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Trains
Europe Has a Lot of Beautiful Train Rides. These 7 in Italy Top the List.
It’s all about the journey, especially in Italy.
December 27, 2024 10:00 AM
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Erica Firpo
Train running by colorful houses on cliff overlooking sea.
Restaurant employees working in a garden in front of a historic farmhouse restaurant in Norway
Restaurants + Cafés
10 Restaurants Worth Planning a Trip Around
December 27, 2024 09:28 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A pelican on a dock
Islands
Hemingway’s Favorite Getaway Is an Adventurer’s Dream
December 27, 2024 07:54 AM
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Alex Schechter
A night sky lit up by stars and the milky away above a desert landscape with red mountains
Astrotourism
16 Stunning Places to Go Stargazing in 2025
December 27, 2024 04:42 AM
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Nile Cappello
La Roqqa in Porto Ercole has a red exterior and has views of the marina.
Hotels We Love
The 7 Best Hotels in Italy for Getting Off the Beaten Path
December 26, 2024 12:42 PM
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Erica Firpo
People roaming around outside St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City
Trending News
Rome’s Jubilee Year Has Begun—Here’s What to Know and How to Avoid the Crowds
December 26, 2024 10:10 AM
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Erica Firpo
A child looks out from the balcony of the 6,762-passenger MSC World Europa mega-cruise-ship with a port and another cruise ship blurred in the background
Cruise
I Took My Son on an Over-the-Top European Mega-Ship Cruise. Here’s What We Loved—and What We Didn’t
December 26, 2024 09:53 AM
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Blane Bachelor
Pool chairs by a pool with a green mountain in the background
Beaches
St. Lucia is a Year-Round Vacation Spot—A Local Reveals 4 of Its Best Beaches
December 26, 2024 09:00 AM
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Mariette Williams
Historic town of Perast in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro with older homes and buildings with orange-tiled roofs, lining the waterfrton with a handful of small boats moored, and mountains in the background
Cruise
How to Escape the Mediterranean Cruise Crowds? Head to This Underrated Coastal Paradise Instead
December 23, 2024 06:02 PM
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Fran Golden
Elevated view of the skyline of Munich, Germany, with the old townhall and Heilig Geist church during a sunny day
Where to Go in Spring
11 Best Places to Travel in March
December 23, 2024 03:01 PM
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Mark Ellwood
11 Different New Year’s Traditions Around the World
Festivals + Events
New Year’s Traditions Around the World Go Way Beyond Fireworks—These Are the 14 Coolest
December 23, 2024 01:12 PM
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Chris Ciolli
A person in a brightly colored, elaborate costume with a head dress and mask in Chile's Arica’s La Fuerza del Sol festival.
Food + Drink
7 Food Festivals in Chile Worth Planning Your Trip Around
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Horses running through an open greed field in Torres del Paine, Magallanes, Chile.
Outdoor Adventure
Discover the Pristine, Untamed Patagonian Paradise That Few Travelers Ever See
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A view of Villarrica Lake and a snow-covered moutain behind it in Pucón, Chile
Road Trips
Road Trip Through Chile’s Stunning Lake District
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Rock formations at a beach, with turquoise and dark blue water in the foreground
Islands
The 10 Best Tropical Island Escapes Where You Can Warm Up This Winter
December 23, 2024 01:04 AM
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Paul Rubio
JetBlue's Mint-class (or business-class) seats with small dividers for added privacy and additional storage and table areas surrounding them
Air Travel News
JetBlue Lays Out Plans for New First-Class Seats on Domestic Flights
December 20, 2024 01:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Royal Isabela is one of many stylish resorts where you can celebrate the season in Puerto Rico.
Holiday Travel
This Caribbean Island is Perfect for a Winter Holiday Escape
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The Best Luggage Tags to Help Identify Your Bag
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Luggage Tags to Help Identify Your Bag
December 20, 2024 12:57 PM
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Amy Jurries
Hotels are seeing that their guests, like those at Six Senses Ibiza, travel for meaningful experiences and connections to the destinations they’re visiting.
Hotels
4 Things Travelers Are Expecting From Hotels in 2025—and How Hotels Are Responding
December 20, 2024 12:20 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Qatar Airways Qsuites business class
Loyalty + Rewards
This Is When It’s Actually Worth It to Buy Airline Miles (and When It’s Not)
December 20, 2024 07:50 AM
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Paul Rubio
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Air Travel News
Air New Zealand’s Skycouch is A Game-Changer for Economy Fliers—But is It Worth the Upgrade?
December 19, 2024 05:41 PM
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Jessie Beck
Aerial view of a section of the famous Las Vegas strip at sunset with the Bellagio hotel and its elaborate fountain in the foreground
Trending News
Hotels Will Be Banned From Adding Hidden Charges to Your Final Bill in 2025—Here’s What to Know
December 19, 2024 04:43 PM
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Jeri Clausing
A panoramic view of the snowy mountains surrounding the valley of Park City, Utah.
Winter Sports
7 Must-Try Winter Activities in Park City, Utah
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A panoramic view of bright lights in the cool blue snow-covered valley of Park City, Utah at dusk.
Sustainable Travel
7 Tips for a Greener Trip to Park City
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A selfie view of an outstretched hand holding a cup of hot chocolate covered in marshmallows and whipped cream at a ski spot.
Food + Drink
A Local’s Guide to Après Ski and Shopping in Park City, Utah
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Health + Wellness
Here’s How to Arrive at Your Destination Looking Like You’ve Just Had a Facial Instead of a 10-Hour Flight
December 19, 2024 11:03 AM
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Sara Button
The facade of the Raffles Hotel Singapore has white columns and a red roof.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 16 Best Historic Hotels Around the World
December 19, 2024 09:00 AM
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Mary Holland
An unlabeled jar of peanut butter surrounded by whole peanuts
Air Travel News
7 Surprising Things You Can’t Bring Through TSA. Peanut Butter? It Depends.
December 19, 2024 03:50 AM
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Billie Cohen
Coumeenoole beach & Bay, Slea Head, Dingle, Kerry, Dunmore Head, Blasket Islands
Where to Travel Next
Where to Travel With Your Family in 2025, According to Travel Advisors
December 18, 2024 04:09 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Waterfalls coming down from cliffsides
Outdoor Adventure
I’ve Hiked in More Than 100 European National Parks—These Are the Most Beautiful
December 18, 2024 02:47 PM
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Phoebe Smith
An aerial view of a rectangular pool with boulders and waves surrounding it
Where to Go in Winter
Escape the Cold in These 7 Countries Where It’s Summer Right Now
December 18, 2024 01:33 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
a smattering of cars and tents line the sandy shoreline of San Carlos beach on the Sea of Cortez in Guaymas, Mexico, with coastal bluffs in the background
Cruise News
6 Hidden-Gem Mexican Port Towns Where You Can Avoid the Cruise Crowds
December 17, 2024 05:45 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
A pastel, cloudy sky reflected in the water at Virginia Beach.
Outdoor Adventure
Why Virginia Beach Shines in the Off-Season
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