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Water Sports

Latest Thrilling Trend? Night Diving With Glowing Creatures and Feeding Sharks

“You never know what will emerge from the darkness.”

July 22, 2025 04:10 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Small Ship Cruises

Exploring Indonesia’s Remote Islands on a 12-Person Luxury Sailing Yacht

Get off the beaten path and far from the summer travel crowds on “Vela,” a UNESCO-protected style of passenger vessel known as a phinisi.

June 13, 2023 08:23 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Epic Trips

In Fiji, Preserving an Underwater Paradise—One Tree at a Time

It all starts with a mangrove sapling at Nanuku Resort on Viti Levu.

March 29, 2023 05:40 PM

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Tim Chester

Where to Travel Next

Why Small is Beautiful in French Polynesia

Sail with Paul Gauguin Cruises aboard their intimate ship for a once-in-a-lifetime trip filled with culture and adventure in the Islands of Tahiti.

This is the current situation in Florida for residents and visitors after back-to-back hurricanes—including which areas are still in recovery and which are open for travelers.

October 17, 2024 06:53 PM

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Terry Ward

Islands

The Best Smaller Islands to Visit in the BVIs

These remote British Virgin Islands are ripe for discovery, including a protected national park and a former pirate hideout.

June 3, 2021 10:45 AM

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Staff

Puglia, Italy is one of four new just-announced routes that United Airlines will be serving from the U.S.

Air Travel News

United Just Announced 4 New Routes to Some of Our Favorite (and Lesser-Traveled) European Cities

The Chicago-based carrier will become the first U.S. airline to offer service or nonstop routes to these four cities in Europe.

October 9, 2025 03:02 PM

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Chris Dong

Ski expertise isn't needed to appreciate Japan in the snow.

Where to Go in Winter

6 Cold-Weather Travel Destinations You Should Visit During the Winter

Snowbirds, allow me a minute to change your mind?

October 5, 2022 11:52 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

A home is submerged in floodwaters caused by Hurricane Fiona in Cayey, Puerto Rico, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. According to authorities three people were inside the home and were reported to have been rescued. (AP Photo/Stephanie Rojas)

Damages due to flooding in Puerto Rico are already being described as catastrophic, as rain continues to fall.

September 19, 2022 02:27 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Sustainable Travel

How to Plan Travel in a Climate-Changing World

Hurricanes, wildfires, extreme heat, flooding—travel in a climate-changing world can be overwhelming. Here are some tips for how to reduce the risks.

April 19, 2024 09:32 AM

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Michelle Baran

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

A series of yellow, overwater cabins in Bocas Del Toro, Panam

Ocean Cruises

From Canada to the Caribbean, These Are the Best Cruises That Sail Out of Florida

More cruises depart from Florida than from anywhere else in the world. These are our top picks.

April 9, 2025 06:55 AM

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Fran Golden

Viking Star vessel with New York City skyline in the background

Cruise News

Do You Need to Be Vaccinated to Cruise? It Depends on the Ship and Destination

While most cruise lines have scrapped COVID vaccine and testing requirements, some companies and international cruise ports still have vaccination and testing rules in place.

April 19, 2023 07:10 PM

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Fran Golden

Cruise News

Hurtigruten Launches Buy 1, Get 1 Free Sale on Galápagos Cruises

The promotion also includes fares that are 50 percent off for solo travelers.

February 1, 2023 04:41 PM

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Bailey Berg

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