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Cape Town in South Africa is just one of the destinations on Contiki's Garden Route tour.

From hiking in Norway to learning about Indigenous culture in the Dakotas, these are the new trips we’ve got our eye on for this year.

March 7, 2023 03:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

10 English Words With Unfortunate Meanings in Other Languages

Travel Tips + Etiquette

12 English Words With Unfortunate Meanings in Other Languages

A beginner’s guide to which words to watch out for where.

January 19, 2024 05:30 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Weekend Getaways

Toronto Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway for Adventurous Eaters

Hungry for a weekend full of world-class art, diverse restaurants, and beautiful nature? You’ve come to the right place.

July 13, 2022 10:07 AM

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Julia Eskins

As Canada's festival city, Edmonton sure knows how to lead with a vibrancy like no other.

Weekend Getaways

Don’t Let Cold Weather Deter You From a Weekend in Edmonton, Canada’s Festival City

Go big, get back to nature, and save room for dessert in North America’s largest, northernmost capital city.

August 12, 2022 04:26 PM

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Twyla Campbell

Aerial view on a small beach surrounded by rocks and forest. Coromandel, New Zealand

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Hotels

Iconic Yosemite Hotel Recognizes Chinese Workers With New Exhibit

The Wawona Hotel has created a visitor center that tells the story of Chinese Americans’ contributions to Yosemite National Park.

October 5, 2021 12:24 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Family Travel

I’ve Spent Many Happy Summers With My Kids in the Florida Keys. These Are the Best Outdoor Adventures.

Encounter sea turtles, paddle through mangrove mazes, and snorkel in a marine sanctuary on Marathon.

November 15, 2024 04:08 PM

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Terry Ward

Sunrise over a 17th-century cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts with snow on the ground and bare trees

Art + Culture

11 of The Most Haunted Places Around the World—And the Ghost Tours to Take to Experience Them

From the ancient cities of Europe to the enigmatic swamps of New Orleans, visit these spooky places around Halloween or at any time of the year.

October 8, 2024 12:04 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Epic Trips

5 Epic Trips to Take Right Now

From stylish and over-the-top to far-flung and extended, these once-in-a-lifetime tours in Africa, Europe, and Oceania are ones for the books.

June 30, 2022 08:02 AM

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The United States Tour Operators Association (Sponsor)

Tips + News

Yosemite Might Require Reservations When It Reopens

The popular national park is considering a permitted entry system when it reopens in June.

May 21, 2020 07:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Trending News

U.K. Announces Entry Fee for Tourists

The new cost is part of the U.K.'s forthcoming Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, which will be required of all noncitizens entering the country, including U.S. travelers.

June 12, 2023 02:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

A small pool flanked by three lounge chairs and a shaded hut behind with a pink-tinted sunset filling the sky above rolling hills in the background

Safari

I’ve Taken My Kids on Safaris Since They Were Babies, and These Are the Family-Friendly Ones I Trust Most

If “Mufasa: The Lion King” has you and your brood yearning to witness savanna animals up close, or if you have always dreamed of an all-ages African adventure, here’s how to make that dream a reality.

February 11, 2025 03:25 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Travel for Good

Meet the Locals Helping Travelers Better Connect With Maui

A Maui resident, and founder of a business seeking to unite locals and travelers, offers suggestions on how to visit more conscientiously.

September 2, 2021 05:37 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Epic Trips

Where to Bike, Surf, and Unwind in Huntington Beach

Local legend Jake Gibb shares why Huntington Beach—from its block parties and fishing holes to fire pits and friendly vibe—is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors in every season.

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