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The painted, gilded, curved ceiling, of the Wieskirche in Germany, flanked by ornate columns and sculptures.

UNESCO Heritage Sites in Germany Where You Can Embrace the Monk’s Life

Explore rich religious traditions and outstanding architecture at the country’s most magnificent cathedrals and monasteries.

Sponsored by Hilton and the German National Tourist Board

Tips + News

Tourists in Sardinia Fined up to $3,600 for Beach Souvenirs

A 2017 regional law made it illegal to remove sand, seashells, and beach rocks from the Italian island.

June 7, 2021 03:36 PM

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Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, is located in Bali's jungle interior 40 minutes by care north of Ubud.

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Bali Without the Crowds? This New Resort Offers a Hidden Side of the Island

This new luxury resort in Bali’s jungle-covered interior is far from the tourist throngs—and immerses guests in nature and local culture.

July 18, 2023 01:40 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 33 New Sites to Its 2021 World Heritage List

The latest additions—from Europe’s great spa towns to a nearly 100-year-old railway in Iran—are definitely worthy of a detour or even planning your next trip around.

July 30, 2021 03:04 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Diptych showing Tierra Atacama's terrace (left) and vicunas in front of volcanic mountains in San Pedro de Atacama Chile (right)

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Stargazing, Flamingo-Filled Lagoons, and Indigenous Craft at a Reimagined Atacama Desert Design Hotel

Chile’s Tierra Atacama lodge has reopened with a renewed focus on Atacameño culture and excursions to geysers, salt pans, and lunar landscapes

October 10, 2025 05:26 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Outdoor Adventure

The Top Wild Places in Asheville and How to Explore Them

Asheville may be known for its vibrant arts scene, craft beer, and elegant Biltmore Estate—but travelers yearning for adventure will love its magnificent natural spaces, too.

June 30, 2022 09:02 AM

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Cortina Jenelle Caldwell

Colorful umbrellas form a partial roof above a retail district in Sasebo on Japan's Kyushu Island with some people walking about and a yellow bench in the foreground

Cruise

See Japan’s Quieter Side on This Locally Run Cruise

A recently launched Japanese cruise line is offering a more culturally immersive way to explore lesser-visited corners of Japan.

May 29, 2026 01:19 PM

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Shayla Martin

Travel for Good

A New Partnership Aims to Protect Our Fragile Oceans—Here’s How Travelers Can Help

Conservation International and Pew Charitable Trusts are teaming up to protect 7 million square miles of ocean. There are many ways travelers can join the effort to preserve oceans as well.

April 20, 2021 05:39 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

History + Culture

A Thoughtful and Inclusive Tour of Historic Charleston Plantations

At sprawling plantations in South Carolina’s largest city, you’ll discover renowned architecture, award-winning gardens—and a growing awareness of the importance of centering Black voices.

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