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Electric Boats Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

From Buenos Aires to Belfast to Bangkok, newly electrified ferries and tour boats (and even a few cruise ships) are changing the way we set sail.

May 14, 2024 05:31 PM

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Elissa Garay

The Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is filled with materials inspired by traditional regional textiles.

Hotels

The 8 Best Hotels in Abu Dhabi for a Truly Local Stay

Sparkling waters, otherworldly sand dunes, and palm-shaded oases await near Abu Dhabi’s most exciting hotels.

January 4, 2023 02:20 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Sponsored by Destination Toronto

Open window shades help flight attendants, and passengers, spot any unusual occurrences during the most critical phases of the flight.

Air Travel News

The Real Reason Airlines Want You to Raise the Window Shade Before Takeoff and Landing

There’s no universal rule about window shades on flights, but there is a clear safety reason behind why crews often ask passengers to keep them open during takeoff and landing.

April 9, 2026 12:18 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

How to Get an International Driver’s Permit

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Get an International Driver’s License

Driving legally in a foreign country isn’t as easy as just showing up with your license. In many cases, you’ll need a special permit.

September 27, 2023 11:19 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Plates with Mexican food, including a piece of fish with greens, tostadas, and tartare, being prepared by a chef with tattooed hands

Food + Drink

17 Restaurants That Prove Colorado Has One of America’s Most Exciting Dining Scenes

The perfect eating tour involves elaborate tasting menus, innovative immigrant cooking, and plenty of ingredients foraged from the Rocky Mountains.

September 27, 2024 02:22 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Air Travel News

United, Hawaiian, Alaska, and American to Offer COVID-19 Testing to Passengers

U.S. airlines are racing to introduce rapid-result testing options to help spur travel to Hawaii, the Caribbean, and beyond.

September 30, 2020 09:17 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Wow Air to Start Flying Again

The low-cost Icelandic airline known for its $99 flight deals across the pond is being resuscitated.

September 11, 2019 07:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

A snowy cliff protrudes from the water in Svalbard, Norway

Cruise News

Authorities to Limit Arctic Cruises with New Regulations

New rules for polar cruises are intended to protect some of the world’s most remote and vulnerable destinations.

April 25, 2024 07:11 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Health + Wellness

How Travel Can Help You Live a Longer, Healthier Life

Some of the best bits of travel—exploration, exercise, and connection—can also be beneficial to your health.

May 29, 2025 01:39 PM

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Nathalie Alonso

Winter Sports

The World’s Most Charming Ski Towns

These destinations are just as much about the slopes as they are the après-ski.

November 6, 2019 10:26 AM

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Staff

International Beaches

Beautiful Beaches in the Caribbean for a Getaway Without the Crowds

Powdery white sand? Check. Crystal-clear waters? When it comes to beaches, the Caribbean has it on lock.

October 30, 2024 01:22 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Outdoor Adventure

Many People Don’t Know This Type of Safari Exists—but It’s the Best Way to See Animals Up Close

Weaving along a maze of channels and lagoons, you never know what nature will throw at you.

February 10, 2025 02:57 PM

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Alexandra Owens

Hiking + Cycling

This Land Is Our Land: Places in Europe Where Access to Nature Is a Basic Human Right

In some countries, you’re welcome to roam wherever you want. On an extended bike tour, one writer experienced the ins and outs of exercising that freedom. Here’s what she learned.

May 9, 2018 05:11 PM

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Jen Sotolongo

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