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Iceland Is Now Welcoming More International Travelers

The island nation opens its borders to more visitors from outside the EU/Schengen area—but not U.S. travelers.

July 16, 2020 02:59 PM

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Sara Button

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Astrotourism

7 U.S. Parks With Great Views of Totality for the April Solar Eclipse

Experience April’s solar eclipse without the city crowds.

February 6, 2024 02:28 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Hotels

What It’s Like to Travel Across Europe as an American Right Now

My U.K. residence card, not passport, is the ticket to travel—and the COVID situation across the continent is so different from what I hear back home.

August 27, 2020 04:16 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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Hiking + Cycling

7 Breathtaking Hikes in Europe That Are Worth the Journey

Mountains, valleys, pilgrimages, and wilderness—these hikes showcase the best of the continent wherever your walking boots take you.

February 2, 2024 10:03 AM

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Phoebe Smith

Vincy Overwater Villas at the Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines feature white walls and thatched roofs.

Stay Here Next

This New Resort in the Caribbean Is Being Called “Sandals 2.0.” Here’s Why.

St. Vincent’s first all-inclusive resort immerses guests in the destination and signals the future of the Caribbean-owned brand.

September 17, 2024 12:12 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

Food + Drink

Sweetest Wine Country Towns

For this collection of must-visit wine towns across the globe, we’ve found underappreciated spots in well-known regions and in some places that might surprise you.

July 26, 2022 10:42 AM

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Tim Chester

Epic Trips

What Makes a Trip to New Zealand a Trip of a Lifetime

Always wanted to go to New Zealand? Considering a trip there? Here are all the answers to your questions about what to see and do in stunning, fascinating Aotearoa.

Sponsored by Tourism New Zealand

Weekend Getaways

Ojai Is the Weekend Getaway of Choice From L.A.—for Good Reason

Hike at sunrise. Meditate. Fuel up on organic, local food. Pick Pixie tangerines. Repeat.

December 17, 2021 04:25 PM

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Tim Chester

Winter 2022

Make Your Dollars Count When You Travel

Here are three places where your travel dollars will go further to help destinations.

November 12, 2021 10:43 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Off The Tourist Trail

How To Enjoy Costa Rica’s Beaches and Wildlife Without the Crowds

In this Central American paradise, you can see tapirs and sloths, surf the Caribbean or Pacific, and dance to calypso music—all without joining the tourist masses.

August 4, 2025 02:58 PM

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Mona Gable

The Future of Travel

How Hospitality Has Changed

These developments are likely to outlast the pandemic.

August 18, 2021 10:28 AM

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Michelle Baran

LGBTQ Travel

Tips for LGBTQ+ Travel in Africa

Why Namibia and Botswana should be on your radar, and what LGBTQ+ travelers can experience while traveling in Africa.

June 25, 2021 02:07 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Longreads

Who Gets to Decide What Names Go on Digital Maps?

Recent headlines have drawn attention to naming conventions and mapping technology. But maps have always been political, experts say.

June 25, 2025 10:01 AM

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Sonya Bennett-Brandt

Trains

A New, High-Speed European Train Station by Zaha Hadid Architects Will Double as a Pedestrian Bridge

Located in the heart of Tallinn, Estonia, the futuristic transportation hub will also function as an elevated public walkway above the capital city’s streets.

December 10, 2019 07:54 PM

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Sarah Buder

This guest room at the Regent Hong Kong features views of Victoria Harbour.

Stay Here Next

This Reimagined Icon Is One of Hong Kong’s Most Exciting New Hotels

A beloved Hong Kong classic returns with a sleek new look—here’s a first-person review.

December 19, 2023 10:22 AM

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Chris Schalkx

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