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News from the places people actually travel to: museums and landmarks that open or reopen, tourism records, and the rankings that suddenly put a city on everyone's list. Each story explains what changed and what it means for a visit.

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Scotland Is the New Summer Escape as Heatwaves Reshape Europe's Travel Map
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Scotland Is the New Summer Escape as Heatwaves Reshape Europe's Travel Map
As southern Europe swelters, travelers are heading north. Scotland is the standout, but its success brings new
Santorini and Mykonos Trade Sunbeds for Wine Glasses and Pottery Wheels
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Santorini and Mykonos Trade Sunbeds for Wine Glasses and Pottery Wheels
The Greek islands are trading sunbeds for wine tastings and pottery classes. Here's how Santorini and Mykonos
Slovenia Just Beat France and Italy at Their Own Wine Game
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Slovenia Just Beat France and Italy at Their Own Wine Game
Forget Tuscany and Bordeaux. Europe's best wine region for 2027 is a Slovenian gem with a 450-year-old vine, u
Europe's Travel Boom Is Outpacing Its Economy, and Malta Is Leading the Charge
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Europe's Travel Boom Is Outpacing Its Economy, and Malta Is Leading the Charge
Europe's travel sector is set to grow faster than the broader economy in 2026, with Malta leading the way. Her
Finland's New Festival Has No Music, and That's the Point
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Finland's New Festival Has No Music, and That's the Point
Forget headliners and heavy bass. Finland's newest festival asks you to listen to the wind, the birds, and the
Japan Vanishes From China's Golden Week Travel List
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Japan Vanishes From China's Golden Week Travel List
Japan's tourism boom has hit a wall. Chinese travelers are skipping it this Golden Week, and the numbers are s
Barcelona's New Tourism Strategy Says No to More Visitors
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Barcelona's New Tourism Strategy Says No to More Visitors
Barcelona has had enough of record-breaking crowds. The city is now using AI to choose its visitors, cap its n
Slovenia's National Symbol Is Melting Away Before Our Eyes
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Slovenia's National Symbol Is Melting Away Before Our Eyes
The glacier on Slovenia's iconic Mount Triglav, a symbol so potent it graces the nation's passport, is on its
Step Into Stars Hollow This Christmas Without Leaving California
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Step Into Stars Hollow This Christmas Without Leaving California
The Warner Bros. backlot is becoming Stars Hollow for the holidays, complete with Luke's Diner, the Dragonfly
A Belgian National Park Hides a 7-Kilometer Walk Through Living Tree History
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A Belgian National Park Hides a 7-Kilometer Walk Through Living Tree History
Just east of Brussels, a new national park weaves together ancient forests, a 1902 arboretum, and royal histor
Ho Chi Minh City's New Stadium Will Rise Like a Palm Grove
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Ho Chi Minh City's New Stadium Will Rise Like a Palm Grove
A riverside palm grove is the unlikely muse for Ho Chi Minh City's ambitious new sports complex. The design pr
The Bayeux Tapestry Has Landed in London and It's Worth the Queue
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The Bayeux Tapestry Has Landed in London and It's Worth the Queue
The Bayeux Tapestry has finally arrived in London, and the city is buzzing. Here's how to turn a museum visit