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Dozens of sail boats, yachts and smaller boats are docked along the port of Portofino, Italy, with colorful buildings lining the shore and hills covered in greenery

Cruise

One of the Best Ways to See Italy? On These Intimate Small-Ship Cruises

Whether you want to do a two-week deep dive along the Italian coast or simply dip your toes into some lesser-known harbors, these cruises offer a wonderful way to explore more of Italy.

August 12, 2024 07:25 PM

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Brittany Chrusciel

The Valle Food & Wine Festival is back in scenic Valle de Guadalupe.

Festivals + Events

Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe Bursts With Cross-Border Flavors as Food and Wine Fest Returns

After a three-year hiatus, the Valle Food & Wine Festival is back.

September 26, 2022 11:17 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Hotel News + Openings

Built for Henry Ford, This 1930s Hotel Has Reopened Outside Detroit

Dearborn Inn welcomed everyone from Orville Wright to Walt Disney—and now it’s been meticulously restored.

April 9, 2025 04:21 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

El Capricho is a building, located in in Comillas in Cantabria region of Spain

Art + Architecture

See Gaudí Architecture Without the Crowds in These Spanish Cities Beyond Barcelona

On the 100th anniversary of his death, there’s never been a better time to seek out Antoni Gaudí’s lesser-known works across northern Spain.

May 29, 2026 01:18 PM

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Robin Catalano

Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein author and physicist

People

Space Scientist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein’s Travel Plans? Stick to This Planet

This physicist who studies the history of the universe is dreaming of ways to return to her own origins here on Earth.

April 26, 2023 09:33 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

The marshlands of Little St. Simons Island

Islands

Discover Your Dream Trip in Georgia’s Delightful Barrier Island Destination

From hiking and golf to seafood and shopping, enjoy your own peaceful paradise with a visit to the Golden Isles.

Sponsored by the Golden Isles

Art + Culture

In America, Searching for the Spirit of My Māori Ancestors

When Rēnata West moved from New Zealand to the U.S. in 2016, he discovered something unexpected: the path of his great grandmother, who had traveled the same route more than 100 years ago.

October 1, 2021 09:04 AM

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Rēnata West

Travel for Good

This Boutique Hotel in Mexico Is Preserving Paradise and Rethinking Sustainable Travel

Rancho Pescadero will be 30 acres of beachside serenity with a tiny footprint.

March 18, 2022 12:55 PM

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Tim Chester

A wide view of Neka Bay in Alaska, surrounded by dense forrest and a cloudy sky.

Small Ship Cruises

How This Cruise Line Is Redefining Small Ship Travel

“Floating basecamps” reach areas that big ships can’t and provide outdoor adventures, intimate wildlife viewing, and travel that’s immersive, responsible, and transformative.

Sponsored by UnCruise Adventures

Underwater shot of diver in bikini next to large humpback whale

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

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect, Beachy Weekend Getaway in Montauk, New York

Here’s how to spend a weekend eating, surfing, and meditating in Montauk.

July 16, 2021 03:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

U.S. Beaches

The Ideal Outer Banks, North Carolina, Beach Vacation

Pair an island with an inlet town for a beach-to-bay, approved-by-locals week on the Carolina coast.

July 2, 2022 09:21 AM

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Anna Katherine Clemmons

Hotels

How This Andalusian Hotel Healed Me Post-Lockdown

In southern Spain, Finca Cortesin—and living beyond the agony of the news cycle—brought me back to life again.

July 15, 2020 08:50 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

Rome’s Green Spaces Are Getting a Makeover

Starting this summer, 20 of the parks and gardens across the city will see improvements.

June 3, 2019 01:21 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Disney

Where to Stay When Visiting Disney World

From Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to the Grand Floridian, there’s a Disney resort for every budget and preference.

August 28, 2019 10:49 AM

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Nicole Antonio

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