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Cruise

Forget Port-Hopping. These Cruises Are Lingering Longer So Guests Can Spend More Time Exploring Destinations

Cruise lines are rethinking the rush from port to port, offering longer stays and overnight visits for deeper, more immersive travel.

April 24, 2026 05:27 PM

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Lauren Dana Ellman

Islands

21 Islands Where Italians Actually Go to Vacation

Some of Italy’s prettiest and most uncrowded beaches are on islands in the Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, and Adriatic seas.

April 2, 2026 05:30 PM

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Erica Firpo

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Winter Sports

The Ultimate Ski Trip Packing List

Follow this guide to the best things to take on a ski trip, for both on and off the slopes.

January 30, 2024 05:12 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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In the Magazine

An Insider’s Guide to Mumbai, India

Everything you need to know about one of the world’s most populous cities.

September 20, 2023 10:42 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Nations like Tuvalu are disproportionately threatened by climate change—and asking developed nations to do more.

The travel industry has a long way to go to reach its climate ambitions of net-zero by 2050, but these companies and destinations are stepping up to the challenge.

November 29, 2022 06:42 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

A State cabin on the Eastern and Oriental Express with a velvet blue chair and couch and a table facing the window

Trains

11 Incredible Luxury Train Trips Around the World

Slow travel gets a stylish makeover with these luxury train trips.

August 26, 2025 02:20 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

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With the IHG^® Rewards Premier Credit Card benefits—plus stylish participating hotels around the world—you have more ways than ever to access meaningful travel experiences.

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Longreads

The Power of Women in Travel

Women make up a majority of travelers and the lion’s share of the tourism workforce. As the travel industry rebuilds, it is time to put the so-called second sex first.

March 4, 2021 02:59 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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Outdoor Adventure

A Scuba Diver’s Guide to the Best Places in the World to Explore Underwater

From Fiji to Mexico and beyond, these are the essential places to dive deep.

September 11, 2025 03:04 PM

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Terry Ward

Sky Vacations introduces you to incredible UAE design, including the stunning architecture of Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Where to Travel Next

From Architectural Wonders to Urban Islands, Enjoy an Unforgettable Trip in Abu Dhabi

Representing the pinnacle of design, engineering, and innovation, Sky Vacations’ six-day tour provides an enriching look at the modern marvels of the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

The much-anticipated Pismo Preserve opened January 25, 2020, and includes oak woodlands, rolling hills, and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

January 27, 2020 08:45 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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Road Trips

Beaches, Breweries, and Bison: 9 Road Trips That Show Off the Best of the Midwest

These road-trip itineraries through the heartland offer lakefront beaches, farm-fresh cuisine, and state parks filled with history and wildlife.

May 21, 2024 01:49 PM

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Nicole Schnitzler

Islands

Welcome Aboard the Premier Yachting Experience in the British Virgin Islands

The Moorings provides custom itineraries, luxury amenities, and curated service in one of the Caribbean’s—if not the world’s—greatest sailing destinations.

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