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I Subscribed to This Activity Box for Little Travelers. Now My Son Is Planning Our Trip to Brazil

A subscription box that claims to keep kids entertained while also getting them interested in traveling the world? OK, Little Passports, challenge accepted.

August 27, 2024 07:00 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a small islet on the coast of the Bay of Biscay in the Basque Country, Spain.

Outdoor Adventure

Epic Multiday Hikes You Must Do Once in Your Life

Multiday hiking trips blend scenic trails with cultural encounters that enrich every day.

Sponsored by EF Adventures

Air Travel News

Do You Really Need Travel Insurance?

Trip protection can bump the cost of a getaway, but it can save the day when your best-laid plans fall apart, which leaves many travelers wondering if it’s worth the cost.

June 26, 2020 01:56 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Feel Truly Secluded at Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve

It takes hours and multiple modes of transportation to reach this remote private island resort, but Bawah is a refuge that’s truly worth the effort.

February 26, 2019 08:24 PM

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Carey Jones

Children peaking over a fence at Alisanal Ranch.

Family Travel

A California Wine Country Guide for Families

From grape-stomping to guided hikes, these ideas prove wine country can be fun for kids, too.

Sponsored by Visit California

Winter Sports

Amtrak Resurrects Historic Ski Train in Colorado

The route began service in 1912, then shut down in 2009.

February 8, 2017 07:04 PM

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Matt Villano

Art + Culture

Movies Set in London to Stream Right Now

Until you can spend more time on the Thames, keep calm and carry on with this list of our favorite films about London.

April 24, 2020 08:15 PM

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Staff

COVID + Travel

Norway Finally Reopens, Dropping Quarantine for All Travelers

One of the world’s happiest countries is welcoming back visitors from abroad. And we couldn’t be happier about it.

January 26, 2022 06:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Insiders

These Dreamy Farm Dinners Are What the World Needs Right Now

After hosting events for nearly 20 years, Outstanding in the Field owner Jim Denevan has learned that nothing reconnects people to the world around them like a fantastic dinner party.

March 6, 2018 06:05 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

UNESCO World Heritage

Tikal Rediscovered: The Greatest Mayan City Just Got a Lot Grander

The national park and UNESCO World Heritage site has long captivated visitors, but recent research is changing the way we experience this ancient place.

March 14, 2019 05:29 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Health + Wellness

5 Ways to Refresh at the Caribbean’s Ultimate Holistic Wellness Spot

Located on a secluded crescent shore in Saint Lucia, BodyHoliday pairs a beach vacation with an abundance of activities and well-curated spa offerings to renew body, mind, and soul.

Sponsored by BodyHoliday

Air Travel News

A Guide to Flying Around the World at Every Budget

The trip of a lifetime could cost a fortune—but it doesn’t have to.

June 20, 2017 12:22 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Camping

Glamp Like a Fancy Pioneer in One of Yosemite’s New Covered Wagons

It’s just like the Oregon Trail, but with air-conditioning.

August 24, 2018 05:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

6 Literary Festivals Around the World You Can’t Miss

Like a good book, you won’t be able to pass these parties up.

March 31, 2016 02:07 PM

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Sharon McDonnell

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Meet Your New Favorite Summer Wines (for Under $20)

Stock these eight international bottles for the last few delicious weeks of summer.

August 18, 2017 01:45 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

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