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Vanguard 2017: Jonathan Tisch, CEO of Loews Hotels

The successful hotelier finds multiple ways to support local communities and the people who work in the travel industry.

September 26, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Essential Souvenirs to Bring Home From Tokyo

Cities We Love

The 11 Best Places to Shop for Souvenirs in Tokyo

Looking for the best things to buy in Tokyo? From chopsticks to cosmetics, we’ve got you covered.

February 7, 2024 02:50 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Restaurants + Cafés

Vodka! Borscht! Toasts! Inside the World of Russian-Style Restaurants

In cities around the globe, another dimension of dining experiences awaits.

February 10, 2020 01:21 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

The New American Perimeter Trail Will Be the Longest Hiking Route in the U.S.

Hiking + Cycling

An Expert Hiker’s Guide to the 3 Most Legendary Trails in the U.S.

A record-breaking hiker offers insider tips on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail.

April 16, 2024 05:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Can You Deduct Your Vacation From Your Taxes? Experts Weigh In

Know what’s deductible and what’s not when it comes to submitting travel expenses on your taxes.

January 31, 2024 11:17 AM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Severe Thunderstorm at Tobacco Bay Beach in St. George's Bermuda

Sponsored by visit Sweden

Tips + News

Airbnb Caps Occupancy at Rentals, Announces “Global Party Ban”

The vacation rental company said it could take legal action against violators.

October 2, 2020 11:02 AM

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Michelle Baran

Beaches

10 Beautiful Beaches in the British Virgin Islands to Visit on Your Next Trip

Whether you’re looking to sunbathe, snorkel, or sip a tropical cocktail or two, the BVI has the perfect beach for you.

September 14, 2023 08:05 AM

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Terry Ward

COVID + Travel

Europe to Open to Fully Vaccinated Travelers

European Union leaders have agreed to allow fully vaccinated travelers to enter the 27-nation bloc—a move that will end the more than year-long, pandemic-era travel ban.

May 19, 2021 01:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Paris, France - 02 April 2025: Vosges square (Place des Vosges) in Paris

4 Days In

4 Days in Paris: Take 3-Hour Lunches, Stroll in a Movie Setting, and Skip the Louvre

Locals share how best to experience the City of Light over a long weekend.

March 26, 2026 03:29 PM

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Sara Lieberman

From the Editor

On Juneteenth, Travel Brands Are Called to #PullUpforTravel

We listened to the call.

June 19, 2020 03:45 PM

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Staff

Restaurants + Cafés

Italy Is Getting Its First Starbucks and Italians Are Conflicted

The “most beautiful Starbucks in the world” is opening in Milan this week and not everyone is thrilled.

September 6, 2018 06:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

The Best Art Shows in Europe This Spring

From Paris to Madrid, here’s where to see some cutting-edge art.

March 27, 2017 03:32 PM

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Emily Nathan

Tierra Bomba is a 15-minute boat ride from Cartagena, one of the largest cities on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.

Longreads

How Cartagena’s “Forgotten Island” Kick-Started a Recycling Movement

The tourism industry abandoned Colombia’s Tierra Bomba island decades ago. Today, locals and hospitality pioneers are rebuilding from scratch.

May 30, 2023 01:15 PM

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Alexandra Marvar

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