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Vermont Restores Amtrak Service After Nearly 16-Month Hiatus

On July 19, you can take the Vermonter and the Ethan Allen Express within the state for just $1.

July 13, 2021 09:14 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Danish tall-masted ship “<i>Danmark”</i> comes to New York City in September.

Travel for Good

A Danish Tall Ship Will Dock at South Street Seaport in September—and You Can Board

Talk ship-shop and sustainability with the 80 cadets of the “Danmark” during Climate Week NYC 2022.

August 26, 2022 03:08 PM

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Jane L. Levere

Outdoor Adventure

8 Festive National Parks for the Holidays, From Carols in a Cave to a First-Class Polar Express Train

From the Smokies to Hot Springs, celebrate the season with snowman scavenger hunts, sailing or skiing with Santa, and snowball competitions.

November 24, 2025 03:10 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Minnewaska Park in New York, cliffs and water

Weekend Getaways

10 Weekend Getaways From NYC for Lobster Rolls, Contemporary Art, and Fall Foliage

Getting out of the city is a breath of fresh air; here’s where to go by train, bus, or car.

October 2, 2025 02:20 AM

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Sarah Buder

Trains

Amtrak Is Adding Private Rooms to Overnight Northeast Regional Trains

Take the edge off a red-eye and skip the coach seat.

March 10, 2021 05:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Four-bedroom cliff retreats at Six Senses La Sagesse in Grenada sit on a rocky promontory.

Stay Here Next

This Less-Visited Caribbean Island Just Got a New Luxury Resort

The new Six Senses La Sagesse resort offers travelers a sustainable, wellness-focused luxury option on the under-visited Caribbean island of Grenada.

August 16, 2024 04:52 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

Smaller airlines like "hop-on jet service" JSX require customer-facing staff to have autism training.

Air Travel News

These Airlines Go the Extra Mile for Travelers With Autism

Find out which airlines are making the extra effort to support travelers on the autism spectrum.

July 11, 2023 11:08 AM

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Melinda Fulmer

International Beaches

8 Beautiful, Must-Visit Beaches Near Barcelona

There is no shortage of excellent beaches near Barcelona. Here are the best beaches within two hours of Barcelona to visit on your next trip to Spain.

August 11, 2023 04:09 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

Orient Express Venezia lounge area with blue couches, chandeliers, and white columns

Hotel News + Openings

A 15th-Century Palazzo in Venice Is Now a Hotel from the Historic Orient Express Brand

The historic Orient Express train company’s second hotel transforms a 15th-century residence into a 47-room retreat.

March 30, 2026 06:05 PM

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Laura Rysman

People riding Hiccup's Wing Gliders in Epic Universe's Head to How to Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk, with water splashing and a colorful fictional land in the background

A new four-story venue brings exciting Asian culinary and cultural experiences to the heart of New York City.

January 13, 2026 09:46 AM

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Chris Dong

History + Culture

The Girl Wrestlers of Varanasi, India, Are Changing the Rules of the Game

Inspired by a Bollywood film, young girls and women in northern India are taking up “kushti”—an ancient form of wrestling traditionally only practiced by men.

March 15, 2022 06:41 PM

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Eileen McDougall

Trees with amber and green colored leaves line the water's edge. In the distance, a waterfall breaks in the middle of mountains.

National Parks

Everyone Visits Yosemite in the Summer, But Here’s a Smarter Time to Go

Perfect weather, stunning scenery, and more room to roam—here’s why spring and fall are the best times to visit.

Sponsored by Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau

Videos

The Best Time to Visit Alaska Might Surprise You [VIDEO]

Here’s when to go, depending on which activity you’d like to do.

November 9, 2023 05:31 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Trains

On the Rocky Mountaineer Train, Seeing the West—and Taking It Slow

Aboard the new luxury train that travels through some of the most scenic landscapes in Utah and Colorado.

October 1, 2021 11:38 AM

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Sebastian Modak

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