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How to Avoid Being Fooled by Greenwashing on Vacation
Is that travel business as eco-conscious as it claims to be? Here's a beginner's guide to figuring out which ones are just full of hot air.
Historic Hudson Valley Brickyard Transformed Into Luxury Resort
Pillow menus, a social hour with wine in the lobby, goldfish in guest rooms—in the last decade or so there's been an arms race among hotels over which can create the most original…
Vacation Sex Survey: Americans on the Mile High Club, One-Night Stands, and More
According to a newly released survey on the sex habits of vacationing Americans, almost a quarter of U.S. adults say they've gotten busy aboard some form of public transportation, be…
A Zip Line for Bikes (Yikes) Opens in Hawaii
The United States has its first bike-friendly zip line (boy, bike lanes really are popping up everywhere, huh?). A company called Kauai ATV already operates the Koloa Zipline course on…
Stirring Images of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail from Its Official Companion Book
Stretching across 14 states, the U.S. Civil Rights Trail connects more than 100 churches, schools, courthouses, homes, museums, and memorials that have played a role in the struggle of…
Ireland's Just-Opened "Greenways" Could Transform How to Tour the Emerald Isle
Converting abandoned railbeds and towpaths into leafy off-road routes for walkers and cyclists, Ireland is creating a whole new way to explore the Emerald Isle.
Malta Refuses to Accept American Proof of Vaccination, And America Could Fix That
Update, July 18: It looks like Malta has changed regulations again and now will be allowing Americans to show CDC cards as proof of vaccination—at least for now. Scroll to the bottom…
Skip to the Naked Parts of the World’s Great Museums with “Classic Nudes” Tours
To anyone who says art museums are boring, we feel it's important to point out that gallery walls are pretty much teeming with naked people. If you don't find yourself riveted by bowls…
Virginia Has a New Park Dedicated to the Region's Native Americans
A new park in Virginia is dedicated to honoring the region's past and present Native American inhabitants. Located on more than 600 acres of woods and marshland along the York River…
8 Woodsy Resorts with Cabins Perfect for Families Seeking a Nature Getaway
Sometimes you and your kids just want to keep things simple. A cabin-in-the-woods vacation turns your family’s fantasy of getting closer to nature—and away from crowds—into a…
Delightful Book Pairs National Park Illustrations with Real One-Star Reviews
Sure, beauty is subjective. But you'd think the aesthetic appeal of certain marvels—a vibrant sunset, the Grand Canyon, Chris Hemsworth—would be beyond dispute. Think again. If the…
10 Spectacular and Stirring Waterfall Hikes in the USA
There are waterfalls that inspire awe with their size and power. And there are smaller cascades that soothe frazzled nerves via painterly scenery and calming woodland soundtracks.…
Is It Wise to Book Group Tours at This Time? Our Advice
Even in the best of times, group tours are tremendously complicated travel products. A tour company not only has to create an appealing itinerary. It must also arrange for all…
WORLD MAP: Where Is a Cup of Coffee Most Expensive? And Who Drinks it More?
A personal finance site called Savings Spot has been staring at coffee grounds to get some answers about the cost of living in different nations around the world. The model is like The…
Mountain Region in Southern Spain Now the Country's Newest National Park
A 57,000-acre stretch of southern Spain that encompasses forested mountains, crumbling fortresses, and unique wildlife has just become the country's 16th national park. Located in the…
Tokyo Cafe’s Robot Waiters Operated Remotely by Staffers with Disabilities
We usually think of robots as taking jobs away from humans, but the opposite is true at a new cafe in Tokyo. Opened June 22 in the city's Nihonbashi area, Dawn Avatar Robot Cafe uses…
Hawaii Sets a Date for Allowing Vaccinated Travelers—No Testing Required
After months of strict and sometimes labyrinthine Covid regulations, it's finally getting easier to travel to Hawaii. Starting Thursday, July 8, fully vaccinated travelers entering…
How Travelers Can Join the Bicycling Boom in Paris
The French capital has gotten très pedal-friendly. Here’s how to rent a ride and explore the city on two wheels.
PHOTOS: Inside a Royal Palace Turned Luxury Hotel in Historic Budapest
A onetime royal palace situated near the Danube River in Budapest has been turned into a swanky hotel. The 130-room Matild Palace, the latest outpost in Marriott International's Luxury…
8 Great Condo-style Resorts for Families in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Mexico
A condo-style resort goes a long way toward making a family vacation successful. Self-contained lodgings—also marketed as apartments, villas, or residences—grant more space and…
A Favorite Hike Through California Redwoods Is Back After More Than a Decade
For the first time in 13 years, hikers can once again hit the spectacular Pfeiffer Falls Trail in California's ridiculously scenic Big Sur area on the state's central coast. The…
These Spine-Tingling Mountaineering Photos Were Just Named the World’s Best
The majesty, adventure, and heart-pounding, knuckle-whitening dangers of mountain climbing have been captured in all their dizzying glory by the winners of an annual photography…
How to Survive the USA's Crazy-Busy National Parks This Summer
America is entering a summer of pent-up travel energy following more than a year of homebound life. And as long as most international countries remain unready to fling open their doors…
Learn the History of the Black Panthers at a Mini Museum in the Group’s Hometown
A "mini museum" dedicated to chronicling the history of the Black Panther Party is opening in the same California city where the Black Power political organization was…
Italy’s Alcatraz: Abandoned Island Prison to Become Tourist Attraction
Italy has plans to convert a deserted island that once housed a brutal prison into a tourist attraction similar to San Francisco Bay's Alcatraz, according to news reports. A tiny…