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Tourism-Dependent Galápagos Loses $50 Million Due to Coronavirus

With no tourists for more than seven weeks, officials estimate that the remote islands have lost at least a quarter of expected annual income so far.

May 13, 2020 03:30 PM

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Christine Armario

National Parks

The 9 Best National Parks for Phenomenal Fall Foliage

For some autumnal adventure of the colorful kind, head to these places across the United States.

October 4, 2023 05:43 AM

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Melanie Haiken

Cities We Love

Lithuania’s Capital Is Marketing Itself as “The G-Spot of Europe”

According to Vilnius’s hilarious, and slightly X-rated tourism campaign, “Nobody knows where it is but when you find it—it’s amazing.”

August 15, 2018 01:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

These 5 Things Are Now Officially Against the Law in Rome

In order to curtail bad behavior, Rome has transformed its temporary and rarely enforced bans into permanent law.

June 10, 2019 06:39 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

Aerial view of Kongde Lodge,one of the world’s highest resorts, offers views of the Himalayas.

Fall 2024

I Took the Paths Less Traveled to Everest Base Camp

A long-distance trek through Nepal’s Everest region offers lessons in Sherpa culture, rural mountain living, and humility.

October 30, 2024 12:24 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Water Sports

7 Islands That Will Make You Want to Buy a Sailboat

Sailing isn’t just another way to get around—it grants you access to places, communities, and experiences that other travelers often miss.

March 9, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matt Jancer

The Hamptons aren't just for summer anymore.

Weekend Getaways

The Hamptons Are the Perfect Fall Weekend Trip from New York City—Here’s Our Guide

The Hamptons aren’t just for summertime anymore. Here’s one native New Yorker’s fall weekend guide, including where to stay, eat, and go.

October 28, 2020 01:31 PM

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Rosalie Tinelli

rows of luggage crammed together, all different colors, with various luggage tags and stickers on them

COVID + Travel

Sanitagging. Travel Bubble. Mothballing. What Do These Coronavirus Travel Terms Mean?

Thought “babymoon” was bad? We decode 5 travel terms that you’ll be seeing more and more often in a world with COVID-19.

May 11, 2020 12:35 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

The Joy of a 19-Hour Flight

So much attention is being paid to improve the ultra-long-haul experience that your time confined at 35,000 feet actually feels blissful.

February 11, 2020 01:43 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Air Travel News

Want a Free Volunteer Vacation? JetBlue Has Your Ticket

As part of its JetBlue For Good program, the carrier has launched a philanthropic travel contest, and winners will be sent to a surprise destination for a volunteer project.

October 18, 2018 07:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

I Ditched Water Bottles for This Pouch and Will Never Turn Back

The Vapur Anti-Bottle is a portable hydration solution for people who can’t stand bulk.

February 10, 2020 02:37 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Restaurants + Cafés

Vodka! Borscht! Toasts! Inside the World of Russian-Style Restaurants

In cities around the globe, another dimension of dining experiences awaits.

February 10, 2020 01:21 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

Travel for Good

On Haida Gwaii, Exploring a Thriving Indigenous Culture

On the archipelago off the coast of British Columbia, carvers and cooks, boat captains and botanists are helping revive Haida culture and history.

November 17, 2022 01:38 PM

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Tim Chester

Art + Culture

HBO’s “Chernobyl” Sends Curious Tourists to Lithuania

The acclaimed miniseries has sparked global interest in the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and boosted tourism in the Baltic country, where the show was filmed.

July 30, 2019 03:25 PM

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Liudas Dapkus

Packing Tips + Gear

How a Herd of Sheep Put the Faroe Islands on the Map

Thanks to a wandering team of camera-equipped quadrupeds, you can now navigate these remote Scandinavian isles on Google Street View.

November 7, 2017 12:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

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