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Holland America Line's 'MS Nieuw Amsterdam' ship sailing through Alaska's Inside Passage with green snow-capped mountains all around

Cruise

The Best Alaska Cruises to Book in 2026, From New Luxury Yachts to Nature-Focused Expeditions

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure, an adults-only sailing, or a truly luxurious escape, these are the best Alaska cruises for every type of traveler.

January 28, 2026 01:22 PM

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Bailey Berg

Longreads

Searching for Santa Claus

For decades, some people have held fast to the belief that the hometown of the holiday icon is in northern Finland—not the North Pole.

December 14, 2021 10:26 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotel News + Openings

Santa’s Cabin Is Open for a Free 3-Night Stay This Holiday Season

Airbnb is giving away a stay at Santa’s home in Finnish Lapland to one lucky family. The only catch? The elves might put you to work in the post office.

December 4, 2023 04:58 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Travel for Good

How Aboriginal Tourism Is Changing Travel in Australia

A new initiative Down Under is increasing the visibility of indigenous travel experiences.

February 12, 2020 08:20 AM

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Katie Lockhart

Air Travel News

Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Is the Future (Ugh)

The idea of being connected to the internet without cost at 30,000 feet is a draw for many travelers—but not this one.

May 6, 2022 09:42 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cities We Love

Why Düsseldorf is a Culture-Lover’s Dream Trip

With a thriving art scene, legendary music venues, and known as Germany’s fashion capital, this creative—and walkable—city inspires visitors with fresh perspectives.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

Cities We Love

7 Ways to Uncover History in Nuremberg

From the Middle Ages to WWII, the past is never far away in Bavaria’s second-largest city.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.

Here’s what to know about the new passport design.

May 8, 2026 01:09 PM

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Terry Ward

Natural Wonders

11 Remote Places That Take Crowd-Free Travel to the Extreme

These locales may be difficult to reach, but the views make the effort more than worthwhile.

February 5, 2025 03:05 PM

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Becca Blond

Cities We Love

9 Reasons Why Bremen is One of Germany’s Most Innovative Cities

The pulsating, multifaceted heart of Northwest Germany rose to prominence as a hive of cutting-edge technology, science, architecture, and gastronomy some 1,200 years ago.

Sponsored by The German National Tourist Board

Where to Travel Next

The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

If you dream of spending your retirement as an expat on an island, these are the most beautiful—and affordable—places to move to in the world.

December 7, 2023 11:30 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Road Trips

The Best Winter Road Trips in the U.S.

Why winter is the best time to take a leisurely trip through the South or visit Utah’s popular national parks.

December 5, 2023 01:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Where to Travel Next

Where Do Europeans Vacation? Some Advice From Travelers Who Take Trips Seriously.

Our transatlantic friends can offer some pointers for better ways to vacation.

April 14, 2022 12:46 PM

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Lottie Gross

Two adults and a child bike on a wooden path that cuts through the green grass in the mountain valley. Behind them, green trees and large gray mountains loom.

Festivals + Events

7 Festivals Near Yosemite That Are Worth Planning Your Trip Around

Come for the waterfalls and wildflowers; stay for the festivals and live music.

Sponsored by Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau

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

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