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The Old West Is Alive and Well in Carson City, And Now’s the Time to Visit

Where to hike, railbike and pull up a stool at a 120-year-old saloon

We Found the Perfect Historic Hotel in Santa Barbara

If you were any closer to the beach, you’d be swimming

5 ​Castles to Stay in During Your Next Trip to the UK and Ireland

With England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales finally reopen to tourists, it's time to go big. Castle big.

Vaccinated Travelers Will Soon Be Able to Visit Hawaii Without COVID Testing

Here's when the testing and quarantine measures will lift, and what it will take for all restrictions to end

How to Ensure Your First Vacation as a Couple Isn’t an Unmitigated Disaster

Your first trip together is an important relationship milestone. Here's what you should know before booking any flights.

The Dadventures: These 14 Epic Trips Are the Ultimate Father’s Day Gifts

From private safaris to heli-skiing in Alaska, these once-in-a-lifetime itineraries will beat anything you can find at Hammacher Schlemmer

How Long Will Vacation Posting Remain a Social-Media Faux Pas?

With large parts of the world still in lockdown, influencers are being more selective about what they share online. Will it last?

It’s Time You Finally Visited One of Europe’s Best Nude Beaches

After a year of masks, nothing will feel more liberating than sunbathing in your birthday suit

Set Sail on the First Approved US Cruise Since the Pandemic Began

The CDC is allowing a single paid sailing from a Royal Caribbean subsidiary in June

Review: The Adults-Only Circa Resort Is a Sports Bettor’s Paradise in Downtown Vegas

With the world's largest sportsbook and a stadium-style pool club with a 78-million-pixel screen, there is no better place on earth for the big game

5 Secluded Cabins and Campgrounds Near Chicago to Help You Get Back to “Normal”

This summer’s best vacations come with 20+ acres of nobody else (also a helipad)

Why Are So Many Hawaiian Tourists Suddenly Renting U-Haul Trucks?

Who wouldn't want to observe the awesome beauty of Hawaii from the inside of a moving truck?

Belize Is the Perfect Low-Key Caribbean Paradise for Your First Vacation back

The tiny country offers the same luxury and adventure as its better known neighbors with far less of the fuss

The 10 Places to Avoid If You’re Traveling in the US This Summer

Tripadvisor just published its most popular destinations list. Go elsewhere.

Private Plane Vacation Packages Are the Big New Thing in Resort Travel

How do you ensure that VIPs feel safe during a pandemic? Remove everyone else from the equation.

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Taiwan Plans to Pay Tourists to Vacation There

The country has big plans to boost tourism in 2023 and beyond

Eleven Taylor River Lodge Is a Best-in-Class Winter Getaway

Secluded enough for true R&R, luxurious enough to offer an indulgent bathhouse

How to Spend 7 Perfect Days in Egypt

Pyramids! Pharaohs! Temples! It’s easy to get overwhelmed by ancient history in Cairo and beyond, so follow this itinerary to get the most out of your trip.

Seeking Shackleton's "Little Voices" on a Voyage to Antarctica

On a cruise with Abercrombie & Kent, our travel correspondent came face to face with towering icebergs, turbulent seas and the majesty of the White Continent

Europe Will Be More Crowded Than Ever This Summer

If you want to visit countries like Greece and Italy, you better get to planning

Mayakoba Is a Grown-Up Vacation Spot Just South of Cancún

The eco-friendly destination has four luxury resorts, top-notch food and tour-level golf

Is 2023 the Year of the Valentine’s Day Trip?

Travel searches around February 14 are up nearly 50% from last year

10 Excellent West Virginia Airbnbs for a Cozy Winter Getaway

Not too far, not too close, and with mountain views from the hot tub

The 7 Best Natural Springs in Texas

Let these soothing waters cure what ails you

New Texas Cruise Terminal Is Now Serving the World’s Largest Ships

All aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas, which features seven distinct “neighborhoods”

Inside the Camp of Your Dreams

How a Chicago couple bought and renovated a historic summer camp in loving detail — right down to the old board games

Old Hollywood Gets a Modernist Makeover at the Beverly Wilshire

The "Pretty Woman" hotel reveals polished new specialty suites

A Jaunt in Bhutan, Where Happiness Is King and Travel Is Exclusive

A recent trip to the idyllic South Asian country shows how things have changed (but mostly stayed the same) with new post-pandemic tourism rules

Where to Stay, Eat and Camp on the Dunes in San Luis Obispo

Slow down in "SLO Cal" with Michelin-caliber eats and a growing assortment of top-tier hotels

9 Texas Hotel Openings We’re Excited About for 2023

Where you should be planning to stay next

What Does the Travel Industry Think Will Be 2023's Hot Destinations?

Some of the same trends from 2022 will likely continue