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Air Travel News

Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike Ends, But Service Disruptions Expected to Persist—What to Know

A days-long standoff has finally come to an end, but it will take some time before operations fully return to normal.

August 19, 2025 03:52 PM

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Charmaine Noronha

Aerial view of Canada's Pacific Rim National Park Reserve with a dense forest lining a sandy beach and waves cresing in the water

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River Cruises

7 Rhine River Cruises for Every Type of Traveler

Whether you love the idea of sailing past dozens of castles and forts or are eager to explore one of Europe’s more underrated wine regions, there’s a Rhine River cruise for you.

August 19, 2022 03:03 PM

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Elissa Garay

COVID + Travel

Zimbabwe Floods Victoria Falls With Vaccines to Help Tourism

Thanks to a high vaccination rate, Victoria Falls mostly has been spared the current wave of COVID-19 that has swept across the rest of Zimbabwe and southern Africa.

August 10, 2021 01:22 PM

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Farai Mutsaka

Tips + News

What You Need to Know About the New “Safe Travels” Stamp

The World Travel and Tourism Council’s seal of approval helps identify destinations and businesses that have adopted a new set of global safety and hygiene protocols.

June 24, 2020 04:58 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Rock formations at a beach, with turquoise and dark blue water in the foreground

Islands

10 Tropical Island Getaways Worldwide for People Who Are Tired of Being Cold

Ditch your parka for sunscreen and a beach read and warm up on one of these sunny islands.

December 22, 2025 12:16 PM

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Paul Rubio

In the Magazine

Sri Lanka Has Come Into Its Own as a Nature Lover’s Paradise

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry found a creative way to adapt to the pandemic: It embraced the outdoors.

December 1, 2021 02:30 PM

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Zinara Rathnayake

The Future of Travel

Virgin Galactic Is Giving Away 2 Seats on a Flight to Space

Don’t have $250,000? You still have a chance to go to space with Sir Richard Branson’s space tourism company.

July 12, 2021 05:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

What Are Small Ways to Be More Respectful When We Travel?

Travel is transformative, but we also have a duty to leave places we visit better than we find them—and with a better understanding of the destination and the people who call it home.

June 21, 2022 01:12 PM

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Victoria M. Walker

4 Days In

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Copenhagen

Cycle to the harbor, pick up Scandi-chic clothing, and indulge in plenty of pastries.

August 7, 2024 05:27 PM

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Lisa Abend

Left: Gwangjang Market;right: Changdeokgung, royal palace in Seoul, Secret garden

Family Travel

Ancient Palaces, a Cat Café, and KPop Demon Hunters—the Perfect Family Travel Itinerary for South Korea

My kids wanted to go to Japan. We took them to South Korea instead—and our timing was “Golden.” Here’s our parent- and kid-approved itinerary for exploring Seoul and Jeju Island.

February 3, 2026 11:13 AM

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Michelle Baran

Trains

A New High-Speed Train Will Connect These 2 Iconic Italy Destinations Directly

Starting in 2024, travelers will be able to take a single train (versus a cumbersome connection) to travel from the capital to this famed archaeological site.

June 16, 2023 03:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Safari

The Best International Trips for Wildlife Lovers

A curated list of ethical (and magical) experiences viewing wild animals around the world.

May 23, 2022 02:41 PM

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Bailey Berg

Roseate spoonbills at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Where to Travel Next

Why Fort Myers Is an Epic Getaway for Outdoor Adventure

From island hopping and paddling to birdwatching and golfing, Southwest Florida is paradise for nature enthusiasts.

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