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Tips + News

Bali Won’t Open to International Travelers Until 2021

The reopening has been moved back from September.

August 24, 2020 03:45 PM

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Tim Chester

Natural Wonders

You Can Soon Watch the Northern Lights From a Hot Air Balloon

Can you imagine anything more epic yet peaceful than floating 130 feet above an Arctic landscape while watching the aurora borealis?

January 22, 2020 07:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Cities We Love

Why Cruisers and Travelers Should Linger a Day or Two in France’s Second-Largest City

Marseille mixes Mediterranean beach coves and urban street art.

April 17, 2025 04:33 PM

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Sophie Friedman

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

A huge sargassum bloom is back. Experts explain what it is, why it’s gotten so bad, and how it might affect your upcoming getaway.

August 15, 2025 06:41 PM

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Terry Ward

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Kayak Travel Planning Tool Is a Well-Kept Secret Every Traveler Should Know About

Here’s how to use Kayak Direct as a resource to plan your next trip.

February 23, 2023 10:25 PM

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Paul Rubio

Tips + News

Smokey Bear Is Turning 75: Here’s Where You Can Celebrate

Birthday parties for the forest fire prevention icon are happening in New Mexico, Washington, and at Filson stores across the country this week.

August 8, 2019 06:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cruise

The Secret Way to Escape the Crowds on Larger Cruise Ships

Ship-within-a-ship spaces are ideal for those looking for a more private and quiet cruise experience within a bigger ship.

April 29, 2026 06:37 PM

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Fran Golden

A woman rolls clothing to fit into a suitcase on a hotel room bed.

Packing Tips + Gear

The Hack That Will Solve All Your Overpacking Woes

Create your own travel capsule wardrobe with this easy formula from wardrobe expert Wendy Mak.

September 27, 2024 11:06 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Food + Drink

8 Iconic Foods in Vietnam and Where to Try Them

While most people know about pho, there are plenty of other delicious eats in Vietnam.

February 28, 2024 04:08 PM

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Nick Hilden

Food + Drink

Budapest’s 8 Essential Dishes (and Where to Try Them)

Venture beyond goulash to get a taste of what Hungarian cuisine is all about.

June 19, 2019 10:55 AM

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Carolyn Bánfalvi

Where to Go in Spring

Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Starts Soon—Here’s When and Where to Go, and How to Avoid the Crowds

The best places to see cherry blossoms from one end of Japan to the other. Plus, where to find some of the country’s top festivals.

February 26, 2026 11:09 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Southeast Türkiye continues to feel the effects of the massive February earthquakes—how is the rest of the country faring?

March 17, 2023 02:49 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

A Pilgrimage to the Birthplace of the Modern Women’s Rights Movement

Just weeks before the dissolution of Roe v. Wade, a writer visits New York’s Finger Lakes to reflect on how far the nation has come—and how far it has to go.

June 28, 2022 01:39 PM

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Joseph Palmer

L-R: Ashdown Forest, UK; Gaudi's sculptural buildings in Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain; SS Sudan Nile River Cruise

Festivals + Events

From Gaudí to Royal Fashion: The Anniversaries Worth Traveling for in 2026

In 2026, landmark anniversaries will bring rare exhibitions, heritage festivals, and once-in-a-generation cultural celebrations across Europe, Africa, and the U.S.

February 13, 2026 09:07 AM

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Katie Chang

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