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Mane Attractions: The World’s Cutest Ponies

Warning: This travel story contains excessive amounts of shaggy manes, fluffy forelocks, tiny hooves, and irresistible four-legged charm. You may experience an uncontrollable urge to book a trip and ride...

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3 Ways to Chase the Northern Lights

The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are Mother Nature’s own light show, one of travel's most mesmerizing natural phenomena that nothing man-made can beat. Electrically charged particles from the sun...

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Sea Turtles, Cenote Symphonies, and Carnival of the Senses: Caribbean Resorts Go Hyper Local

Sea & Sand

A new generation of Caribbean resorts is delving deep — sometimes literally — into the nature, culture and traditions of their destinations to go far beyond the beach and offer...

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New Zealand Attracts a New Generation of Lord of the Rings Fans on 25th Anniversary of Film

Adventure

Twenty-five years ago, moviegoers got their first glimpse of Middle-earth — and savvy travelers discovered that it looked remarkably like New Zealand. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the...

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Lights Out on One of the Hottest New Travel Trends

Adventure

For generations, travelers have organized their days around daylight. Get up. See the sights. Take the photos. Then, as the sun sets, the day starts wrapping up. One of travel’s fastest-growing...

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Attention Cycling Fans: Tour de France Rolls Across the English Channel in 2027

Adventure

In July 2027, the Tour de France will make cycling history in the UK. Three men’s stages and three women’s stages will put Britain on the cycling world stage. In...

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Walk on the Wild Side: Animal Encounters on the Beaches of the Caribbean

Rest & Relaxation

You came to the Caribbean for the beach. So did the wildlife. Throughout the islands, some stretches of sand come with company: two legs or four, from birds to beasts...

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Top “Coolcation” Travel Destinations

River or Ocean Cruises

Record-breaking summer heatwaves throughout Europe have more travelers looking for cooler destinations to spend the holidays. I have some favorites. By: Lynn Elmhirst, travel journalist and expert Some like it hot!  And...

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When Volcanoes Wake Up: Travel to the World’s Great ‘Fire Mountains’

Adventure

Mount Etna's July 2026 eruption sent lava and ash plumes into the Sicilian sky, creating spectacular images—and temporary travel disruptions. Volcanic ash interrupted flights at the local Catania Airport. Luckily,...

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A New, Underwater "Ocean Highway" for Galápagos

Outdoor Activities Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

At 2021’s Climate summit in Glasgow, something pretty extraordinary for one of the natural world’s greatest treasures happened. Neighboring countries Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama got together and agreed...

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Get a Glimpse of Real New Zealand in the Fantasy World of the New Lord of the Rings Series

Sightseeing New Zealand

Fantasy fans are heading back to Middle-earth with the release of the highly-anticipated TV series ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.’ Which means New Zealand’s real-life fantastical...

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Is a Luxury Expedition Cruise Right for You? An Expert Explains

River or Ocean Cruises

Luxury expedition cruising is one of the fastest-growing trends in cruising - but who really sails on these voyages? And more importantly, are they right for you? Maybe it's time...

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10 Reasons Why Guided Tours are a Top New Family Travel Trend

Escorted or Guided Tour

Even if you’ve never considered taking an escorted or guided tour before, this might be the best time to see why more and more people – and even families –...

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10 Reasons Why Guided Tours are a Top New Family Travel Trend

Escorted or Guided Tour

Even if you’ve never considered taking an escorted or guided tour before, this might be the best time to see why more and more people – and even families –...

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Epic New Routes Add 650 Miles for Cyclists to Explore the USA

Adventure

New bicycle routes across the U.S. have added 650 miles of possibilities for people who love to see the world on two wheels. The Adventure Cycling Association, the largest cycling...

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VIDEO: Behind the Scenes Tour of the Submarine Hangar on a Viking Expedition Cruise

Adventure

Viking has two expedition cruise ships and each is equipped with 2 ‘yellow submarines,’ zodiacs, kayaks, and special operations boats that allow guests to launch into excursions right off the...

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Travel During Year of the Tiger: Where to See Tigers in the Wild

Outdoor Activities

Welcome to the Year of the Tiger! Once every dozen years, the Lunar New Year celebrates the largest of all cats, one that Asian astrologers describe as uplifting, brave, and independent....

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Caving Meets Wine Tasting on a River Cruise in the South of France

River or Ocean Cruises Avignon, France

You’ve heard of wine caves - how about wine caving? WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE to learn more about this new, and one-of-a-kind experience on an Avalon Waterways river cruise on...

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Epic New Routes Add 650 Miles for Cyclists to Explore the USA

Adventure

New bicycle routes across the U.S. have added 650 miles of possibilities for people who love to see the world on two wheels. The Adventure Cycling Association, the largest cycling...

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3 Incredible Outdoor Shore Excursions in French St. Martin

Outdoor Activities

The twin-nation island of St. Martin is one of the Caribbean's most popular cruise ports of call. Here are three places where you can get beyond the beaches, shopping and...

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Silversea Unveils 6 Dining Options on its 200-Guest Luxury Expedition Ship, Silver Endeavour

River or Ocean Cruises

300 seats at dinner every night available for just 200 guests onboard. That means every guest on the Silver Endeavour always has a choice of dining experiences - and that's...

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Take Flight in a Microlight Aircraft above Africa’s Victoria Falls

Adventure

It’s one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. And the world’s largest waterfall. Africa’s Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river on the border between...

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Travel During Year of the Tiger: Where to See Tigers in the Wild

Outdoor Activities

Welcome to the Year of the Tiger! Once every dozen years, the Lunar New Year celebrates the largest of all cats, one that Asian astrologers describe as uplifting, brave, and independent....

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Antarctic Cruise Tragedies Remind us 'Why' We Take Expedition Cruises

Adventure Antarctica

It is the remoteness, the wildness, the challenges of experiencing that raw environment - that draw us to expedition cruises. Expedition cruise travelers must understand that to have the reward...

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