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A Hotel on Italy’s Chic Lake Como Now Has the Largest Floating Infinity Pool in the World

Hotels Lake Como, Italy

One of the most coveted holiday destinations in the world, Italy’s Lake Como, just keeps getting more extraordinary. For centuries, the glacial lake located in the northern Italian region of Lombardy,...

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Where to Dive in to the Hottest - or Coldest! - New Wellness Trend

Wellness

Have you resolved to travel more and to focus more on your health? You can do both by taking a holiday where you can practice the latest activity touted to...

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Renowned Jeweler Tiffany Helping to Preserve Japan's Gold Leaf Art Techniques as a Cultural Treasure

Shopping

Japanese arts and crafts are cherished souvenirs from a trip to Japan. And now, one of the country’s most treasured and elegant crafts has a new future – thanks to...

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Save During Wave! All the Reasons to Book Your Next Cruise During 'Wave Season'

River or Ocean Cruises

 It couldn’t come at a better time. The thrills of the holidays have passed, and cold weather, cabin fever, and the doldrums of winter are descending. Everyone needs something to...

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Huge Hotel Brand Launches First All-Inclusive

Hotels Cancun, Mexico

The all-inclusive trend keeps growing! All-inclusive resorts used to be all about packaged beach vacations. But more and more people are tuning into the benefits of all-inclusives, especially the ease...

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These 3 Cities are the 2024 European Capitals of Culture

Culture & History Eu, France

The EU’s Capitals of Culture program was designed to showcase the cultural riches of European cities that might not otherwise get the attention they deserve. Every year, new cities are...

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This Cruise Line is Submerging Thousands of Bottles of Sparkling Wine in the Ocean

River or Ocean Cruises

They’re calling them ‘Bubbles of the Sea.’ Celebrating with sparkling wine is a year-round event on many cruise lines. But Hurtigruten is taking celebratory sparkling wine to another level: down. Norwegian...

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VIDEO: The Best Christmas Markets on a Viking Rhine River Cruise

Local Events

A Christmas market river cruise in Europe may be the very best way to capture the magic of the season. Our Viking Christmas on the Rhine river cruise from Switzerland...

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Journey into Authentic Mexico in its "Magical Towns"

Sightseeing Mexico

Mexico is more than beaches. It’s also a country rich in folklore, traditions, culture, history, nature and cuisine. And some of Mexico’s towns have such a concentration of significance and...

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Indoor Winter Chalets Let You Get Cozy at IHG Hotels & Resorts this Season

Hotels

Winter chalet popups by celebrity tastemakers are making the coldest season warm and cheerful for travelers across North American hotels and resorts in the IHG family, including InterContinental Hotels &...

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12 Ways Fairmont Hotels are Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas and More

Hotels

Take a break from planning Christmas festivities and shopping and treat yourself to Christmas cheer, Fairmont-style. Get into the spirit of the season with a dozen merry programs at Fairmont...

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Beach Vacation Tip: What You Need to Know About Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Before your trip

Most of us are pretty careful about sun exposure when we travel on beach vacations these days. It’s hats and sunscreen all the way to protect our skin from the...

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Four Seasons Opening A New Resort in Another Caribbean Destination

Sea & Sand Caribbean

The newest Four Seasons resort will change the face of one of the Caribbean’s most popular islands.  Famous for affordable, all-inclusive beach resort vacations, the Dominican Republic’s latest resort will...

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And the Top Tourism Attraction in Europe This Year Is...

Sightseeing Ireland

Not the Eiffel Tower. Not Rome’s Colosseum. Or even Barcelona’s magnificent Sagrada Familia cathedral by Gaudi. The attraction voted Europe’s best in awards dubbed the “Tourism Oscars” also earned the...

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Oceania Cruises Unveils Inaugural Season for Allura

Set sail with Oceania Cruises' latest sensation, the Allura. Dive into 92 destinations, indulge in the finest gourmet experiences, and enjoy unrivaled luxury from spacious staterooms to unmatched onboard amenities....

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3 New Attractions That Bring New Perspective to Hong Kong's British-Era History

Culture & History

While travel was paused during the pandemic, Hong Kong kept evolving. Three attractions give new and returning visitors fascinating insights into the city’s British era. Two reinvent an iconic Hong...

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Now You Can Get Married in Antarctica

River or Ocean Cruises Antarctica,

February has been an even more romantic month than usual this year. Not only did countless couples celebrate their love in dream destinations on Valentine’s Day – one couple became...

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Australia's Latest Luxe Stays: New Hotels to Inspire a Trip Down Under

Hotels Australia

Koalas and kangaroos, beaches and beer and ‘bugs’ (lobster-like shellfish), deserts and mountains and rivers iconic in the Southern hemisphere, and that famous Aussie lifestyle and hospitality! There are so...

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New Rules for Tourists in these European Destinations

Sea & Sand

Blame it on irresponsible influencers or out-of-control bachelor/ette parties. But some of Europe’s most beloved destinations are cracking down on masses of visitors whose actions are changing the local atmosphere...

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A Wine River Cruise that's Close to Home

River or Ocean Cruises Portland, Oregon

One of the top reasons many travellers take a European river cruise is for the wine. The banks of many of Europe’s rivers provide the perfect combination of drainage and sun...

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Rocky Mountaineer's Newest Route: Rockies To The Red Rocks

Escorted or Guided Tour

Experience the American Southwest on Rocky Mountaineer’s newest route, Rockies to the Red Rocks which travels between Denver, Colorado, and Moab, Utah, with an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

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Get Refreshed at the Most Fabulous Fountains in Europe this Summer

Rest & Relaxation Eu, France

Imagine your ideal European summer escape. Chances are, one of the sounds you hear is the splashing water of a fountain in the town square on a lazy afternoon. From...

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Ultimate Family Vacations

Before your trip

Read the next installment of our Ultimate Family Vacations magazine. Get inspired and create memories that last a lifetime!

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Extraordinary Experiences - Making Connections

Awesome Travel Stuff

Now more than ever, travel holds greater value as a means of connection – to our fellow citizens, to nature, to culture and to understanding one another. This edition of...

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