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A Perfect Bermuda Day in an Electric Car

Renting an electric car is an ideal way to explore the island. Here’s where to go.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

Italy Drops Health Pass Requirement for Entering Restaurants, Museums

Books

14 Books to Read if You’re Dreaming About Italy

Not that you need extra inspiration to go to Italy, but in case you do, here are 14 titles to give you the extra push toward la bella vita.

December 20, 2023 10:32 AM

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Sara Button

Family Travel

5 Orlando Resorts You Won’t Want to Leave for a Theme Park

These standout properties hold their own when it comes to on-site entertainment—and are an excellent respite when you want a break from the theme parks.

March 1, 2019 03:23 PM

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Elissa Garay

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Honolulu at Home

Take it from someone who lived in the Aloha State for years: This is the best way to recreate a trip to Hawai‘i at home.

April 27, 2020 06:53 PM

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Nicole Antonio

How Noma Helped a Pastry Chef Connect With Her Mexican Roots

Cancún and the Riviera Maya

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September 18, 2023 06:32 PM

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Michelle da Silva Richmond

Packing Tips + Gear

Yeti Just Launched a New Line of Ultra-Durable Travel Bags

You’ve let Yeti keep your coffee hot and your picnic supplies cold. Now the outdoor brand wants to carry your clothes (at room temperature, of course).

February 18, 2021 03:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

Behind the Scenes of the Best-Selling Novel “Of Women and Salt”

Author Gabriela Garcia on Cuban history, writing matriarchal fiction, and what it was like growing up in Miami as the daughter of Cuban and Mexican immigrants.

August 25, 2021 06:09 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Tips + News

It’s “Summer Travel Tuesday” and There Are Flight Deals Everywhere

Thanks to fare sales from Alaska and Southwest, this week is an excellent time to book your next trip.

June 4, 2019 03:42 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Health + Wellness

Germaphobes, Rejoice: This Hand Sanitizer Smells Like Big Sur After Rain

Brooklyn-based perfume company D.S. & Durga turned one of its most popular scents into a hand sanitizer to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 21, 2020 01:22 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

History + Culture

Montreal’s Historic Churches Are Being Reborn as Public Spaces

Old religious buildings are finding new life as locals get creative about preserving their city’s heritage.

July 27, 2018 03:52 PM

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Will McGough

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 6 Meals Not to Miss in the BVI

Fill your island time with freshly caught seafood, smoky jerk chicken, East Indian specialties, and plenty of Painkillers.

June 1, 2021 05:01 PM

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Laine Doss

Small Ship Cruises

These Epic Shore Excursions Will Change the Way You Think About Cruising

Visiting reindeer herders and eagle hunters in Mongolia. Getting exclusive access to the Louvre after hours. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Yes, you can do this all by cruise ship.

January 13, 2020 04:40 PM

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Gene Sloan

Family Travel

How to Take Your Kids out of School and Travel

Teaching your kids with the world as your classroom can take them further than any textbook. This is definitely not “home” schooling.

August 15, 2019 10:56 AM

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Janeen Christoff

Other

The Mountain Kingdom: 10 Amazing Sights in Kathmandu and Bhutan

AFAR Ambassador Ryan Cordwell reflects on an unforgettable trip with the USTOA

December 6, 2018 03:07 PM

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Ryan Neal Cordwell

White woman in a red dress with white sneakers and a red and white suitcase

Packing Tips + Gear

370,000 Redditors Want You to Travel With One Bag. Here’s How to Do It.

Forget checked bag fees. Master the art of minimalist packing with tips gleaned from Reddit.

December 8, 2025 05:20 AM

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Mae Hamilton

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