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HBO to Open “Game of Thrones” Sets to Fans

You’ll soon be able to wander through Westeros — several of the show’s Northern Ireland filming locations are being transformed into tourist attractions.

September 26, 2018 01:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Other

Why Buenos Aires Is Every Book Lover’s Dream

With its hundreds of literature-focused shops, cafés, and events, this city is filled with places to enjoy a good book, surrounded by like-minded bibliophiles.

April 12, 2019 05:22 PM

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Diana Spechler

Outdoor Adventure

This Small City Is One of Canada’s Best-Kept Secrets

With outdoor adventure and wine tours galore, Kelowna is also one of the country’s most accessible cities.

July 7, 2022 04:01 PM

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Lisa Kadane

Small Ship Cruises

You Can Now Fly to These Luxury Cruises on a Private Jet

Passengers can use a new private jet service to get to and from ports of call as well as for midcruise sightseeing.

August 14, 2019 07:49 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Mexico’s Archaeological Ruins Reopen to Visitors With Masks

The sites have reopened after six months but visitor numbers are restricted.

September 11, 2020 02:02 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Hotels

One of Our Favorite Hotels in Miami Is Powered by Kayak

What happens when a travel search engine partners with a lifestyle brand to run a hotel.

March 16, 2022 03:07 PM

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Juliana Shallcross

Dusk view of Winter Park village and ski area in Colorado with building lights glowing in the dark and trees dotting a snowy landscape

Train Travel

Colorado’s Historic Ski Train Brings Riders From Denver Straight to One of the Best Mountains in the Region

It’s now easier and more affordable to get to a ski resort area that locals love.

January 27, 2025 01:36 PM

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Molly O’Brien

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Puffins, Koalas, and Pandas: Wildlife Webcams to Watch During Quarantine

Tune into these zoo, aquarium, and wildlife livestreams for a virtual glimpse into the animal kingdom.

April 8, 2020 04:46 PM

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Sarah Buder

Longreads

Even Though We Aren’t Traveling, We Can Still Support Sustainable Tourism

The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis that tests our ability to collectively respond and adapt as responsible global citizens. But so often, from crisis comes opportunity.

April 20, 2020 02:42 PM

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Gregory Miller

Art + Architecture

How a Group of Americans Is Working to Save the Oldest Church in Paris

The church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés has anchored this Left Bank neighborhood for 1,000 years. The leaders of a $5.7 million restoration effort want to keep it that way.

March 14, 2018 05:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Tips + News

Travel Restrictions Keep Tourists From Africa’s Great Wildlife Migration

The absence of tourists poses serious problems for Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, the local government, and the surrounding community.

August 5, 2020 12:15 PM

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Joe Mwihia

Books

What’s in a Name? How One Traveler Went From Outsider to Local in Lesotho

When Will McGrath followed his wife, Ellen—a sociologist specializing in AIDS research—to Lesotho, he knew little about the African country. Less than a year later, he became Moshoeshoe.

September 18, 2018 04:36 PM

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Will McGrath

Traveler Man sitting in meditation with serene view mountains and lake landscape

Accessible Travel

Traveling With Epilepsy Isn’t Easy, But It’s Not Impossible Either

I’m a travel writer, I have epilepsy, and I still travel the world. For those who want to do the same, I asked a neurologist for tips on how to make trips easier and safer.

May 23, 2024 09:33 AM

Air Travel News

You Can Now Convert Your Southwest Travel Credits Into Points—at a Very High Rate

There are some pros and cons to converting the funds. Here’s how to know whether the switchover is right for you.

August 18, 2020 02:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

Luxurious seating overlooks an infinity pool and the ocean at Impression by Secrets Isla Mujeres.

Epic Trips

5 Travel Moments You’ll Only Have at These Luxury Hotels

From perfume blending in Napa to a private hammam in Marrakech, these luxury stays allow you to experience more.

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