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Destinations
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Best Time to Visit Fiji: A Season-by-Season Guide
12 Things to Do in St. Kitts and Nevis
Is Cyprus Safe for American Tourists?
Mauritius Beyond the Beach: Mountains, Waterfalls and Rare Birds
Best Time to Visit Cape Verde: Beaches, Wind, Turtles and Hiking
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Does a Layover Count as Visiting a Country?
Overwater Bungalows: Where to Sleep Above the Lagoon
Invented by three Americans in Tahiti in 1967, the overwater bungalow is now the ultimate island splurge. Here is where to find one, from Bora Bora and the Maldives to the Caribbean, and how to choose the right villa.
Baltic Christmas Markets: Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius
Three medieval capitals, three very different Christmas markets and a centuries-old argument over who lit the first tree. Here are the 2026 dates, what to eat and buy, and how to link Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius in one winter trip.
Beyond the Pyramids: The Great Temples of Egypt Along the Nile
The pyramids get the headlines, but the temples of the Nile Valley still have roofs, painted ceilings and carved stories. These are the ones we would plan a trip around.
Travel Styles
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Solo Travel in New York City: A Practical First-Timer's Guide
Some cities make you feel conspicuous on your own. New York has a habit of doing the opposite. Here is how to plan a first solo trip, from the neighborhood you sleep in to the counter seat you eat at.
Is Bulgaria Cheap? A 2026 Budget Guide for Americans
Bulgaria has long had a reputation as one of the best-value countries in Europe. In 2026 it also switched to the euro. Here is what that means for prices, and how far your dollars actually go in Sofia, Plovdiv and the mountains.
Washington, D.C. in Winter: A Long Weekend Guide
Fewer crowds, free museums and a holiday season that starts in mid-November. Here is how to plan a winter city break in the capital, from the weather to the 2026 tree lighting.
Amtrak's City of New Orleans: Chicago to New Orleans by Train
One train a day each way, 934 miles from the Chicago lakefront to the Louisiana swamps. Here is how to pick a direction, choose between coach and a roomette, and plan a stopover in Memphis along the way.
Travel Tips
See all travel tipsWhat Do the State Department Travel Advisory Levels Mean?
France and Cambodia share the same advisory level. Cyprus sits a step above both. The four levels on the State Department map are less obvious than they look, and the fine print matters more than the color.
Should You Pay in Local Currency or Dollars Abroad?
The card machine in a Paris cafe or a Cancun hotel asks a simple question: euros or dollars, pesos or USD? One button quietly costs more than the other, and the screen is designed to make the wrong one look safer.
EU Flight Delay Compensation: What Americans Can Claim
A late flight home from Europe can be worth more than a meal voucher. Here is which flights the EU rules cover, how the amounts are set, what airlines may refuse, and how to file a claim.
Does Medicare Cover International Travel?
Your Medicare card works in Puerto Rico and Guam, but a broken wrist in Lisbon or a fever on a cruise is a different story. Here is how Original Medicare, Medigap and Medicare Advantage handle care abroad, and what to buy before you go.
