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Festivals + Events

The Best Events in New York City in 2021

From Shakespeare in the Park to SummerStage, New York’s iconic summer and fall happenings are back on this year.

June 30, 2021 03:13 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

COVID + Travel

U.K.’s Heathrow Airport Opens Terminal for High-Risk Travelers

As of June 1, travelers arriving from a “red list” of coronavirus hot spots will pass through the London airport’s Terminal 3.

June 02, 2021 02:53 PM

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Jill Lawless

Natural Wonders

6 of Argentina’s Most Iconic Immersive Experiences

From whales and waterfalls to soccer and wine, let these definitive adventures help you plan an authentic, exhilarating trip to Argentina.

Sponsored by Visit Argentina

May / June 2021

Next Stop, K-Pop: A Dizzying Tour of Seoul’s Pop Music Scene

Dad loves travel. Teen loves Blackpink. Put them together and what do you get? A musical journey through South Korea’s capital city.

April 22, 2021 08:11 PM

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Eric Weiner

Family Travel

Not Just for Kids: Theme Parks and Museums We’re Obsessing Over

As Disneyland announces its reopening, we round up the museums, exhibits, and theme parks we would plan a trip around.

March 23, 2021 02:48 PM

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Staff

Tips + News

Spectators From Abroad to Be Barred From Tokyo Olympics

Several surveys have shown that up to 80 percent of the Japanese public oppose holding the Olympics, and a similar percentage opposed fans from overseas attending.

March 22, 2021 12:11 PM

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Stephen Wade

Books

Whimsical New Museum Will Bring Hans Christian Andersen’s Imagination to Life

The museum is being built at the birthplace of the mind behind “The Little Mermaid” and “The Ugly Duckling.”

February 16, 2021 03:48 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

“We Are Holding the Olympics This Summer,” Says Japanese PM

“I am determined to achieve the games as a proof of human victory against the pandemic, a symbol of global solidarity and to give hope and courage around the world.”

January 29, 2021 03:27 PM

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Mari Yamaguchi

COVID + Travel

Sri Lanka Reopens to International Travelers After 10 Months Shut

Are Americans on the list? That part is unclear. Regardless, three rounds of COVID tests will be required.

January 21, 2021 12:28 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Tips + News

Is the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 Still On?

The city hopes to successfully host the games in July after they were postponed for a year due to the pandemic.

December 18, 2020 04:04 PM

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Mari Yamaguchi

Food + Drink

A Totally Biased List of the Best Foods to Eat in NYC—and Where to Eat Them

For the best food in NYC, look no further than these iconic, must-eat dishes and the best places to try them, according to local New Yorkers.

September 09, 2020 06:30 PM

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Staff

Tips + News

As NYC Reopens, This Is What Summer in the City Looks Like in 2020

New York is experiencing a summer unlike any other in order to control the coronavirus outbreak.

July 20, 2020 02:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

With Recovery of Last Case, New Zealand Has Eradicated COVID-19

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted—but don’t expect to plan a trip to New Zealand anytime soon.

June 08, 2020 01:38 PM

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Nick Perry

Tips + News

Spain Plans to Reopen to Travelers in July

The prime minister says Spain will allow the arrival of foreign tourists “under safe conditions” this July but has yet to announce details about exact dates or who will be welcome.

May 26, 2020 05:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Future of Travel

Clear Develops a Health ID That Includes Coronavirus Screening

To help screen employees, consumers, and eventually travelers, the biometric ID company Clear has created a technology that allows for health checks that are linked to your identity.

May 12, 2020 03:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

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