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Can the Maldives and Caribbean Islands Encourage Tourism While Safeguarding the Environment?

The world’s island nations are the most vulnerable to climate change but also the most dependent on tourism revenue.

September 27, 2021 04:32 PM

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Mallika Sen

Halfdan, the unimpressed star of the new Visit Oslo ad, standing inside the Vigeland Museum.

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Castle Hot Springs in Arizona - grounds shot with mountains in the background and palm trees and a pool

Hotel News + Openings

Few Hotels and Restaurants Join Relais & Châteaux Each Year. Here Are the Latest Additions—and How They Got In

The newest members include a forest retreat in Georgia, a reef-side resort in Belize, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in Alsace.

March 16, 2026 10:17 AM

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Vicki Denig

Air Travel News

How “Flygskam,” or “Flight Shame,” Could Change the Way We All Travel

A movement that has travelers avoiding plane travel due to its large carbon footprint is gaining momentum in Europe and beyond.

June 25, 2019 08:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

Yellow water taxis cruising and docked in Tampa Bay with a mix of buildings, palm trees, and umbrellas in the background including some skyscrapers

Cruise News

For the First Time, a Luxury Cruise Line Will Set Sail From This Lesser-Known Florida Port

While Miami and Orlando get much of the Florida cruise attention, don’t overlook this rising star on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

August 31, 2024 11:37 AM

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Susan B. Barnes

Outdoor Adventure

How to See the Wonders of the World Without the Crowds

The Seven New Wonders of the World created some controversy when they were announced, but they—and the last remaining original Wonder—are still worth a visit, if you know how.

April 25, 2025 06:30 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Boston

Whether you want to stay in a historic neighborhood, on the water, or in the middle of Red Sox Nation, Boston’s hotel scene delivers.

July 5, 2024 08:13 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Sal Salis is located in Western Australia's Cape Range National Park.

Hotels We Love

The World’s Best Glamping Retreats

These 19 glamping retreats are the best in the world at delivering the finer things under canvas.

May 1, 2026 09:50 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

White sand on a beach, with some wooden fencing and grass in the background

U.S. Beaches

Skip the Summer Crowds at These Underrated U.S. Beaches

Pack your sunscreen, sunglasses, and something to read, and get ready to discover your next favorite beach.

April 21, 2025 02:41 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Food + Drink

The Future of Restaurants Lies In Our Communities

Community activist, organizer, and restaurateur Reem Assil on the power of investing in people.

April 19, 2022 09:15 AM

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Reem Assil

Winter 2026

Cleopatra Once Visited This Remote Desert Destination—Now You Can, Too

Historic Siwa is full of natural wonders, from the endless bluffs of the desert to the salt lakes and spring-fed pools framed by date palms.

January 6, 2026 09:31 AM

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Anthon Jackson

The entryway of Relais Christine, on Paris's Left Bank

Hotels We Love

Looking for a Different Paris? Book One of These Left Bank Hotels

Once home to artists and writers, Paris’s Left Bank still delivers cobblestoned charm and leafy boulevards—and these timeless hotels will put you in the center of it all.

September 4, 2025 12:34 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Health + Wellness

7 Best Onsen to Visit for a Dip Into Japanese Hot Spring Culture

Travel to these places and try one of Japan’s most relaxing traditions.

May 9, 2023 10:58 PM

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Burcu Basar

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