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The ideal time for Australia and New Zealand tours is during their summer months of January and February. The days are long and sunny with highs around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the evenings are mild with temperatures in the 60s and 70s. Consistent weather means your packing list will be relatively straightforward. Here is a list of must-pack items for your summer land and cruise tour travels to New Zealand and Australia, whether you plan to stroll through the city, visit subtropical islands, or explore picturesque towns:

Known as the land of fire and ice, Iceland has one of the world’s most rugged landscapes.

This Nordic nation renowned for its volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, lava fields, glaciers, and sparse population isn’t often celebrated for its wildlife—but we think it should be.

Time stands still on the Caribbean’s largest island. Classic Ford Thunderbirds rumble along the seawall beside the crumbling Spanish-Colonial palaces peering out over the ocean. Cuba’s beauty disguises a complicated history that Americans are just now glimpsing for the first time in more than half a century. To see it for yourself, you’ll need to know the dos and don’ts of visiting this forgotten slice of paradise:

Travel security has never been tighter—from airport scans to train station protocol, we’re all a bit more conscious and aware of our surroundings. While most of the countries you’ll visit are likely just as safe as the United States, it still pays to be prepared when heading abroad. Here are our top tips for staying safe, and feeling secure, when vacationing internationally:

The quality of a destination’s food has become one of the first considerations for travelers—there’s no better way to appreciate a new culture than by pulling up a seat at the table and digging in. At the end of each year, there is a glut of must-eat lists. Here are a few of our favorites for 2018.

It’s hard to predict the best time to visit Olympic National Park. With more than a million acres, this vast wilderness in Washington State stretches from the sandy beaches of the Pacific to the peaks of Mount Olympus, across a wide range of distinct ecosystems. Each area features its own weather patterns, with temperatures that vary from season to season and day to day. Imagine temperate rainforests, glacier-capped mountains, and 70 miles of rugged coastline. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Olympic National Park is an adventure no matter the season you visit.

An upcoming vacation is certainly a reason to get excited! It is understandable that travelers may focus their attention on tour activities and excursions instead of the details involved in packing luggage. However, packing poorly adds unnecessary stress to any trip. It can compromise your plans, cost you money, or unintentionally offend locals. Below are eight common packing mistakes and how you can avoid them to ensure the best experience possible on your escorted tour:

If you’re one of the lucky million revelers to descend on Pasadena for the 130^th annual Tournament of Roses Parade, which features flower-covered floats, spirited marching bands and high-stepping equestrian units, you will certainly want to come prepared. Whether you plan to experience America’s New Year Celebration in comfortable pre-purchased stadium seating, camp out for free curbside spots, or view the spectacular floats at a pre- or post-parade event, this helpful guide will help you plan and enjoy the parade fully.

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China’s massive size and environmental diversity—it contains grasslands, deserts, mountains, lakes, rivers, and nearly 9,000 miles of coastline over its 3.7 million square miles—have led to a terrific variety of wildlife.

From river otters to the world’s largest feline, and from panda bears to the jumping mouse, China is full of a fascinating variety of wild animals.

Here are four interesting animals you may not know are native to China: