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Make the Most of Rome’s Many Charms—Without the Crowds

Explore neighborhoods outside the Aurelian Walls, eat bucatini all’amatriciana at the restaurant that introduced it to Rome, and visit a winery owned by a prince.

March 4, 2025 07:55 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

A man in a wheelchair moves to the lift of a specialized vehicle.

Accessible Travel

How to Rent a Wheelchair-Accessible Van

These six tips include how to rent a van with the right bells and whistles and why airport pickup and drop-off can be deal-breakers.

December 3, 2024 08:25 AM

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Jaclyn Greenberg

Tips + News

Rome Bans Souvenir Stalls Near Major Monuments

In an effort to improve “decorum,” Rome’s mayor is forcing 17 souvenir stands to move away from landmarks like the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon.

January 9, 2020 08:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

An Electric Road Trip From L.A. to Las Vegas Is Easier Than You May Think

Many people fly the 300-mile journey, but the eco-option is getting more and more feasible.

December 17, 2021 02:36 PM

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Tim Chester

Road Trips

Why Road Trips are Greener in Colorado

With EV-friendly roads and sustainability efforts everywhere, Colorado makes for the perfect eco-conscious road trip. Here’s where to go.

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Visit Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and you'll experience an ecosystem that interweaves the land and ocean.

National Parks

9 Canadian National Parks to Visit for a Beautiful Escape

Nothing solves a bad case of cabin fever like a national park, and Canada is in good supply.

November 6, 2024 04:21 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Rows of green, leafy vineyard under the sun

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 Lesser-Known Spanish Wine Regions You Need to Visit Right Now

Visit these underrated places in Spain, and taste incredible wine along the way.

July 4, 2024 02:39 PM

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Ari Bendersky

Several High-Speed Train Routes Are Coming to the United States

Trains

These 5 New High-Speed Trains Are Coming to the U.S.

From Texas to Florida, train travel is about to get a lot faster across the country.

August 11, 2023 01:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A suite onboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, with a sofa and small dining table with food and champagne on it in the foreground and a double bed in the background and walls decked out with ornate wood details

Trains

What It’s Like to Travel on Europe’s Most Glamorous Train

On a Venice Simplon-Orient-Express rail journey from Italy to France, guests experience slow, intentional travel in all its glory on classic Art Deco train cars.

May 8, 2026 12:45 PM

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Erica Firpo

Trains

Inside the Speakeasy-Style Train Bar That’s Located . . . in a Desert Strip Mall?

Platform 18 is built to look like a replica of a 1927 Pullman train car, delivering an immersive experience along with your drink.

December 21, 2021 03:36 PM

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Kara Newman

Two people in snow gear outside in a snowy parking lot, one is wrapped in a colorful Rumpl travel blanket

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Gifts for Travelers That Cost Less Than $100

Give your friends and family the travel accessories they’ll actually use.

November 11, 2025 03:34 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

JR stands atop his L'Observatoire sleeper car in front of the famed Venice skyline.

Trains

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Unveils an Over-the-Top Sleeper Carriage

Not yet on the rails, the new L’Observatoire carriage by French street artist JR made its grand debut at the Venice Biennale.

May 1, 2024 06:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

View of cliffside buildings in Positano on Italy's Amalfi coast during the early morning sunrise

Air Travel News

An Airport Is Reopening in One of Italy’s Most Beloved Destinations

After being closed since 2016, the Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport is being reborn as a commercial hub for the Amalfi Coast.

March 6, 2024 05:37 PM

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Erica Firpo

Washington D.C. subway station with passengers in motion blur

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