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The World has a New Ocean to Explore
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The World has a New Ocean to Explore

Get out a sharpie – there’s a new ocean to label on your map of the world. Or globe, if you...

Top Tips for G7 Leaders - and Travelers Like Us - to Experience Cornwall
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Top Tips for G7 Leaders - and Travelers Like Us - to Experience Cornwall

The leaders of the world’s seven biggest democratic economies are meeting in Cornwall, England, and it’s putting the Southwest region...

'Revenge Travel' is the Latest Trend - And Here's How to Get Some
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'Revenge Travel' is the Latest Trend - And Here's How to Get Some

“Living well is the best revenge,” said a 16th-century poet, and that line may be the inspiration for one of...

How to Meet Coastal Florida's 'Gentle Giants'
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How to Meet Coastal Florida's 'Gentle Giants'

 Some call them ‘sea cows.’ They belong to the family of marine mammals called ‘Sirenia’, after the ‘Sirens’ of Greek...

10 Reasons to Visit Columbia on Your Next Trip to Latin America
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10 Reasons to Visit Columbia on Your Next Trip to Latin America

Colombia is reborn. Named after the 15th-century explorer of the Americas, Colombia stands out as the only nation in South America...

5 Ways to Explore this Country’s Desert From the Traditional to the Extreme
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5 Ways to Explore this Country’s Desert From the Traditional to the Extreme

If you missed your dose of exotic scenery and culture – or even winter sports adrenaline this year, one country’s...

Get Into the Spirit of the 'Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports'
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Get Into the Spirit of the 'Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports'

Spring brings longer days, warmer weather… and the thunder of hooves as horse racing begins in North America and Europe. On...

Spring Gardens, Tropical-Style in Costa Rica
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Spring Gardens, Tropical-Style in Costa Rica

'Spring flowers’ takes on new meaning in the tropics. With Costa Rica’s epic biodiversity and commitment to conservation, lush, green...

Meet the Stingray Whisperer of the Bahamas
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Meet the Stingray Whisperer of the Bahamas

They are the laid back cousin of sharks, majestically pre-historic looking, and spellbinding in footage ‘flying’ through the ocean on...

'Astro' Travel Will Have You 'Seeing Stars'
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'Astro' Travel Will Have You 'Seeing Stars'

International Dark Sky Week, held during the week of the new moon each April, calls for people worldwide to turn...

One Trail Walk Takes You Across the 2 Highest New Suspension Bridges
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One Trail Walk Takes You Across the 2 Highest New Suspension Bridges

The Golden Skybridge features not one, but two expansive suspension bridges connected by forested trails – right at the edge...

'Pandemic Pivots' in Travel We Hope Will Stick Around Forever
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'Pandemic Pivots' in Travel We Hope Will Stick Around Forever

Necessity is the mother of Invention, they say, and the pandemic, while it has shut down travel, has also inspired...

The 'FOMO' Guide To Travel in 2022
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The 'FOMO' Guide To Travel in 2022

Social media has an acronym for it: FOMO, or ‘Fear of Missing Out’. Over the last year, we’ve been missing out...

Why a Trip to Canada's Northwest Territories is a Girl's Best Friend
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Why a Trip to Canada's Northwest Territories is a Girl's Best Friend

Canada’s Far North is one of the world’s Last Frontiers – and a true polar travel experience. The country’s Northwest...

Look Ma, No Hands!  Unmanned Air Taxis to Launch in Singapore
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Look Ma, No Hands! Unmanned Air Taxis to Launch in Singapore

It looks like something out of a science fiction film, but it could be the way you get your very...

6 Tips for Planning Your Post-COVID Wellness Vacation
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6 Tips for Planning Your Post-COVID Wellness Vacation

This January, two powerful forces for wellness travel converge: yearly New Year's resolutions to become or rediscover our best selves,...

Snuggle Up In the World's Largest Log Cabin
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Snuggle Up In the World's Largest Log Cabin

It’s made of an astonishing 10,000 western red cedar logs, and ‘logs in’ at a whopping 4-million cubic feet of...

3 Luxurious Ways to Experience the Travel Event of 2021 - the Antarctic Solar Eclipse
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3 Luxurious Ways to Experience the Travel Event of 2021 - the Antarctic Solar Eclipse

A year from now, one of the travel events of our lifetime will be over.  Not only will 2021 see...

Top 4 Places In The World To Go Hot Air Ballooning
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Top 4 Places In The World To Go Hot Air Ballooning

Imagine yourself silently drifting along under colourful silk, cradled in a giant basket. You’re part of the breeze and Nature...

Explore the Oldest Protected Forest in the Hemisphere
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Explore the Oldest Protected Forest in the Hemisphere

If you haven’t been to the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, the chance to discover the wonders of the...

Mount Fuji and 3 Other Mountains You Need to Visit in Japan
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Mount Fuji and 3 Other Mountains You Need to Visit in Japan

France has the Eiffel Tower. The U.S. has the Statue of Liberty. But the visual shorthand for Japan is not man-made. It’s...

Santa's Not Just Making Toys in His Village Above the Arctic Circle in Lapland
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Santa's Not Just Making Toys in His Village Above the Arctic Circle in Lapland

It’s exactly 3 months until Christmas, and we know Santa and his elves are working full throttle. But not just putting...

Meet the Luxury, All-Inclusive Expedition Cruise Line Launching Soon - Yes, during COVID
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Meet the Luxury, All-Inclusive Expedition Cruise Line Launching Soon - Yes, during COVID

Meet the Luxury, All-Inclusive Expedition Cruise Line Launching during COVID You might call it bucking a trend. Atlas Ocean Voyages is debuting,...

Post-COVID's Biggest Travel Trend is...Small
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Post-COVID's Biggest Travel Trend is...Small

As the world prepares to travel again, there’s a huge trend emerging: going small.  We know what the ingredients of...

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