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Is the Maldives Expensive? What a Trip Really Costs in 2026
Things to Do in Tasmania: Australia's Wild Island State
When Is the Best Time to Visit Guatemala?
Colombia's Coffee Region: Wax Palms, Painted Towns and Fincas
Best Time to Visit Egypt: Temples, Nile Cruises and the Red Sea
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German Christmas Market Food: What to Eat and Drink
Ice Hotels: Where to Sleep in a Room Made of Ice This Winter
Every winter a handful of hotels are carved from river ice and packed snow, only to melt away in spring. Here is where to find them in 2026-2027, and what a night at 23°F is really like.
What Is Las Posadas? Mexico's Nine Nights Before Christmas
Every December, candlelit processions knock on doors across Mexico and beyond, singing for shelter. Here is where the tradition comes from, how a posada unfolds, and where you can join one.
The 6 Smallest Countries in Europe, and Why They Are Worth a Visit
Two of them would fit inside Central Park, and one is about the size of Manhattan. Meet Europe's six smallest countries, with their princes, popes and mountaintop republics, and see how to add them to a bigger trip.
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The Best Caribbean Islands for Families: 5 Islands Compared
Calm water, short transfers and enough to do when the kids are tired of the beach. We compared five Caribbean islands that families from the U.S. ask about most, and they are more different than the resort photos suggest.
Dog Sledding Trips: Where to Go Mushing This Winter
Few winter adventures are as joyful as driving your own team of huskies through silent, snowy forest. From Alaska to Lapland to northern Minnesota, here is where to try it and what to expect.
What Is a Repositioning Cruise? Routes, Prices and the Catch
Twice a year, cruise ships have to move between seasons, and the lines sell the trip as a cruise of its own. Here is how repositioning cruises work, when they sail and whether one is right for you.
America's Most Scenic Train Rides: 7 Routes Worth the Time
Some of the best views in the United States cannot be seen from any road. These are the train routes where the window is the whole point, from Colorado's canyons to the shores of Lake Champlain.
Travel Tips
See all travel tipsBrazil e-Visa for U.S. Citizens: How to Apply in 2026
Americans need a visa for Brazil again, and the airline will check it before you board. Here is what the online e-Visa asks for, what it costs and how to avoid the most common delays.
Travel Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions: How the Waiver Works
A heart condition, diabetes or a recent change in medication does not have to leave you uninsured on vacation. Whether your policy pays depends on a few dates and definitions that most travelers never read.
The Most Scenic Airport Landings in the World
Beaches, cliffs and mountain walls: on a handful of routes, the final approach is the best part of the trip. Here are nine landings worth booking a window seat for.
Can You Drink the Water in Costa Rica? Where the Tap Is Safe
Costa Rica has some of the most reliable tap water in Latin America, but not everywhere. Here is how the country's water system works, what the official sources say, and where we would reach for a filter instead.
