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Richard Branson’s New Virgin Voyages Cruise Line Is Now Taking Bookings

Drag queen brunch, a tattoo parlor, stylish eateries, and a catamaran net at the back of the ship? You have our attention, Sir Branson.

February 14, 2019 02:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hiking + Cycling

Google Maps Just Got So Much Better for Cyclists

In addition to adding hundreds of thousands of new bike lanes, the update incorporates bike-sharing information from cities around the world.

July 20, 2020 11:02 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Travel for Good

50 Countries Promise to Protect 30 Percent of Land and Sea by 2030

The U.S. was absent from the summit—but Biden has also pledged to preserve 30 percent of American lands and waters by 2030.

January 11, 2021 03:42 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Tips + News

Eerie Photos Show Deserted Paris Streets During COVID Curfew

The city lacked its usual nocturnal joie de vivre as lockdown measures began.

October 19, 2020 03:38 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Where to Travel Next

The Best (and Worst) Times to Hit the Road This July 4 Weekend

Between Wednesday, July 3, and Sunday, July 7, more than 41 million Americans plan on taking a road trip. Here’s how to avoid them.

June 27, 2019 05:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

National Parks

Yellowstone Closed Due to Severe Floods That Have “Dramatically Changed” Its Landscapes

The nation’s oldest national park has been forced to close due to unprecedented flooding. When it reopens, the park’s terrain might be permanently altered.

June 15, 2022 03:28 PM

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Matthew Brown

National Parks

Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Yosemite

With snow blanketing the valley and tour buses a distant memory, winter brings a special calm to California’s famous national park.

February 17, 2022 12:16 PM

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Tim Chester

The Sagrada Família church rising up behind some trees in Barcelona with cranes and construction scaffolding on the church

The iconic Barcelona church is set to be completed during the 100-year anniversary of the death of its esteemed architect, Antoni Gaudí.

June 13, 2024 05:59 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Family Travel

Reinventing the Classic Hawai‘i Family Vacation for a New Generation

As Hawai‘i drops all of its pandemic-era travel restrictions, this is a chance for families to return to the islands with a stronger appreciation of nature and of Native Hawaiian culture.

March 30, 2022 02:39 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

This City Might Be Europe’s Next Foodie Haven

Galway, long known for a thriving arts community, has turned its creative energies to food. Today, this small Irish city on Europe’s western edges is emerging as a hot spot of gastronomy.

November 19, 2018 07:37 PM

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Gerry O’Shea

Longreads

The Surprising Wellness Hack I Learned in the World’s Happiest Country

One of the secrets to Finnish happiness? Getting used to the discomfort—and subsequent joy—of cold plunging.

March 20, 2025 11:19 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Air Travel News

Singapore Airlines Unveils a Posh New First-Class Suite

The airline that put a double bed in first class a decade ago steps up its suite game—and the result is impressive.

November 10, 2017 04:24 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Style + Design

Fjällräven Just Launched Its First Line of Upcycled Gear

The Swedish brand is putting leftover fabric to good use with its new “Samlaren” capsule collection.

March 4, 2021 03:41 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

Galápagos by Land: You’ve Never Seen the Islands This Way

As Ecuador reopens to international visitors, we recall a trip earlier in 2020 that feels like a lifetime ago.

October 1, 2020 05:14 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Hotels

Ace Hotels Offers Rooms for $150 per Night This Summer

The oh-so-cool hotel brand is having a summer sale from now through May 31, for stays June 1 through September 10.

May 16, 2023 12:57 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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