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Where to Go in Spring

6 Outdoor Adventures for Spring Break in the United States

Whether you’re looking to dive deep underwater or witness a spectacle in the sky, there’s something for you.

February 24, 2023 12:19 PM

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Terry Ward

UNESCO World Heritage

How to See 14 Iconic UNESCO Sites on a Single Trip

Travel by private jet and maximize your time with these world wonders.

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Tips + News

Albanian World Heritage Site Struggles Without Tourists

Residents of the UNESCO-protected city of Gjirokastra are calling for government help to keep their businesses afloat as pandemic pains linger.

March 1, 2021 12:47 PM

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Llazar Semini

Hotels

Under Canvas Bryce Canyon Is Now Open

Just 15 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park’s entrance, Under Canvas is bringing glamping to southern Utah’s rugged landscape.

August 4, 2022 02:14 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Large flat rocks at shore of Sarakiniko beach on island of Milos

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Get off the Tourist Trail in Greece

Neighborhood-hop in Athens in the off-season, swap party isle Mykonos for stately Syros, and chow down at old-school fish tavernas in Zakynthos.

May 30, 2024 02:52 PM

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Helen Iatrou

Hotels

The 7 Best Hotels to Stay at in Brooklyn Right Now

Choosing a hotel in New York City can be overwhelming. Here, we narrow down the options to the best of the best in Brooklyn.

October 21, 2023 09:37 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

The Moroccan City Henri Matisse Called a “Painter’s Paradise”

Europe’s gateway to Africa, Tangier has long attracted artists and writers.

January 28, 2021 09:01 AM

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Susie Hodge

Food + Drink

In Jordan, to Grandmother’s House We Go

How three sisters are using their grandmother’s old recipes to inspire real change in the Jordanian capital of Amman.

November 16, 2021 01:43 PM

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Jonathan Thompson

Young black woman with curly hair sitting in airport, tired, with red rolling suitcase

Travel Tips + Etiquette

We Tried These 5 Unusual Jet Lag Remedies to See If They Work

Jet lag can really put a damper on international travel. Here’s how you might be able to beat it.

January 12, 2026 05:58 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

There’s More to Kenya Than Safaris

In Nairobi, the Maasai Mara, and beyond, a safari veteran has a distinctive new experience.

October 7, 2019 04:16 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Food + Drink

The Gin Distillery at the End of the World

At the gateway to Chile’s remote Torres del Paine National Park, the Last Hope Distillery rewards adventurers to Patagonia with craft spirits and conviviality.

October 31, 2019 02:28 PM

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Emily Gillespie

The empty sandy expanse and grassy dunes of Gorteen Bay Beach.

Where to Go in Spring

Why Off Season Is a Magical Time to Travel in Ireland

You’ll be rewarded with blissfully empty beaches and unhurried meandering from cafés to craft studios.

April 29, 2024 01:58 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Small Ship Cruises

Virgin Voyages’ First Season to Be as Progressive as Its Rule-Breaking Ship

The new cruise line from Richard Branson will be piloted by a Canadian woman, host an LGBTQ voyage, and have midnight sail-aways. Why are we not surprised?

June 28, 2019 08:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

Left photo displays film photo of St. Thomas. Right photo displays film photo of street in St. Thomas.

Islands

The Best Places to Visit in the U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands is a destination for both land and sea adventure.

June 13, 2023 11:37 PM

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Kristin Braswell

COVID + Travel

Netherlands Go Back Into Lockdown for Holidays

All non-essential stores, bars, and restaurants in the Netherlands are closed from December 19 until January 14.

December 20, 2021 04:18 PM

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Danica Kirka

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