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These Countries Are Open to Vaccinated Travelers

Canada opened to vaccinated Americans in August, and numerous European countries changed their entry requirements in September. Here’s the complete list.

September 16, 2021 08:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

The 17 Best Things to Do in Colorado

With everything from jagged peaks and rushing rivers to hot springs, geological wonders, and a dark sky park, Colorado promises endless adventure.

February 26, 2024 12:31 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Epic Trips

How One Cool Company Is Leading the Democratization of Heli-Skiing

This exotic adventure sport—where a helicopter takes skiers to summits no lift can reach—is becoming more accessible, thanks to an innovative tour outfit called Heli.

December 14, 2017 05:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

COVID + Travel

Europe’s Ever-Changing Rules Dampen Summer Travel Plans

International arrivals for 2021 are forecast to remain at nearly half of what they were in 2019.

July 27, 2021 04:26 PM

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Kelvin Chan

River Cruises

Viking Adds Ship on Nile as Egypt Continues to Bounce Back

In yet another sign that Egypt is experiencing a robust renaissance, Viking has said it plans to launch a second vessel on the Nile River.

May 3, 2019 01:05 AM

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Michelle Baran

Hiking + Cycling

5 Urban Trails That Connect U.S. Cities to the Great Outdoors

You don’t have to get out of town to have rewarding encounters with nature. These green spaces offer ample opportunities to hike, walk, bike, glide or ride in the heart of the city.

July 16, 2021 06:38 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Epic Trips

11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Tips on how to pack, when to eat, and what else to expect on the European rail trip of a lifetime.

October 13, 2023 08:10 AM

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Sara Button

Banksy Pops Up in Paris With Powerful New Political Murals

The anonymous street artist has taken his message on the migration and refugee crisis to Paris, with several graffiti works discovered in recent days.

June 25, 2018 04:22 PM

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Sarah Buder

The minibar at Borgo Santandrea on Italy's Amalfi Coast features a robin’s egg blue feathered backdrop and ribbed wooden cabinetry.

Hotels

Hotel Minibars Have Vastly Improved—These Are the Best of the Best

The top minibars around the world are sustainable, locally sourced, and customized.

October 7, 2023 09:34 AM

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Nora Zelevansky

History + Culture

What You Need to Know About Juneteenth

There’s a broader public movement to honor the long-running holiday marking the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S.

June 18, 2020 07:55 PM

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Sara Button

Air Travel News

Europe Is Yours With These 10 New Airline Routes From the United States

Porto, Paris, Amsterdam, London, and Reykjavík are among the fresh options for summertime travelers.

April 13, 2018 11:02 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Cruise

U.S. Cruising’s Return Favors the Vaccinated

As the mainstream cruise industry gets back to business, there’s a clear message being delivered. If you want to return to what one might call “normal good times,” get a vaccine.

July 8, 2021 05:49 PM

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Fran Golden

The interior of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.

Art + Culture

10 Must-Visit Museums in Washington, D.C.

The best part about museums in Washington, D.C.? Most are free.

December 19, 2023 01:57 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Rocky cliffs surrounding turquoise Mediterranean water in Malta.

Where to Travel Next

12 Under-the-Radar Places You Should Travel to Now, Before They Get Popular

We asked travel advisors where to go now, before the crowds catch on.

February 17, 2026 12:14 PM

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Shayla Martin

Food + Drink

In Jordan, to Grandmother’s House We Go

How three sisters are using their grandmother’s old recipes to inspire real change in the Jordanian capital of Amman.

November 16, 2021 01:43 PM

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Jonathan Thompson

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