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Destination news, travel tips, and the stuff our team can't shut up about.

Bali reopens its secret northern beaches to travelers

After two years of restoration, Bali's quiet northern coast is welcoming visitors again — and locals are thrilled.

Forecasters predict peak bloom up to 8 days earlier than usual. Here's how to plan around it.

The sun is at its most active in 11 years, and the aurora has been visible almost every clear night.

From Lisbon to Phuket and Toronto to Hanoi, here are the routes shrinking the world this season.

From reef-safe sunscreen mandates to carbon labels on bookings, here's what's new in 2026.

Skip the crowds, save money, and get better weather. Our team's favorite shoulder-season picks.