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Left: Aqva aerial view; right: sailing to Burano

A New Floating Hotel in Venice Brings Guests to Lesser-Explored Areas of the Famed Italian City

The new Aqva loft gives guests access to Venice’s quieter waterways, offering the city’s first exclusive floating lodging with full navigation capabilities.

December 5, 2025 03:25 PM

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Jenn Rice

A rendering of the 54-suite Corinthian sailing yacht from Orient Express viewed from above alone on the water

Cruise

A Look at the 5 Biggest Trends in Cruise Sailings This Year

There are big changes and exciting events taking place both on and off the ships.

February 6, 2026 01:44 PM

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Fran Golden

Trains

This Summer Only: You Can Take a Rare Train Ride Through Jasper and Banff National Parks

Rocky Mountaineer’s new route delivers a front-row seat to the Canadian Rockies’ most dramatic landscapes on a limited 2026 schedule.

March 24, 2026 12:21 PM

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Bailey Berg

Taba restaurant faces landmasses that make up the Indonesian archipelago.

Stay Here Next

Looking for an Alternative to Bali? Head to This New Luxury Resort on a Less-Visited Indonesian Island

Dragons. Culture. Overwater bungalows. Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort, is one of Indonesia’s most exciting new island getaways.

October 17, 2024 12:25 PM

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Chris Dong

Photo of Sunset Cliffs in San Diego, California

Air Travel News

Why Travel Is About to Get Much Cheaper

Yet another reason shoulder season is the best season.

August 15, 2022 04:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Venice Gondoliers Say Tourists Weigh Too Much, Cut Capacity on Boats

Add weight shaming to Venice’s list of 2020 problems.

July 23, 2020 05:49 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Destination Spotlight

My Slow Adventure in Ireland’s Under-the-Radar Northwest

A banker-turned-travel-writer’s firsthand account of slowing down to soak up the gorgeous scenery, farm-to-table cuisine, and other pleasures of Derry/Strabane and Leitrim.

Sponsored by The European Travel Commission, written by Julie Falconer

National Park of American Samoa, Tutuila island, American Samoa, South Pacific

National Parks

This Remote U.S. National Park Is Home to Bats, Beaches, and Tropical Rainforests

You may be the only traveler in sight at the National Park of American Samoa.

February 27, 2026 03:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Winter 2022

Make Your Dollars Count When You Travel

Here are three places where your travel dollars will go further to help destinations.

November 12, 2021 10:43 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Fall 2023

The Otherworldly, Overwhelming, Oftentimes Unbelievable Natural Wonders of Oman

Rock climbing. Wadi hiking. Sinkhole swimming. Author Sarah Thankam Mathews seeks out adventure in her childhood home.

December 5, 2023 01:30 PM

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Sarah Thankam Mathews

Epic Trips

I Got Stuck on the World’s Largest Glacier Field During a Whiteout Storm—and You Should Too

Sleeping on a Yukon ice field teaches travelers about Indigenous Gold Rush history, climate change, and getting lost in the fog.

May 12, 2026 01:41 PM

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Danielle Hallock

Waterfront dining at Parisol Beach Club Grill at Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. A large wrap around bar is set up next to dining tables. Natural woods, materials and colors are used in the design of the space.

Food + Drink

How This Resort Is Redefining Dining in the Caribbean

Authentic flavors, locally sourced ingredients, and diverse dining options make Sandals Resorts a top choice for food-loving travelers.

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