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The Eiffel Tower's lights will now turn off an hour earlier.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Eiffel Tower Lights Will Be Turned Off Early to Conserve Energy

The move is due to an energy crisis in Europe.

September 14, 2022 01:43 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Hotels

The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok: 143 Years of Tsars and Rock Stars

The historic hotel on Bangkok’s riverbank is one of the oldest properties of the brand . . . and now, after an extensive $90 million renovation, one of its newest.

November 21, 2019 07:00 PM

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Jenny Adams

River Cruises

7 Great European River Cruises to Book Right Now

With an overwhelming number of European river cruise adventures to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down to 7 of the region’s most popular and picturesque rivers.

May 24, 2019 04:44 PM

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Elissa Garay

Where to Travel Next

Where to Travel in 2020 According to Your Astrological Sign

Our astrologer Ryan Evans dishes on the very best times and places to adventure this year for your sun sign.

February 17, 2020 04:09 PM

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Ryan Evans

Wadis are akin to adventure playgrounds in Oman, offering opportunities to hike, swim, rock climb, and more.

Outdoor Adventure

How to Plan the Perfect Wadi-Hopping Adventure in Oman

Oman is home to dozens of “wadis,” rocky river gorges with impossibly blue swimming holes. Here’s a guide to visiting them safely.

April 26, 2024 04:20 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Outdoor Adventure

8 Tiny Travel Trailers We’re Drooling Over Right Now

These small, self-contained, and irresistibly adorable trailers will fit perfectly into your camping plans—and your driveway.

May 27, 2020 05:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

LAX Is Considering Plans to Turn This 1960s Building Into Part of an Airport Hotel

Los Angeles International Airport officials are looking into reviving a largely defunct midcentury modern landmark as part of a massive site overhaul.

June 13, 2019 05:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

An elevated thatched pier on the lagoon in Bacalar, Mexico

Where to Go in Winter

Ditch Your Parka. Here’s Where to Travel This Winter for a Warm Weather Escape.

Toasty sunshine is only a plane ticket away.

December 1, 2025 07:33 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Food + Drink

8 Whiskies From Unexpected Places Around the World

Expand your palette with a bottle from India, France, Israel, or Mexico.

June 16, 2021 03:15 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Cities We Love

Tokyo’s Long Lines Lead to Magic (and Life-Changing Ramen)

On an impromptu trip to Tokyo, without a single reservation in hand, food writer Helen Rosner explores the Japanese art of standing in line.

July 30, 2018 07:02 PM

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Helen Rosner

Outdoor Adventure

Why This South Carolina Destination Is Scientifically Good for Your Health

Escape to the lush landscape of Palmetto Bluff and let its natural surroundings enrich your mind and body.

As much of the country braces for severe storm systems and an arctic freeze, experts weigh in on how to handle flight (re)bookings, delays, and cancellations.

December 21, 2022 04:14 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

Meandering through Maritime Canada by Rail

Encounter gorgeous views and friendly locals on a train ride across Eastern Canada.

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Air Travel News

American Airlines to Cut Service to These U.S. Cities—Will There Be More?

In March, the airlines agreed to retain some degree of service to every domestic airport that had commercial service prior to the pandemic. That agreement expires at the end of September.

September 16, 2020 04:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

As NYC Reopens, This Is What Summer in the City Looks Like in 2020

New York is experiencing a summer unlike any other in order to control the coronavirus outbreak.

July 20, 2020 02:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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