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The Best Meals at Sea: A Food Lover’s Guide to Cruising

Forget midnight buffets and happy hour on the Lido Deck. Cruise lines now offer passengers the chance to enjoy gourmet meals from some of the world’s best chefs.

January 15, 2020 07:14 PM

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Eric Rosen

COVID + Travel

Hawai‘i to Drop All Domestic COVID Travel Restrictions

Starting on March 26, travelers will no longer need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result—the Hawai‘i Safe Travels program will be a thing of the past.

March 2, 2022 08:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

The springs found in Saratoga Springs have proclaimed benefits for those who want to both soak in its waters and drink it.

Health + Wellness

Resting and Recharging in Saratoga Springs, New York

It’s earned the nickname “the Spa City” thanks to its mineral waters.

August 16, 2022 05:53 PM

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Lauren Breedlove

People swimming in blue water surrounded by limestone

Where to Travel Next

What to Know About Cenotes and Where to Find Them

The history—and controversy—surrounding one of Mexico’s most popular landforms.

July 31, 2023 09:07 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

A commercial plane surrounded by northern lights

Natural Wonders

How to See the Northern Lights When You Fly

Being above the clouds and away from light pollution could make it easier to see one of nature’s most incredible phenomena.

February 1, 2023 02:13 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Did a Road Trip Overseas. Here’s What I Wish I Knew Beforehand.

A handful of essential tips helps make the unpredictable a little less, well, unpredictable.

October 3, 2024 07:00 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Epic Trips

Why Dominica’s Eco-Luxury Hotels are the Escape You Need Now

Sumptuous resorts surrounded by nature make Dominica an idyllic getaway.

Sponsored by Discover Dominica Authority

Natural Wonders

Crowds Flock to Iceland Volcano as Lava Spills

Some are roasting marshmallows on the lava; others are trying to get close to a moment 800 years in the making.

March 25, 2021 11:17 AM

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Associated Press (AP)

Epic Trips

This Overnight Train Will Show You a View of Peru Few Get to See

See Lake Titicaca at dawn—without the crowds—aboard the Andean Explorer, a Belmond Train.

October 1, 2024 12:22 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate in Charlottesville, Virginia

A University of Virginia alum revisits Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello to find much has changed.

January 30, 2023 05:09 PM

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Taryn White

Tips + News

The British Virgin Islands Are Back and Ready for Your Visit

In the aftermath of the devastating 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, the British Virgin Islands are working hard to regain their status as a premier travel destination.

June 7, 2018 05:11 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Aerial Drone Photo of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Downtown Cleveland

Art + Culture

8 Great Museums in North America for Music Fans

There’s a music museum for you, whether you’re in Asheville, Cleveland, or South Dakota.

February 9, 2024 11:55 AM

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Andrew Parks

Hotels

Hilton’s New Hotel Brand Gives the Hostel an Upgrade

The urban lifestyle Motto by Hilton hotels will feature flexible room configurations, community-oriented common spaces, and app-controlled amenities.

October 23, 2018 06:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Lufthansa to Offer Preflight COVID-19 Tests on U.S. Routes

The German airline said it plans to implement the new testing procedure in October.

September 24, 2020 01:39 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Epic Trips

Antarctica for Polar Explorers Who Might Not Be So Tough After All

An unlikely adventurer asks: Do you have to struggle to truly understand Antarctica?

October 7, 2019 04:22 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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