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A Street Art Tour in the “City of Murals” Honors African American Heroes

For just two days during Black History Month, a special Mural Arts Philadelphia trolley tour will follow a trail focused solely on civil rights–oriented street art in the city.

January 20, 2020 08:27 AM

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Sarah Buder

Where to Travel Next

Heading to Jordan? Skip the Bubble Tent and Stay Here Instead.

A Bedouin camp is a great option if you’re looking for a true desert experience.

October 3, 2022 01:01 PM

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Yulia Denisyuk

Art + Culture

How a Spanish Festival Changed This Traveler’s Perspective

A chance encounter in Barcelona leads one woman to understand travel in a new way.

Sponsored by the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Books

A Library Devoted to Japanese Novelist Murakami Is Opening in Tokyo

Visitors enter the new library through a tunnel-like passageway, designed as an homage to Murakami’s protagonists who often travel between the real and the surreal.

September 22, 2021 01:18 PM

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Mari Yamaguchi

Ocean Cruises

Experience the Majesty of Alaska on This Epic Sailing Expedition

Seabourn Sojourn serves up Alaska adventures with luxurious on-board amenities.

Sponsored by Seabourn

History + Culture

Chinese Street Opera Stages a Comeback in Singapore

While the rest of Singapore tries to get on with life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a small corner of the country celebrates the return of a cherished tradition.

July 16, 2021 02:32 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

The rituals deck at Palmaia, the House of Aia

Health + Wellness

A Skeptical Traveler Finds Inner Peace—and a Great Vegan Croissant—at a Mexican Wellness Retreat

Hidden on a 14-acre property in the beach-fronted jungles of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Palmaia encourages guests to look inward and connect with the region’s otherworldly beauty.

January 9, 2023 08:58 PM

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Mae Hamilton

AFAR Advisor

Ensemble Announces Big Sustainability Partnership

The 2019 conference theme was Travel with Purpose.

November 14, 2019 09:09 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

Tourists in Sardinia Fined up to $3,600 for Beach Souvenirs

A 2017 regional law made it illegal to remove sand, seashells, and beach rocks from the Italian island.

June 7, 2021 03:36 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

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

Travel for Good

How Aboriginal Tourism Is Changing Travel in Australia

A new initiative Down Under is increasing the visibility of indigenous travel experiences.

February 12, 2020 08:20 AM

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Katie Lockhart

Museums + Galleries

Austria’s New James Bond Museum Is a Spectacular Secret Lair High in the Alps

Located 10,000 feet above sea level, this one-of-a-kind James Bond experience will take people inside the world of 007.

June 14, 2018 04:41 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Infinity Suite at the Langham Chicago features a neutral palette and views of Chicago's skyline.

Hotels

6 Ways to Get a Better Hotel Deal

Looking for a deal on a hotel? Try these pro tips.

November 27, 2023 01:28 PM

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Chris Dong

In the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, travelers can witness dramatic wildlife river crossings.

Hotels

Your Next Safari Lodge Could Be a Marriott—We Took a Closer Look

In early 2023, the world’s largest hotel chain will open its first safari lodge under the luxury JW Marriott brand in Kenya’s renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.

October 26, 2022 09:00 AM

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Sarika Bansal

History + Culture

9 Cool UNESCO Experiences That Aren’t Places

Sometimes treasured World Heritage sites aren’t sites at all.

June 15, 2020 02:19 PM

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Sara Button

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