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Things to Do in Tasmania: Australia's Wild Island State
Few Americans who fly to Australia make it across the Bass Strait. Those who do find white beaches, alpine lakes, convict history and some of the country's best food on an island you can drive around in a week or two.
November 13, 2026
Ice Hotels: Where to Sleep in a Room Made of Ice This Winter
The Best Caribbean Islands for Families: 5 Islands Compared
Travel Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions: How the Waiver Works
Dog Sledding Trips: Where to Go Mushing This Winter
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What Is Las Posadas? Mexico's Nine Nights Before Christmas
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.
What Is a Ryokan? How to Stay at a Traditional Japanese Inn
Tatami floors, a cotton robe called a yukata, a dozen small dishes at dinner and a hot spring bath before bed. A night at a ryokan can be the highlight of a trip to Japan, as long as you know how it works.
Where to See the Northern Lights: Six Places Under the Aurora
Plenty of travelers fly north for the aurora and see only clouds. These six places, from Alaska to Arctic Norway, give you the best odds, each in its own way.
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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.
The Best Beaches in Puerto Rico, Coast by Coast
Four coasts, no passport and dozens of nonstop flights from the mainland. The trick is knowing which Puerto Rico beach to pick for the season you travel, and which ones look better than they swim.
Luxury in the Canadian Rockies: Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper
The railway hotels that opened the Rockies to wealthy travelers are still the frame for a high-end trip. The lakes, the park pass, and the short summer season decide how that luxury actually feels.
Travel Tips
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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.
Pickpockets and Tourist Scams in Europe: The Tricks to Know
The petition, the friendship bracelet, the helpful stranger with a tissue: Europe's tourist scams follow scripts that barely change from city to city. Here is how they work, and how to keep them from working on you.
UK ETA for U.S. Citizens: Cost, How to Apply and Who Needs One
Since February 2026, Americans can be turned away at the gate if they fly to London without a new digital permission. Here is what the UK ETA is, what it costs and the rules that catch travelers out.
