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Venice Cancels Carnival as Italy Faces Europe’s Largest Coronavirus Outbreak

Italy tries to contain the virus through Lombardy and Veneto as neighbors fear its spread.

February 24, 2020 11:23 AM

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Paolo Santalucia

Road Trips

Driving the South—and Remembering the Legacy of “The Green Book”

One writer on the importance of the historical travel guide and feeling freedom behind the wheel.

October 26, 2021 01:42 PM

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Nneka M. Okona

Food + Drink

9 Coffee Subscriptions and Boxes for Beans From Around the World

Treat yourself to one of these monthly or weekly craft coffee subscriptions. Bonus: They also make great gifts for loved ones in need of a pick-me-up.

June 4, 2020 05:08 PM

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Sarah Buder

The Influencer: Christopher Kostow, Chef

Where to go in California, according to the executive chef of The Restaurant at Meadowood.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

UNESCO World Heritage

How a Dancer Used Her DNA Test to See the World

In season three of her Emmy Award–winning TV show “Bare Feet,” host and producer Mickela Mallozzi explores her roots—with a twist.

December 18, 2019 12:39 PM

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Mickela Mallozzi

Cities We Love

10 Years After Studying in Prague, One Writer Returns

More than a decade after she first called the city home, one writer finds Prague—and herself—changed.

June 30, 2022 02:35 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Islands

For the Love of Rum and Sand: A Return to Turks and Caicos

After a two-year hiatus, a writer makes her way back to the serene Caribbean for sun, sand, and of course, rum.

March 21, 2022 11:43 AM

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Kristin Braswell

A river lined with trees in the foreground with Yosemite National Park's Half Dome mountain in the background

The popular park’s reservation system had been in limbo, but the National Park Service has unveiled details for the 2025 season, and all bookings will open on May 6—so mark your calendars.

May 1, 2025 11:46 AM

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Michelle Baran

Left: Aqva aerial view; right: sailing to Burano

Hotel News + Openings

A New Floating Hotel in Venice Brings Guests to Lesser-Explored Areas of the Famed Italian City

The new Aqva loft gives guests access to Venice’s quieter waterways, offering the city’s first exclusive floating lodging with full navigation capabilities.

December 5, 2025 03:25 PM

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Jenn Rice

Hotels

4 Hotels That Are Redefining Caribbean Luxury

These new and revamped resorts from The St. Regis and The Ritz-Carlton bring sophisticated design and refined dining to travelers seeking unparalleled elegant havens by the shore.

Sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton and The St. Regis Hotels

Tips + News

Turkey Converts Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia Museum Back Into a Mosque

The 6th-century cathedral became a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453, but has been a museum since 1934, drawing 3.7 million tourists last year.

July 10, 2020 04:34 PM

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Suzan Fraser

AFAR Advisor

How Travel Advisors Help You Travel Deeper

How do you strengthen empathy on a trip? Try a travel advisor.

February 20, 2020 06:43 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Water Sports

The Best Costa Rica Surf Camps for Every Type of Surfer

Warm water, year-round waves, and Costa Rica’s relaxed “pura vida” spirit have made this Central American country one of the most popular surf destinations in the world.

August 9, 2023 01:58 PM

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Deb Hopewell

Hawai‘i

Overview

May 26, 2021 03:24 PM

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Andrea Rip

Tips + News

Beirut Images Show Shattered, Dust-Covered City in Aftermath of Blast

An explosion that rocked Lebanon’s capital on Tuesday was the most destructive in the country’s history.

August 5, 2020 06:13 PM

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Bassem Mroue

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