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Chile Opens 1,700-Mile Hiking Trail Connecting 17 National Parks

If you’ve already conquered the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails, you’ll want to add Chile’s brand-new Route of Parks to your list.

October 2, 2018 07:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Vanguard

6 Travel Experts Predict the Next Big Trends

Members of our 2018 Travel Vanguard share their visions for the future of travel.

October 2, 2018 02:55 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

San Francisco Is Getting a 150-Foot Ferris Wheel and the Views Will Be Spectacular

The temporary installation will be part of a yearlong celebration in honor of Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary.

January 10, 2020 07:09 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

What Travelers Need to Know About the Hong Kong Protests

Here’s why the politically motivated protests are happening and how they could affect your trip.

November 6, 2019 01:47 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Food + Drink

Savor Asia like a Local with these Can’t-Miss Food Tours

Explore Asia’s markets, restaurants, and ingredients in a whole new way—with a food expert.

July 22, 2019 02:41 PM

Restaurants + Cafés

Why the British Virgin Islands Are Better Than Ever

Two years after Hurricane Irma, the BVI are making up for lost time. Here’s where to go now.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands

The Future of Travel

How AI Is Altering Your Travel Experience

Artificial intelligence is already making trip-planning easier, but what about your hotel stay, or transportation?

September 25, 2018 06:59 PM

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Erin Biba

River Cruises

Viking Adds Ship on Nile as Egypt Continues to Bounce Back

In yet another sign that Egypt is experiencing a robust renaissance, Viking has said it plans to launch a second vessel on the Nile River.

May 3, 2019 01:05 AM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

Snack Attack in Lisbon: A 48-Hour Food Tour Through This Burgeoning Culinary Capital

Our writer tastes her way through the Lisbon culinary scene on a foodie-focused city tour with two local food experts.

June 26, 2019 04:59 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Cities We Love

Fly Nonstop to Belfast, the Dynamic Capital of Northern Ireland

With cutting-edge modern restaurants, Titanic sightseeing, and an engaging cultural scene, Belfast ranks among Europe’s most appealing destinations.

Sponsored by Norwegian Air

Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737-9 Max plane parked at a gate

Air Travel News

Is My Airplane Safe? What to Know As Boeing 737-9 Max Cleared to Return to Service

Flights on the Max 9 are scheduled to start back up this weekend. Will passengers also return, or will they steer clear of the troubled jet?

January 26, 2024 07:25 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Cities We Love

4 Reasons to Go to Los Angeles This Fall

The best of what’s happening this season in L.A.

October 5, 2018 05:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

Barbados Bids Farewell to British Monarchy as It Becomes a Republic

It’s an event that the Caribbean hasn’t experienced since the 1970s, when Guyana, Dominica, and Trinidad and Tobago became republics.

December 1, 2021 12:26 PM

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Dánica Coto

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

Family Travel

The Best Things to See and Do in Dubai With Kids

Whether you’re on a short layover or a full-on vacation, the city is brimming with child-friendly offerings.

June 20, 2024 01:31 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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