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Family Travel

5 Places to Travel Abroad With Your Kids This Year

London, Lapland, and Tanzania are on the cards in 2024.

April 19, 2024 11:09 AM

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Tim Chester

The 223-passenger paddlewheeler American Empress with a bright red bow

Cruise News

After an Iconic River Cruise Line Shuts Down, Here’s What You Should Know About Protecting Your Cruise Booking

Another cruise line has shuttered in the wake of the pandemic. Experts weigh in on how to best insure your cruise booking in the case of financial default.

April 16, 2024 02:32 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

JetBlue Is Charging Surge Pricing for Checked Bags—Here’s What That Means for Passengers

Checking a bag has just become more expensive—and more confusing—for JetBlue fliers.

April 04, 2024 04:03 PM

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Bill Fink

Everything You Need to Know About the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Holiday Travel

9 Festivals to Plan Your Summer Travels Around

Give your summer travels a healthy dose of arts and culture with these spectacular events.

April 03, 2024 09:27 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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Cities We Love

What’s New In New York City: Hot Hotels, Buzzy Restaurants, and the Broadway Shows Not to Miss

Highlights for 2024 include Jeremy Strong in an Ibsen drama and a new offering from James Beard–winning chef Andrew Carmellini.

March 29, 2024 11:24 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Although often associated with, and certainly influenced by, the cultures of its fellow Scandinavian and Nordic countries, Iceland’s culture is more individual than one might imagine for such a small country. Its relative isolation for many centuries has meant that its language, rooted in Old Norse, has not modernized as much as, say, Norwegian or Danish, and contemporary citizens can still clearly read and understand the ancient sagas. Indeed, literary culture, as well as music, crafts, and Viking gods and folk myths (think elves and trolls), still resonate strongly throughout contemporary society. This vibrant mix of ancient history and modern culture is a joy to explore and can be found throughout the country in famous landmarks such as Thingvellir (or Þingvellir) and Parliament House and in a range of dedicated historic museums.

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Months to Visit Iceland: Fewer Crowds, the Northern Lights, and Prime Puffin Spotting

The best time to visit Iceland depends on your itinerary.

March 28, 2024 12:44 PM

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Alexis Averbuck

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Air Travel News

Why Airlines Tell You Not to Retrieve Your Phone if It Falls Between Seats

It’s frustrating when your phone falls into the cracks between airplane seats. But it could be dangerous if you try to fish it out yourself.

March 28, 2024 09:33 AM

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Bailey Berg

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Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places to Travel in June

From shoulder-season bargains to celebrations in the sun, kick off June with these destinations.

March 27, 2024 10:09 PM

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Mark Ellwood

During an inflight medical emergency, it's critical that passengers follow the instructions provided.

Air Travel News

What Happens When There’s an In-Flight Emergency? How Airlines and Passengers Are Supposed to Respond

Everyone plays a role in ensuring that things go more smoothly in what can be a highly stressful and hectic situation.

March 27, 2024 12:29 PM

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Blane Bachelor

OAK PARK, ILLINOIS - JUNE 15, 2016: Altar of the Unity Temple designed by Frank Lloyd Wright on June 15, 2016 in Oak Park, Illinois

Art + Architecture

7 Midwestern Towns for Modern Architecture Lovers

To experience some of America’s most exciting building designs, head to the heartland.

March 25, 2024 02:17 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Toadstool Geological Park beige rock formations beneath a blue sky.

Road Trips

Road-Tripping in Nebraska Is All About Big Views, Historic Towns, and Plenty of Bison Burgers

This trail of lakefront beaches, dusty prairies, and Old West artifacts is a low-key adventure full of simple pleasures.

March 25, 2024 12:50 PM

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Rebecca Treon

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Family Travel

5 Sugar Shacks Where You Can Experience Montreal’s Maple Obsession

The coziest way to spend a spring day in Montreal’s snowy countryside is at a “cabane à sucre,” or sugar shack, where maple syrup is made and hearty feasts are on offer.

March 22, 2024 12:08 PM

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Lesley Chesterman

Hiking + Cycling

6 Dream Hikes in the United States (and How to Score the Permits)

Sometimes the hardest part of a hike is obtaining the permit, but the crowd-free experience in these pristine destinations is worth the effort.

March 20, 2024 04:18 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Epic Trips

Hiking Mt. Etna, Italy’s Friendly Local Active Volcano

How to visit this well-loved peak in Sicily responsibly.

March 19, 2024 01:22 PM

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Hillary Richard

The pool at the Lana,Dorchester Collection, in Dubai features skyline fews and white daybeds shaded by umbrellas.

Stay Here Next

This New Luxury Hotel Is Proof That Dubai Can Be Understated

Amid the flashy hospitality of Dubai, the Lana, a Dorchester Collection hotel, adds a dose of understated luxury to the hospitality scene.

March 19, 2024 11:50 AM

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Nicola Chilton

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