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Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 Lesser-Known Spanish Wine Regions You Need to Visit Right Now

Visit these underrated places in Spain, and taste incredible wine along the way.

July 4, 2024 02:39 PM

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Ari Bendersky

Cruise

There’s a New Way to Sail in the Galápagos—With No Crowds and Plenty of Comfort

On the “Aqua Mare” in the Galápagos, close encounters with the resident wildlife come with standard-setting luxury.

May 15, 2025 01:45 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

A wide view of a man looking out over Lochan Urr in Glen Etive, Scotland, with the snow-capped Buachaille Etive Beag and Buachaille Etive Mor mountains in the background.

Sustainable Travel

These Are Some of Scotland’s Best Eco-Lodges and Sustainable Adventures

Whether hiking, fishing, or whisky tasting, explore Scotland the sustainable way.

On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order changing the name of the country’s highest mountain from Denali to Mount McKinley. Alaskans have thoughts.

February 5, 2025 07:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

This guest room at San Domenico Palace, a Four Seasons Hotel, features a large bed that faces the Mediterranean Sea, which is on view through French doors.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 10 Best Hotels in Sicily

Baroque cities. Archaeological ruins. Sun and sand. Multicultural cuisine. Sicily has it all—and these are its top 10 hotels and resorts.

April 26, 2024 10:01 AM

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Erica Firpo

See the British Virgin Islands from a different perspective aboard a Moorings yacht.

Outdoor Adventure

Enjoy the Ultimate 7-Day Vacation in the British Virgin Islands Aboard a Private Yacht

Forget a weekend break, you’ll want to spend a full week snorkeling turquoise waters and strolling along white-sand beaches when you book your own yacht in this Caribbean paradise.

Decades after his death, Greenwood, Mississippi, erected a statue in honor of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old Black boy whose murder helped spark the 20th-century civil rights movement.

October 24, 2022 07:55 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Whether you get your passport photos taken at a store, through an app, or at home, there are certain rules you'll have to follow.

Visas + Passports

How to Take a Good Passport Photo

Faulty photos are the biggest reason why passports are delayed. Make sure you get it right the first time by following these rules about what to wear and how to pose.

August 12, 2023 08:00 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Where to Travel Next

Why This Beach Destination Is Perfect for Solo Travelers

Embark on a solo vacation through Fort Myers’ islands, beaches and neighborhoods to discover white-sand beaches, craft beer, and outdoor art.

Sponsored by Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods

A cove with cliffs, people on paddle boards, and a crowded beach

International Beaches

7 Northern European Beaches Where You Can Beat the Heat This Summer

What they might lack in blazing sunshine these beaches more than make up for with postcard-worthy scenery and opportunities for coastal adventures.

July 29, 2024 03:44 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Bucket List Reimagined: Mindful Return to the Greek Islands

Starting May 1, Greece will stop requiring travelers to show proof of vaccination, a negative test, or proof of recovery to enter—it may be the perfect time to visit. Here’s where to go.

April 27, 2022 12:44 PM

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Giovanna Dell’Orto

Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge located in southern Washington State, 80 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon. The site is surrounded by hills and evergreens.

Stay Here Next

This New Glamping Retreat in Washington State Offers S’mores, Stargazing, and Soft Adventure

In the Pacific Northwest, guests are encouraged to unplug, embrace the outdoors, and commune over s’mores.

August 18, 2025 01:32 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

nighttime image of the White House in Washington, D.C.

COVID + Travel

U.S. to End Vaccine Requirement for Inbound International Travelers

Starting May 12, foreign citizens arriving in the United States will no longer need to prove they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19.

May 2, 2023 03:31 PM

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Bailey Berg

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