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Checking In: California’s Post Ranch Inn Continues to Innovate

Owner Mike Freed on why his hotel is one of the best in the world, how it has pioneered luxury sustainability, and his favorite room.

June 4, 2021 11:23 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Boats on an ocean in the daytime, land in the background.

Off The Tourist Trail

9 Under-the-Radar Places You Must Visit

Amazing places don’t have to come with crowds.

October 7, 2023 11:42 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

Men jump off a white rock into turquoise water

Cities We Love

When Is the Best Time to Visit Italy? It Depends on Your Travel Plans.

Ready to plan your trip to Italy, but unsure of the perfect time to go?

February 22, 2024 03:44 PM

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Erica Firpo

Tips + News

European Countries Agree on New COVID-19 Travel Guidelines

A color-coded map system will indicate where coronavirus cases are surging and how countries should respond.

October 14, 2020 06:24 PM

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Michelle Baran

giant rock gathered at the edge of a turquoise sea create the Baths in Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands

Beaches

5 Ways to Explore the British Virgin Islands Off the Beaten Path

Hike, sail, and snorkel your way through the BVI’s wild side.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands

Tierra Bomba is a 15-minute boat ride from Cartagena, one of the largest cities on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.

Longreads

How Cartagena’s “Forgotten Island” Kick-Started a Recycling Movement

The tourism industry abandoned Colombia’s Tierra Bomba island decades ago. Today, locals and hospitality pioneers are rebuilding from scratch.

May 30, 2023 01:15 PM

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Alexandra Marvar

Fall 2025

Track Wolves, Dive Shipwrecks, Hunt for Truffles: 52 Epic Adventures in Every State

Your guide to adrenaline-pumping, wildlife-filled, off-the-beaten-path experiences across all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

September 16, 2025 12:35 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Quizzes

Discover What Traveling in Style Means to You

From outdoor adventures and historical treasures to culinary delights and cultural gems, quiz yourself to get the itinerary of your dreams for Greater Fort Lauderdale.

Sponsored by Visit Lauderdale

Outdoor Adventure

10 Great Places to Go Glamping With Kids in the U.S.

Whether you’re Under Canvas or in a reimagined Conestoga wagon that sleeps six, you’ll have a memorable vacation with the whole family.

June 21, 2021 01:43 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

Hiking + Cycling

England’s New 2,800-Mile Trail Will Be the Longest Coastal Path in the World

The full route is slated to open in 2021, but portions are already accessible to eager hikers craving ocean views.

June 15, 2020 09:14 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Sensory guides help visitors decide if the Legoland attraction is right for their sensory-sensitive kids.

Travel for Good

Visiting Legoland With Autistic Children, and Other Vacations That Cater to Neurodivergence

A short list of theme parks, cruise lines, and outdoor activities that offer sensory-sensitive solutions.

July 7, 2023 05:09 PM

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Matt Villano

An aerial view of a small forested island on Lake Superior

Small Ship Cruises

Beautiful Beaches, Forested Boulders, Endless Lighthouses—the North American Cruise Destination Not to Miss

One of the most fascinating places to sail is right in our own backyard.

August 22, 2025 06:46 PM

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Jeri Clausing

A large stone clocktower next to an iron bridge, with fall leaves in the foreground

COVID + Travel

England Drops Quarantine for Vaccinated U.S. and European Travelers

The new rules go into effect on August 2.

July 28, 2021 05:15 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best New Things to Do in Dubai

When the temperatures drop, Dubai comes out to play. Read on for the latest destination news in the City of Gold.

December 3, 2021 01:05 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Winter 2022

Call of the Wild: Exploring the Beauty of South Georgia Island

On an isolated island in the southern waters of the Atlantic Ocean, untrammeled landscapes—and curious bird life—abound.

October 19, 2021 05:58 PM

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Sara Button

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