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Tokyo Closes Cherry Blossom Parks to Slow Spread of Coronavirus

Although many flower festivals have been canceled due to COVID-19, people still flocked to see the blooms last weekend, despite official requests that everyone stay home.

March 27, 2020 03:55 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Photo caption: Rosewood Mayakoba supports K’iin Beh, a nonprofit school in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Hotels

The Future of Luxury Hospitality Is Social Impact, According to Rosewood Hotel Group

The luxury hotel brand announced its sustainability strategy, built around people and the planet.

June 15, 2023 09:15 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Winter Sports

Where to Find the Best Après-Ski in the U.S.

There’s a memorable evening scene for every kind of traveler.

November 20, 2023 11:50 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

National Parks

A First-Timer’s Guide to Banff National Park

Banff National Park is full of rugged mountain peaks, emerald lakes, and vast glaciers. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your time there.

May 13, 2024 06:49 PM

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Juliette Recompsat

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Loyalty + Rewards

Earn up to 200K Points With These Record-Breaking Marriott AmEx Credit Card Offers

These enticing, two-part welcome bonuses are available until August 9, 2023.

June 12, 2023 07:00 PM

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Paul Rubio

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The Best Cruise Lines in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards

Our readers celebrate the cruise lines that held their loyalty through the ups and downs of a pandemic-strained year.

December 2, 2020 02:18 PM

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Staff

Boats on the sandbar in the Florida Keys

4 Days In

4 Days in the Florida Keys: Shipwreck Dives, Teeny-Tiny Deer, and Legendary Key Lime Pie

Water, water everywhere—and all that goes with it in the stunning Florida Keys

November 5, 2025 07:23 AM

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Terry Ward

Hotels

Four Seasons Hawaii Now Offers Private Flights to Its Island Resorts

Skip the crowds and concerns of flying commercial and take a private jet to the luxurious island properties instead.

February 3, 2021 07:59 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

No 2021 Mardi Gras Parades in New Orleans, City Says

Instead, officials are seeking ideas for COVID-friendly ways to celebrate the holiday.

November 19, 2020 04:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

National Parks

This Captivating Desert Landscape Just Became the Newest U.S. National Park

White Sands in New Mexico, formerly a national monument, has joined the National Park System.

December 27, 2019 01:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

View of south rim of grand canyon with snow in foreground and on top of rocks

National Parks

Find a Winter Wonderland in These 6 Stunning National Parks

Pile on your warmest gear and enjoy these beautiful national parks with fewer crowds, dramatic landscapes, and snowy outdoor activities.

November 27, 2024 07:36 AM

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Melanie Haiken

Aerial view of Messina Sicily showing the harbor, the town and mountains in the distance

Train Travel

The World’s Longest Bridge Will Soon Connect Sicily to Mainland Italy (and Some People Aren’t Happy About It)

If built, the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world would connect mainland Italy with Sicily. But it comes with risks—and controversy.

October 10, 2025 03:34 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Person on a suspension bridge between rock cliffs

Hiking + Cycling

Via Ferratas Are Having a Moment—Here’s Where You Can Tackle These Alpine-Style Climbing Routes Across the USA

Via ferratas require no climbing experience and allow users to enjoy the same cliffs as seasoned mountaineers.

September 30, 2025 03:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

7 Ways Northern Arizona is an Epic Getaway for Natural History Fans

On a road trip around the Grand Canyon State’s outdoor heritage sites, it’s all about the scenic, illuminating journey.

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