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Gin "Over Ice:" Making the Coolest Spirit Even Cooler Inside Iceland's Glacier Tunnel

Gin is hot – resurging in popularity as one of the spirits most identified with cocktails that harness ice and...

Head for the Hills! Mexico's Coolest Mountain Towns This Summer
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Head for the Hills! Mexico's Coolest Mountain Towns This Summer

Don’t fight the heat on holiday in Mexico this summer – escape it altogether! While Mexico’s coastal hotspots heat up...

VIDEO: Meet the Local Chef Bringing Greenland Fine Dining to Arctic Cruises
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VIDEO: Meet the Local Chef Bringing Greenland Fine Dining to Arctic Cruises

If you’re thinking about an Arctic expedition cruise to experience extraordinary land and seascapes, iconic wildlife sightings, and Inuit cultural...

Discover Hong Kong’s Seaside UNESCO Geopark
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Discover Hong Kong’s Seaside UNESCO Geopark

Travel beyond Hong Kong’s dazzling skyscrapers, historic backstreets and a skyline that ranks among the most stunning in the world....

The Best Destinations to See the “Clowns of the Sea”
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The Best Destinations to See the “Clowns of the Sea”

Puffins are a lot like penguins: among the most beloved, iconic and recognizable seabirds – yet occupying the opposite ends...

10 Tree-mendous Trees to Inspire Travel this Arbor Day
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10 Tree-mendous Trees to Inspire Travel this Arbor Day

Arbor Days vary around the world, but for tree lovers, every day is a day to celebrate the awe-inspiring vegetation...

New Hiking Trail in Sydney, Australia Offers Fresh Perspective on Iconic Harbor
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New Hiking Trail in Sydney, Australia Offers Fresh Perspective on Iconic Harbor

Sydney’s one of the most famous harbor cities in the world. From the beautiful natural harbor that is central to...

The Coldest Cruise in the World? Ponant Inaugurates Icebreaking Winter Voyage
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The Coldest Cruise in the World? Ponant Inaugurates Icebreaking Winter Voyage

It's the first time ever that a cruise ship has navigated the frozen St. Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada -...

Dive Into Local Tradition at the Caribbean’s Only Channel Swim
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Dive Into Local Tradition at the Caribbean’s Only Channel Swim

For nearly a quarter century, it’s been the premiere open water swimming event of the Caribbean. And again this March, swimmers...

Travel Good News Stories to End – and Start – the Year Right
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Travel Good News Stories to End – and Start – the Year Right

It feels like we could all use some good news right now – and luckily, this year, travel has provided...

“Adventure Capital of the World” Set to Become First Carbon Zero Destination
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“Adventure Capital of the World” Set to Become First Carbon Zero Destination

Queenstown, New Zealand, is once again pioneering an exciting new travel trend. It’s already on the map for global travelers...

VIDEO: Captain of Scenic Eclipse Shares What it’s Like to Navigate in Antarctica
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VIDEO: Captain of Scenic Eclipse Shares What it’s Like to Navigate in Antarctica

Is Antarctica on your travel bucket list? The White Continent is the ultimate expedition cruising destination: literally at the end...

Embrace the ‘Quiet Travel’ Trend in Laid-Back Costa Rica
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Embrace the ‘Quiet Travel’ Trend in Laid-Back Costa Rica

If the world seems noisier and more chaotic than ever to you – you’re not alone. As life gets more...

In a World First for Any Vessel, Ponant Cruise Ship Reaches “North Pole of Inaccessibility”
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In a World First for Any Vessel, Ponant Cruise Ship Reaches “North Pole of Inaccessibility”

There’s the North Pole… and there’s the “North Pole of Inaccessibility.” Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot has done something no ship...

The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species
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The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species

On safari in Africa, it’s the ‘Big 5’ signature species. But on the other side of the world, in another...

Why This Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line is Building a Hotel in the Southernmost City on Earth
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Why This Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line is Building a Hotel in the Southernmost City on Earth

Silversea is taking a groundbreaking approach to ultra-luxury Antarctic expedition cruising – literally! The cruise line has broken ground on...

VIDEO TOUR: Panorama Suite on Scenic Eclipse During an Antarctic Expedition Cruise
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VIDEO TOUR: Panorama Suite on Scenic Eclipse During an Antarctic Expedition Cruise

One of the most remarkable things about sailing aboard the Scenic Eclipse in the Antarctic is the contrast between the...

New Experiences in Australia that Connect You to Indigenous Culture
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New Experiences in Australia that Connect You to Indigenous Culture

A new selection of activities for visitors to Australia allow you to experience the country’s history and nature, with the...

Surf’s Up! The Summer Games Competition Happening 10,000 Miles from Paris
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Surf’s Up! The Summer Games Competition Happening 10,000 Miles from Paris

On the other side of the earth from the epicenter of the Paris Summer Games, one competition is returning to...

Fun Facts About Norway’s Fjords
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Fun Facts About Norway’s Fjords

Norway is so famous for its fjords, the Norwegian word has become part of the international travel dialect. In languages...

This Scandinavian Capital is Paying Visitors to Travel Green
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This Scandinavian Capital is Paying Visitors to Travel Green

Copenhagen is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to sustainable travel. The tourism board of the...

Great New Rail Journeys in New Zealand
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Great New Rail Journeys in New Zealand

Discover – or renew – your love of train travel, and take advantage of one of the most sustainable forms...

Eastern & Oriental Express Unveils New Design, Michelin-starred Chef, Malaysia Wilderness Routes by Rail
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Eastern & Oriental Express Unveils New Design, Michelin-starred Chef, Malaysia Wilderness Routes by Rail

The legendary Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond train, captures the essence of ultra-luxury train travel’s history and modern opulence...

Shell-ebrating World Turtle Day! The Top 10 Places to Travel to See Turtles
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Shell-ebrating World Turtle Day! The Top 10 Places to Travel to See Turtles

May 23 is World Turtle Day, to celebrate and protect what may be the planet’s most captivating reptiles. Here are...

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