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A father and son riding a wave on a paddleboard on Maui

Nov 18, 20216 min read

The best time to visit Maui for whale watching, hitting the beach or avoiding crowds

Two women pose in front of palm trees and a yellow car in Cyprus

Nov 17, 20215 min read

Find the best time for your next Cyprus vacation with our seasonal guide

Man and woman walking through tunnel at the Tombs of the Kings

Nov 17, 20214 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Cyprus?

Cyprus's backroads reveal surprises at every turn

Nov 17, 20216 min read

The 5 most sensational road trips in Cyprus

USA, Arizona, Phoenix

Nov 16, 20216 min read

Why winter is the best time to visit Phoenix

Photo taken in Palm Springs, United States

Nov 16, 20215 min read

Here's how to get around Palm Springs on four wheels, two wheels or none

Rocky mountain, Aspen, Colorado, USA

Nov 16, 20216 min read

The easiest ways to get around Aspen

Woman waiting in a long line for a flight wearing a N95 face mask during a global pandemic

Nov 16, 20215 min read

Flying home for Thanksgiving? 6 things to know if you haven't traveled lately

A cable car at the Sandia Peak Tramway approaching the top of Sandia Mountain, with the city of Albuquerque in the background.

Nov 15, 20214 min read

How to get around in Albuquerque: bus, bike, and aerial tram

USA, California, Palm Springs, woman riding bicycle on the street

Nov 11, 20218 min read

The best neighborhoods in Palm Springs for foodies, architecture lovers and shoppers

Phnom Penh, view from inside tuk tuk taxi, Cambodia

Nov 11, 20215 min read

An insider's guide to Phnom Penh, Southeast Asia’s new capital of cool

Young loving couple with vintage motorcycle riding next to ancient stone aqueduct monument in Cyprus

Nov 11, 20216 min read

Getting around Cyprus: how to navigate this sun-drenched island

Two skiers take in the snowy views of Aspen, Colorado

Nov 9, 20216 min read

The best time to visit Aspen

2AAK5JC San Felipe De Neri Church, built in 1793 and the only building in Old Town Albuquerque New Mexico that dates back to the Spanish colonial period.

Nov 9, 20215 min read

Albuquerque’s top neighborhoods to explore

A cute mixed race family enjoys the rides and sun at the fair activities on Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, California. They all wear sunglasses with big smiles.

Nov 9, 20214 min read

More kids in the US can now get vaccinated: here's what that means for holiday travel

Los Angeles CA - September, 28 2019: In-N-Out Burger, Inc. is a regional chain of fast food restaurants with locations primarily in the American Southwest and Pacific coast. The chain is currently headquartered in Irvine, California. In-N-Out Burger has slowly expanded outside Southern California into the rest of California, as well as into Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Texas and recently Oregon.

Nov 8, 20213 min read

LA requires everyone 12 and over to be vaccinated to enter venues across the city

Farmland near Mount Muhabura.

Nov 8, 20212 min read

Rwanda makes changes to its quarantine policy for vaccinated tourists

Nov 5, 20218 min read

The classic US motel is making a comeback, here's why

Rear view of cute little Asian girl with sunglasses enjoying the sun by the promenade and looking over city skyline and Victoria harbor on a lovely sunny day Hong Kong.

Nov 4, 20217 min read

What to know about traveling with unvaccinated kids

Nov 4, 20215 min read

Celebrate women's history in Washington, DC at these historic sites

Female hiker on a snowcapped mountain in Austria

Nov 4, 20216 min read

Do I need a visa to enjoy Austria's mountain vistas?

Woman relaxing on beach in Kauai.

Nov 3, 20216 min read

6 easy day trips from Honolulu

People snap selfies in the mouth of Hole-in-the-Rock, Phoenix, Arizona.

Nov 3, 20214 min read

Road, rails and trails: the best ways to get around Phoenix, Arizona

Driving through the desert, sparse trees along the road, during sunset

Nov 3, 20216 min read

Explore Southern California on these top 5 day trips from Palm Springs

A hiker looks at Bowtie Arch outside of Moab, Utah.

Nov 3, 20216 min read

Top free (and almost free) things to do in Moab

Two female friends of different ethnicities spend an autumn day on the organic Stone Ridge Orchard farm in upstate New York.

Nov 2, 20216 min read

9 best places to visit in Hudson Valley

Room interior at renovated Thompson Central Park.jpg

Nov 2, 20212 min read

A classic NYC hotel gets a top-to-bottom facelift... except for this famous institution within its walls

Woman walking on the beach of Paynes Bay at sunset. Surrounded by a beautiful stretch of sand, this is one of the most popular beach on the west coast of Barbados. Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Nov 1, 20214 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Barbados?

Man diving into clear water at Paros, Greece

Oct 31, 20215 min read

A sea change from Mykonos: five easy day trips

There's never really a bad time to visit somewhere as beautiful as Mykonos

Oct 29, 20215 min read

Raving or relaxing? How to pick the best time for your trip to Mykonos

Square of Saint Mary's, fountain Rio Turia and cathedral in background at dusk in Valencia, Spain.

Oct 29, 20216 min read

The best neighborhoods in Valencia: where centuries-old heritage embraces innovation

Medical staff are checking the temperature of woman. Before entering the area with an epidemic Covid-19

Oct 29, 20213 min read

Can I travel to the USA if I've had mix-and-match vaccines?

Young woman riding motorcycle on empty road

Oct 28, 20216 min read

The best time to visit Malibu: a seasonal guide

Medical team walking in the hospital corridor

Oct 27, 20216 min read

What you need to know about finding and paying for healthcare abroad

Woman with protective face mask arriving in hotel room.

Oct 27, 20217 min read

Need to self-isolate on arrival? Here’s what you need to know

A woman with an umbrella waiting in line, following social distancing guidelines and using her smartphone.

Oct 26, 20215 min read

How to manage vaccine certifications and COVID-19 passports for international travel

Family stuck in airport.

Oct 26, 20214 min read

What do I do if my flight gets cancelled⁠—and can I get a refund?

Woman With Luggage Waiting At Airport Check-In Counter.

Oct 26, 20214 min read

What happens if I'm denied entry to a country on arrival?

Woman getting covid 190 vaccine.

Oct 26, 20216 min read

What is vaccine tourism and is it ethical?

Commuting during a pandemic.

Oct 26, 20215 min read

What is the IATA Travel Pass and do I need it to travel?

Young woman using digital passport app on mobile phone for travel during COVID-19.

Oct 26, 20214 min read

What is a vaccine passport and do I need one to travel?

Photo taken in Milan, Italy

Oct 26, 20216 min read

The best time to visit Milan: a seasonal guide

Monument Valley at sunset, Navajo Nation Reservation, Utah, USA

Oct 26, 20217 min read

9 expert tips for a safe road trip during the pandemic

china train spring.jpg

Oct 24, 20214 min read

5 epic train journeys to take in China

Comuna 13 in Medellin's Antioquia Department.

Oct 22, 20216 min read

Getting around Medellín by gondola, tram and train

Young woman with a backpack traveling in Bali, Indonesia. She is checking her mobile phone, looking for travel tips on where to go next.

Oct 21, 20212 min read

Bali is now open to travelers from 19 countries - but there are no direct international flights yet

Photo of a young woman riding on a train, enjoying her trip while looking through the window

Oct 21, 20212 min read

A new low-cost train service linking these UK cities launches today

A man mountain biking on the Hymasa trail, Moab, Utah.

Oct 19, 20215 min read

How to get around Moab, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks

The aluminum-paneled Soumaya Museum stands in Plaza Carso in the Polanco district of Mexico City. The art museum/cultural institution has works from over 30 centuries of art. In the foreground workers on their lunch break enjoy a game of ping pong in the plaza.

Oct 19, 20215 min read

How to spend the perfect weekend in Mexico City

Seven Mile Bridge in Florida Keys

Oct 18, 20215 min read

First-time Florida Keys: island hopping along the Overseas Highway

Close up of dinosaur statue by Historic Route 66 sign, Holbrook, Arizona, United States

Oct 14, 20216 min read

Experience historic Route 66 on an amazing Arizona road trip

Monument valley under the blue sky

Oct 14, 20215 min read

Explore Arizona's natural beauty beyond the Grand Canyon on this epic road trip

The stone spire known as Spider Rock is one of the most popular sites in Canyon de Chelly National Monument.

Oct 14, 20215 min read

Learn about Native cultures and Tribal lands on this Arizona road trip

Monument at This Is The Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City, Utah

Oct 13, 20216 min read

These Salt Lake City parks are perfect for a stroll

July 1, 2008: An elderly man on an orange Harley-Davidson in front of the HD museum.

Oct 13, 20216 min read

The best ways to get around in Milwaukee

Berlin, Germany - September 06, 2013: Passengers moving through modern main railway station at Berlin Hauptbahnhof. S-Bahn train waiting for the people.

Oct 13, 20212 min read

Free Interrail passes are once again up for grabs for young Europeans

Temple Square dominates the downtown neighborhood of Salt Lake City

Oct 12, 20216 min read

Best neighborhoods in Salt Lake City: saints, sinners and serene views

St Anthony Main, Minnesota

Oct 12, 20215 min read

When's the best time to visit Minneapolis?

street view on Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota - July 24, 2017: USA; Shutterstock ID 1964255125; your: Tasmin Waby; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Demand Project

Oct 12, 20215 min read

It's easy to get around in Minneapolis, even in winter

Man buying a bowl of food from a food truck in Richmond.

Oct 12, 20215 min read

When's the best time to visit Richmond, Virginia?

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