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Rome to Build a Barrier Around Trevi Fountain

Seven months after announcing a slew of rules targeted at regulating tourists’ bad behavior, Roman officials are taking things one step further at the landmark fountain.

February 3, 2020 07:31 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Architecture

In New York City, 52 Old Doors From the Chelsea Hotel—and Their Ghosts—Go to Auction

The sale featured architectural relics with connections to a dizzying array of artists, authors, actors, and musicians.

April 13, 2018 07:27 PM

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Matthew Phenix

The lobby lounge of the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo

Stay Here Next

The Most Exciting New Luxury Hotel in Tokyo Has Opened Its Doors

The showstopping new Bulgari Hotel above Tokyo Station is the latest member of the city’s pantheon of high-rise luxury hotels.

June 5, 2023 09:08 AM

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Adam H. Graham

COVID + Travel

United, Delta, Disney World, and Amtrak Require COVID Vaccines for Employees as Mandates Gain Traction

A growing wave of travel companies is making a stronger push for vaccinations.

August 25, 2021 04:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Destination Spotlight

Attractions You Can Only Find in Asheville

From a hemp farm with goat yoga to a wedding chapel with vintage clothing for sale, these businesses make Asheville unlike anywhere else.

April 3, 2021 11:46 AM

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Joanne O’Sullivan

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Some of the World’s Most Unusual Wines Are Available in D.C.

At Maydan restaurant, wine director Maria Bastasch is working to bring the little-known wines of Lebanon, Turkey, Africa, and more to a wider audience.

September 18, 2019 11:37 AM

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Natalie Beauregard

Outdoor Adventure

From Whales to Trails, Head to Santa Barbara for Outdoor Adventure

Here’s where outdoorsy travelers should explore in Santa Barbara, beyond the beach.

Sponsored by Visit Santa Barbara

Loyalty + Rewards

Hidden Boarding Pass Perks You Probably Never Knew Existed

You can score free ski tickets, free wine tastings, discounted museum tickets, and more. Who knew?

October 25, 2018 06:01 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Cities We Love

The Ultimate Palm Springs Travel Guide

Less than two hours from Los Angeles, Palm Springs has long been the city’s popular desert getaway, welcoming both Hollywood stars and less famous visitors.

January 31, 2019 07:00 PM

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Staff

Road Trips

An Outdoor Lover’s Road Trip on the Oregon Coast

From crabbing to kayaking, Oregon’s stretch of 101 has nature, scenic beauty, and adventure in spades.

May 8, 2024 01:21 PM

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Ami Kealoha

Disney

What’s the Difference Between Disneyland and Walt Disney World?

We won’t go so far as to say the two theme park resorts are like night and day, but there are some key points of variation that you should consider before booking a trip.

August 28, 2019 11:10 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Abstract aerial view of blue-green water in shifting red deposition of sediment gradually moving through alluvial plains of Francois Peron National Park and surround area in Western Australia.

Outdoor Adventure

This Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site Is Reversing the Damage of European Settlement

Indigenous-owned tours in Western Australia’s Shark Bay offer travelers the chance to see conservation firsthand.

January 16, 2025 11:56 AM

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Keith Drew

In northwest Kyoto, Shunkoin offers everything from Zen meditiation classes to Wi-Fi.

Solo Travel

For Travelers Seeking Solitude, Spend The Night in One of These Japanese Temples

Peaceful accommodations for spiritual wanderers.

May 23, 2018 07:58 PM

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Lara Dalinsky

Holiday Travel

Why Copenhagen Is Even More Magical in the Winter

The Danish capital becomes a sparkling wonderland, complete with festive markets, roasted almonds, mulled wine, and more.

November 19, 2018 08:09 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Epic Trips

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Is a Real-Life Time Machine

An elegant journey on Europe’s most iconic train takes a traveler into the past. But not the one she imagined.

October 7, 2019 04:20 PM

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Sara Button

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