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Cruise Lines Skip Russia and Head to These Beautiful Ports Instead

In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, cruise lines are steering away from Russian ports to alternate destinations in Estonia, Finland, Germany, and Sweden.

March 14, 2022 09:49 PM

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Fran Golden

Air Travel News

The World’s Best Places for Airplane Spotting

Flying is a thrill, but sometimes just watching the planes can be equally fun.

March 23, 2017 01:31 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Cruise

The Best Meals at Sea: A Food Lover’s Guide to Cruising

Forget midnight buffets and happy hour on the Lido Deck. Cruise lines now offer passengers the chance to enjoy gourmet meals from some of the world’s best chefs.

January 15, 2020 07:14 PM

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Eric Rosen

The rafts tucked into an eddy at Layover camp near the end of the canyon section.

Epic Trips

A Plane Dropped Me Off in the Remote Arctic to Raft Canada’s Oldest River

No roads lead to these ancient lands full of white wolves, exhilarating rapids, and the midnight sun.

October 15, 2025 09:44 AM

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Chloe Bergé

Food + Drink

Why Guadalajara Is Mexico’s Next Food City to Watch

Better known for its street food, the capital city of Jalisco has a new look—and taste—thanks to talented locals reinvesting in their home.

October 14, 2021 08:52 AM

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Mary Holland

Food + Drink

The Best Dishes to Try in Asheville, North Carolina, According to Its Top Chefs

Seriously, how many James Beard winners and finalists are there in Asheville?!

November 8, 2023 11:37 AM

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Tykesha Burton

Hotels

The Place Firenze Will Show You a New Side of Florence

With Florence hotelier Claudio Meli in charge, The Place hotel is leading the way by connecting visitors to distinctive local experiences.

August 13, 2021 01:15 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

Europe’s Internal Borders Reopen, but Restrictions Remain

On June 15, tourists from within Europe were able to start crossing borders, but travelers from outside the continent must still remain at bay.

June 16, 2020 02:13 PM

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Geir Moulson

Hotels

Travel Advisors on: Great Hotels for Fall Travel in Europe

Fall means fewer crowds, cooler weather, and good deals.

August 29, 2019 09:49 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

2B3707R France, Ardeche, Parc Naturel des Monts d'Ardeche, Montselgues, mountain bike

Hiking + Cycling

This 81-Mile Bike-and-Train Loop in Southern France Is All About Gorges, Gîtes, and Farm Lunches

In the overlooked Cévennes region, a three-day route connects bike or e-bike trails with a train ride.

June 10, 2026 12:21 PM

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Erin Henk

Bars + Nightlife

Two of Montreal’s Top Fashion Designers Share Their Favorite Local Spots

The cofounders of Want Les Essentiels—twins Dexter and Byron Peart—love Montreal’s food scene almost as much as the iconic apartment complex they call home.

July 7, 2017 02:01 PM

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Andrew Parks

Weekend Getaways

This Maritime City Has Canada’s Most Artsy Harbor, Plus Great Lobster Joints and Titanic Lore

The history and lore of Halifax keep the evolving city grounded in its maritime roots.

May 7, 2026 02:49 PM

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Darcy Rhyno

Travel for Good

How One Social Impact Company Wants to Change the Way You Travel

This company seeks to do good well.

September 6, 2017 03:34 PM

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Sara Button

Air Travel News

Qantas Expects to Start International Flights in October

The airline’s chief executive said the Australian government would have final say on the resumption of international travel.

February 25, 2021 01:26 PM

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Rod McGuirk

Hotels

The Most Anticipated European Hotel Openings of 2019

From a historic ship-turned-hotel docked in Edinburgh to the first Four Seasons in Greece, these are the 10 best new hotels opening across Europe in the new year.

December 20, 2018 05:44 PM

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Sandra Ramani

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