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An image of the seas of Antarctica with snow-capped mountains in the background and ice floes in the foreground.

11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Antarctica

From the best seasickness meds to how to interpret your packing list—here’s what you need to know before taking an expedition cruise to the White Continent.

January 8, 2025 08:38 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Easter Island Moai sculptures and interior hotel room of Nayara Hangaroa

Hotels

At These Hotels, the Best Souvenir Was Made by You

Around the world, more hotels are inviting travelers into studios and workshops to create unique and highly personal souvenirs.

October 13, 2025 08:47 AM

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Jordi Lippe-McGraw

Bars + Nightlife

This Bar Was Just Named the Best in North America

The second annual North America’s 50 Best Bars list has been released—and a New York City venue has (once again) grabbed the top spot.

May 18, 2023 07:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

The Essential Tours to Book While You’re in Dubai

These tours in Dubai—which range from lavish desert feasts to vertiginous helicopter tours—are perfect for first-timers.

December 3, 2021 12:57 PM

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Natasha Amar

A white guest room with doors opening to balcony and view of the Eiffel Tower

Hotels We Love

The Paris Hotels Where an Eiffel Tower View Is Actually Worth It

Not all Eiffel Tower views are created equal. These hotels prove why only some are worth the splurge.

September 18, 2025 09:58 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

The Benefits of “Winging It” While Traveling

Health + Wellness

How Curiosity Can Transform Your Travels

Curiosity expert Scott Shigeoka’s new book “Seek” began with a cross-country road trip that took him way outside his comfort zone.

January 17, 2024 12:45 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Art + Culture

Traveling With a TV Star: My Bare Feet Tour of Ireland

On the (literal) heels of Emmy-winning TV host and professional dancer Mickela Mallozzi, one writer takes a spin around the Emerald Isle.

October 28, 2022 11:01 AM

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Hillary Richard

Where to Travel Next

The Most Authentic Places to Shop and Dine in Los Angeles

Explore the best of the city and get a true taste of LA culture and cuisine

Sponsored by Emerald Cruises & Tours

Beaches

20 of the Best Beaches—and Beach Resorts—in Costa Rica

With two distinctly different coasts and hundreds of beaches, this Central American country has a lot to offer for seaside adventures.

July 11, 2025 02:13 PM

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Jessie Beck

Aerial view of the beach and coastline in Tulum, Mexico, with buildings and hotels with thatched roods and pools

Air Travel News

You Can Now Fly Direct to This Mexican Coastal Paradise

After years of delays, a new airport has opened in this boho-chic beach hot spot south of Cancun. And several U.S. airlines have already announced new nonstop flights there in 2024.

December 20, 2023 08:24 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

A rendering of a hot tub, outdoor shower, and two-person lounger on a outdoor deck that will be part of the spa area on the new Amangati yacht

Cruise News

Aman Is Launching a Wellness-Focused Luxury Yacht That Will Sail in Europe Next Year—and Bookings Are Now Open

Here’s a look inside Aman’s new vessel, which will sail to lesser-explored ports in the Mediterranean and offer immersive wellness experiences.

January 23, 2026 05:07 PM

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Jessica Puckett

A stretch of beach in Nice, France, with loungers and striped umbrellas in the foreground and people sunbathing on the sand further afield

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