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COVID + Travel

Europe’s Ever-Changing Rules Dampen Summer Travel Plans

International arrivals for 2021 are forecast to remain at nearly half of what they were in 2019.

July 27, 2021 04:26 PM

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Kelvin Chan

New Zealand's newly opened borders reveal a variety of stunning landscapes.

Where to Travel Next

6 Reasons to Book a Trip to New Zealand Now

There’s a lot going on, including new sea kayaking adventures, a home for Māori art, and a manuka honey meadery.

August 19, 2022 12:36 PM

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Tim Chester

Air Travel News

Australia Protests Qatar Airport’s Exams of Women Passengers

“This is a grossly, grossly disturbing, offensive, concerning set of events”—Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne

October 27, 2020 03:18 PM

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Rod McGuirk

A bright red trolley in Prague, Czech Republic, with a vintage red car in the background and historic buildings all around

Travel Tips + Etiquette

6 Tips for Travelers Who Want to Move Abroad—and Companies That Will Help You Do It

Expats and digital nomads who have already made the leap offer their advice. Plus, companies that can make the process much smoother.

January 29, 2026 06:58 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

Ocean Cruises

Alaska’s 2021 Cruise Season Looks to Be Back On

New legislation offers significant hope, and cruise lines are already announcing plans to begin sailings in July.

May 21, 2021 04:02 PM

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Fran Golden

The two-story Grand Wintergarden suite on 'Seabourn Venture' with a seating area below and a loft above

Cruise

Are Luxury Cruises Really Worth It?

With price tags that can be in the tens of thousands, luxury cruises aren’t cheap. A look at what’s included and how to pick the right one.

August 30, 2024 05:20 PM

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Fran Golden

Tips + News

U.S. to Keep International Travel Bans in Place Amid Variant Concerns

As the world gradually reopens to Americans, the U.S. will not be reciprocating for now.

July 26, 2021 07:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hiking + Cycling

National Parks We Love Around the World

Ten countries, 10 national parks: Now’s the time to disappear off the grid and lose yourself in the great outdoors.

June 14, 2021 05:07 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Machu Picchu historic site in Peru with clouds and few travelers visible

Packing Tips + Gear

The Only Peru Packing List You’ll Ever Need

Heading to Cusco, Lima, the Amazon, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley? This list has everything you need to pack—and more.

August 29, 2024 10:08 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cities We Love

The Essential Tours to Book While You’re in Dubai

These tours in Dubai—which range from lavish desert feasts to vertiginous helicopter tours—are perfect for first-timers.

December 3, 2021 12:57 PM

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Natasha Amar

Art + Culture

Movies Set in London to Stream Right Now

Until you can spend more time on the Thames, keep calm and carry on with this list of our favorite films about London.

April 24, 2020 08:15 PM

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Staff

Train Travel

Penn Station’s Beautiful New Moynihan Train Hall Is Now Open

New York’s maligned train station just got a major upgrade.

January 4, 2021 05:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Tokyo’s Nature-Inspired Olympic Stadium Is Now Finished

Kengo Kuma designed the $1.43 billion new national stadium with wood sourced from each of Japan’s 47 prefectures.

December 26, 2019 09:40 AM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Railroad tracks from the back of an Adirondack train heading to Montreal, Canada, from New York

Train Travel

Amtrak Just Resumed Service on 3 Scenic North America Train Routes

Just in time for summer, you can now ride the rails to scenic destinations along the East and West Coasts and into Canada.

May 9, 2023 09:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Biden Announces New Requirements for Travel Amid Omicron Concerns

The president has issued updated guidelines regarding COVID testing and masking for travel.

December 2, 2021 06:49 PM

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Michelle Baran

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