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7 Ways to Uncover History in Nuremberg

From the Middle Ages to WWII, the past is never far away in Bavaria’s second-largest city.

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Art + Culture

Airbnb Is Bringing Broadway Back via Online Experiences

Tituss Burgess, Ann Reinking, and other Broadway stars are hosting Airbnb Online Experiences over the next month.

August 19, 2020 06:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Several U.S. Airlines Ban Emotional-Support Animals

Only trained service dogs will get to fly for free under new rules set by four major domestic carriers.

January 8, 2021 01:29 PM

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David Koenig

Epic Trips

Stargazing Without the Crowds on the Grand Canyon Floor

A strenuous trek to Phantom Ranch—the only lodging on the base of the Grand Canyon—shows a different, less-crowded side of this world wonder. But you’ll have to work for it.

March 13, 2024 05:06 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

The minibar at Borgo Santandrea on Italy's Amalfi Coast features a robin’s egg blue feathered backdrop and ribbed wooden cabinetry.

Hotels

Hotel Minibars Have Vastly Improved—These Are the Best of the Best

The top minibars around the world are sustainable, locally sourced, and customized.

October 7, 2023 09:34 AM

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Nora Zelevansky

Wooden cabin exterior surrounded by trees

Hotels We Love

The Best Hotels for a Nature Escape From NYC—No Airport Required

From the Hudson Valley to the Catskills, Berkshires, and Finger Lakes, these hotels immerse you in forests, lakes, and mountain landscapes—all within a few hours’ drive of New York City.

April 15, 2026 03:16 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

COVID + Travel

CDC: The Vaccinated Should Now Wear Masks Indoors in Parts of U.S.

The recommendation applies to areas where COVID-19 is surging.

July 27, 2021 08:27 PM

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Mike Stobbe

COVID + Travel

Europe’s Ever-Changing Rules Dampen Summer Travel Plans

International arrivals for 2021 are forecast to remain at nearly half of what they were in 2019.

July 27, 2021 04:26 PM

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Kelvin Chan

New Zealand's newly opened borders reveal a variety of stunning landscapes.

Where to Travel Next

6 Reasons to Book a Trip to New Zealand Now

There’s a lot going on, including new sea kayaking adventures, a home for Māori art, and a manuka honey meadery.

August 19, 2022 12:36 PM

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Tim Chester

Air Travel News

Australia Protests Qatar Airport’s Exams of Women Passengers

“This is a grossly, grossly disturbing, offensive, concerning set of events”—Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne

October 27, 2020 03:18 PM

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Rod McGuirk

A person in a winter coat and boots standing in the snow beneath the northern lights, with two domes in the background

Hotels We Love

The 19 Best Hotels in the World for Stargazing

Sleep under the world’s darkest, clearest skies across six continents at one of these 19 dark sky zone hotels.

March 12, 2026 01:57 PM

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Megan Eaves

Hiking + Cycling

National Parks We Love Around the World

Ten countries, 10 national parks: Now’s the time to disappear off the grid and lose yourself in the great outdoors.

June 14, 2021 05:07 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Ocean Cruises

Alaska’s 2021 Cruise Season Looks to Be Back On

New legislation offers significant hope, and cruise lines are already announcing plans to begin sailings in July.

May 21, 2021 04:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Tips + News

U.S. to Keep International Travel Bans in Place Amid Variant Concerns

As the world gradually reopens to Americans, the U.S. will not be reciprocating for now.

July 26, 2021 07:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

The Essential Tours to Book While You’re in Dubai

These tours in Dubai—which range from lavish desert feasts to vertiginous helicopter tours—are perfect for first-timers.

December 3, 2021 12:57 PM

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Natasha Amar

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