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Live out your best desert island life at the likes of Playa Fronton in the Dominican Republic.

Beaches

The Best Beaches in the Dominican Republic—and the Hotels to Stay At

Whether you’re after lively bars and adventure, or a more remote spot to relax, there’s a stretch of sand for you.

December 19, 2023 05:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

A castle in the north of france on a sunny day, with blue sky, grass, trees and yellow flowers in bloom.

If you’ve never heard of this small town in the northern tip of France, you’re probably not alone.

July 12, 2023 04:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places to Travel in August

Watch the total solar eclipse in Europe or embrace peak summer with lively fests this month.

April 16, 2026 06:44 AM

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Mark Ellwood

COVID + Travel

How This Island Destination Became the Most Vaccinated Place in the U.S.

Puerto Rico has a higher vaccination rate than anywhere else in the country. How did the island territory get there?

November 10, 2021 02:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

A suite at the Corinthia Rome with beige carpeting and walls and a white sofa

Hotel News + Openings

A Former Bank in Rome Is Now Home to the City’s Newest Luxury Hotel

The newly opened Corinthia Rome debuts in the former Bank of Italy building with a restaurant by prominent Milan chef Carlo Cracco and a spa in the old vault.

March 12, 2026 03:33 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

The restaurant car on the Eastern and Oriental Express with antique red velvet dining chairs and white-linen tabletops with formal place settings and small table lamps

Trains

The Most Luxurious Train in Asia Has Returned—Here’s a First Look

Jungle treks by day and cocktail parties at night—it doesn’t get more decadent than traveling in Asia on Belmond’s Eastern and Orient Express.

June 14, 2024 02:45 PM

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Tiana Attride

Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to St. George’s, Grenada, for Cruise Ship Visitors

The Spice Island promises a host of delights, whether you have a few hours or a few days.

December 4, 2024 03:07 PM

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Terry Ward

Art + Culture

Sounds Like Puerto Rico: Music to the Ear

Tropical yet familiar, the many sounds—and sights, tastes, and experiences—on this U.S. Caribbean outpost are a joyful noise to U.S. travelers eager for a refresh.

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The Northern Lights swirl above pines in Alaska.

Natural Wonders

Alaska Has Some of the Best Northern Lights Views. Here’s How to Catch the Celestial Show.

Here is where (and how) to view the northern lights in the 49th state.

January 16, 2025 02:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

PONANT’s <i>Le Lapérouse </i>will be the staging area for a solar eclipse party in the Timor Sea in 2023.<br/>

Cruise News

4 Stellar Cruises Where You Can Catch an Eclipse

Whether your bucket list includes a solar or lunar eclipse, these sailings deliver.

September 5, 2022 03:41 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

5G Rollout Delayed After Airlines Warn of Major Disruptions

Carriers want the new service—which they say could wreak havoc on air travel—to be banned within two miles of airport runways.

January 18, 2022 04:10 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

A man in blue and orange clothing harvesting oysters

Food + Drink

Pick Olives, Crush Grapes, and Dig for Truffles at These Hotels in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.

On your next vacation, get your hands dirty harvesting and foraging and eat the fruits of your labor.

November 11, 2025 12:47 PM

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Sophie Friedman

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