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First Mediterranean Cruise Sets Sail With Mandatory Coronavirus Tests

Anyone who tested positive, had a fever, or had COVID-19 symptoms was denied boarding on the “MSC Grandiosa,” the first cruise to set sail from Italy since the lockdown in March.

August 17, 2020 05:34 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

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Air Travel News

Flights Will Likely Be Cheaper This Year, According to Airline Insiders—Here’s When to Book for the Best Deals

Airline industry experts weigh in on the factors contributing to lower airfares this year, and what travelers can expect in the days, weeks, and months ahead when booking flights.

May 6, 2025 02:42 PM

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Dennis Green

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Where to Go in Winter

Escape the Cold in These 7 Countries Where It’s Summer Right Now

Tired of winter? These Southern Hemisphere destinations offer summer sunshine from December through February.

December 18, 2024 01:33 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Air Travel News

JetBlue Is Charging Surge Pricing for Checked Bags—Here’s What That Means for Passengers

Checking a bag has just become more expensive—and more confusing—for JetBlue fliers.

April 4, 2024 04:03 PM

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Bill Fink

Food + Drink

This City Might Be Europe’s Next Foodie Haven

Galway, long known for a thriving arts community, has turned its creative energies to food. Today, this small Irish city on Europe’s western edges is emerging as a hot spot of gastronomy.

November 19, 2018 07:37 PM

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Gerry O’Shea

Road Trips

Hoxton Hotels Is Launching Glamping-Style Road Trips This Summer

The hotel brand’s “Camp Hox” experience now offers curated road trips with a kitted-out camper van using its properties in L.A., London, Paris, and Amsterdam as the start and end points.

May 6, 2021 03:56 PM

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Chadner Navarro

Longreads

How My Autism Makes Me a Better Traveler

Traveling with autism has its challenges. It can also have some unexpected benefits.

April 2, 2024 10:02 AM

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Kiernyn Orne-Adams

COVID + Travel

A Global Search for Vaccines Fuels a Different Kind of Tourism

Some U.S. cities and states are going beyond tacitly allowing travelers to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and are actively courting vaccine tourists.

May 28, 2021 03:14 PM

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John Newton

History + Culture

This Travel App Offers a New Way to Learn About Black History Around the World

Adventurely is using travel to help people engage with the history and culture of the global Black diaspora.

June 19, 2020 08:05 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Festivals + Events

Holiday Lights Around the World

We need these glittering displays more than ever this year.

December 20, 2021 04:05 PM

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Restaurants + Cafés

Tar, Spaghetti, and Other Totally Real Ice Cream Flavors You Need to Try in Europe

Chocolate and vanilla are classics, but on your next trip to the continent, opt instead for one of Europe’s quirkier traditional flavors. Like resin or licorice. Trust us.

June 7, 2018 05:56 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Winter Sports

Work Hard, Play Hard: These Mountain Towns Are Havens for Digital Nomads

Alpine destinations around the world are upping their coworking infrastructure, allowing more mountain-loving professionals to mix business with pleasure.

December 14, 2018 06:06 PM

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Julia Eskins

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