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Chasing Adventure on Kangaroo Island, the Galápagos of Australia

In 2020, bushfires burned more than half of Australia’s natural wonder. Thankfully, the flora and fauna have begun to return—as have the visitors.

October 10, 2022 02:57 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Napa Valley at Home

While you’re stuck inside, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate a trip to wine country.

May 6, 2020 05:09 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Destination Spotlight

This Canadian Province Is the Ultimate Destination for Iceberg Spotting

Springtime brings a parade of icebergs to Newfoundland and Labrador, and the result is truly a wonder of nature.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

A snow-covered Denali, which is being renamed Mount McKinley, rises in the background behind brown foothills and rows of pine trees in the foreground emerging from light brown brush

The trail is a curated collection of national and state parks, observatories, planetariums, and musuems that offer travelers a deeper connection to the planets and stars up above.

February 4, 2025 06:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

National Parks

The 9 Best National Parks for Phenomenal Fall Foliage

For some autumnal adventure of the colorful kind, head to these places across the United States.

October 4, 2023 05:43 AM

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Melanie Haiken

A rendering of what Hurtigruten's ship with solar powered sails would look like.

Cruise News

Could an Electric Ship With Solar Sails Be the Future of Cruising?

The prototype for the new high-tech, zero-emissions ship was recently unveiled.

October 12, 2023 07:27 AM

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Bailey Berg

Travelers should set aside four to six weeks to get a new passport or expect to pay more for expedited services.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How Long Does It Take to Get a New U.S. Passport Now?

No need to scramble days before your trip when you know how long the passport process takes.

January 22, 2025 08:42 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

The glass skyscraper where the St. Regis Chicago resides was designed by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang.

Stay Here Next

The Tallest Building Ever Designed by a Woman Is Also One of Chicago’s Best Hotels

The St. Regis Chicago is big on indulgence—but tucked in a corner most tourists never reach.

May 28, 2025 10:10 AM

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Heidi Mitchell

Cruise News

This 3-Year Cruise Will Visit 148 Countries on All 7 Continents

The epic journey departs from Istanbul in November, with sailings (including accommodations and meals) starting at $38,500 per year.

June 7, 2023 02:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

U.K. Scraps Masks on Some Flights and Ends COVID Travel Restrictions

With these new protocols, the country is largely returning to many of its prepandemic operations.

March 16, 2022 08:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Vietnam Has Reopened Borders to All Travelers

Effective March 15, all travelers are welcome in Vietnam—three months earlier than initially scheduled.

March 16, 2022 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Cities We Love

Seattle Is Booming—Here’s How Locals Are Keeping the Emerald City Green

Three tastemakers—in fashion, farming, and at an aquarium—share how Seattle’s sustainability credentials are shaping it. Plus, how to explore the city as a local.

June 18, 2024 12:20 PM

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Allison Williams

Art + Culture

How Madrid Artists Brought Flamenco Back Amid the Pandemic

Performers dance behind plastic screens and customers get a temperature check, but the show does go on.

October 8, 2020 05:58 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Uber and Lyft to Add Fuel Surcharge Due to High Price of Gas

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