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The hotel quarantine is out for visitors to Hong Kong, but they'll still need to test for COVID several times before and after arrival.

The news comes as Taiwan announced that it, too, could be dropping its quarantine requirement in mid-October.

September 26, 2022 06:13 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Tips + News

Hurricane Lane Is Causing Catastrophic Rain and Flooding in Hawaii

The storm has been downgraded to Category 2 but is still inflicting major damage throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

August 24, 2018 06:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

A Sneak Peak at New Must-Visits in San Miguel

The Mexican town of San Miguel de Allende charms visitors with its colonial atmosphere as well as top restaurants and shopping. Here’s a look at the latest reasons to visit

Sponsored by Live Aqua

Food + Drink

How to Explore Haiti—and Get Your Hands on Its Magical Rum

Haiti’s rich Afro-Caribbean culture, French architecture, and natural beauty make for an unforgettable trip. Here’s where to stay, swim and drink.

May 25, 2018 06:04 PM

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Miranda Smith

History + Culture

Cultural Ambassadors Are Improving Hawaiian Hotels—Here’s How

Native Hawaiian advisors are helping hotels and their guests respect the islands’ heritage. But there’s more to the job than lei-making.

January 28, 2019 02:30 PM

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Kelly Magyarics

Hotels

You Can Spend Thanksgiving in Arizona with the Internet’s Favorite Accidental Friends—Here’s How

Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton, the duo who captured our hearts after they serendipitously met in 2016, are hosting an early Thanksgiving dinner and overnight Airbnb stay in Prescott Valley.

November 2, 2023 11:11 AM

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Michelle Baran

West Virginia

Overview

August 15, 2024 06:24 PM

Art + Architecture

Portrait Found in Gallery’s Walls Verified as Missing Klimt

The discovery of Klimt’s “Portrait of a Lady,” stolen from an Italian gallery in 1997, solves one of the art world’s enduring mysteries.

January 21, 2020 12:53 PM

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Charlene Pele

Festivals + Events

Has a Recession Killed Brazilian Carnival?

As many as 50 towns have canceled this year’s celebration due to tight funds.

February 22, 2017 03:47 PM

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Matt Villano

Weekend Getaways

3 Perfect Florida Weekend Getaways to Take Now

Need a quick trip to bask in the sun? Here are 3 great options across Florida.

Sponsored by Visit Florida

Health + Wellness

In “Exhale,” the Breath Guy Teaches the Art of Calming Down

We’d all like to forget 2020. But in this exclusive book excerpt, we learn how to defend ourselves through the art and science of breathing.

December 16, 2020 01:51 PM

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Richie Bostock

Road Trips

Obscure European Road Laws You May Not Know You’re Breaking

It’s important to note speed limits and follow headlight rules on any road trip, but in the European Union, there are a few other rules to keep in mind.

March 11, 2019 07:26 PM

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Chris Ciolli

AFAR Advisor

Travel Agency Obsession: Essentialist

How this agency uses a network of editors to keep travelers happy.

January 16, 2020 12:27 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Cruise

What Happens to All the Food Waste on a 4,300-Passenger Cruise Ship?

Cruise writer Fran Golden headed into the belly of the recently launched “Sun Princess” to see how cruise ships are changing the way they process uneaten leftovers.

June 24, 2024 01:26 PM

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Fran Golden

Art + Architecture

You Can Sleep in Banksy’s Newest Masterpiece, The Walled Off Hotel

A Room With No View: The dystopian Walled Off Hotel opens in Bethlehem

April 11, 2017 02:44 PM

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Yulia Denisyuk

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