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Air Travel News
Here’s Why You Need to Know What Type of Plane You’ll Fly On—And How to Find Out
You can see the plane’s manufacturer and model number before you even book your ticket.
September 29, 2026 03:52 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
Exterior view of Atlas Ocean Voyages' World Voyager surrounded by water and a snowy and icy cliff in the background
Expedition Cruises
6 Best Antarctica Cruises, Including Women-Only and Scientist-Led Journeys, and Trips That Skip Drake Passage
September 28, 2026 06:48 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Fifth Avenue Hotel suite with teal walls and dark wood furnishings
Hotels
This Maximalist NYC Hotel Costs More Than $1,000 a Night. Is It Worth It?
September 28, 2026 04:27 PM
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Chris Dong
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Air Travel News
American Is Retiring International First Class. I Flew Its New Top Tier to Find Out What Will Replace It
September 25, 2026 07:05 PM
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Cat Sposato
Shrimp, mussels, and other seafoods in a bed of yellow rice and peas.
Food + Drink
15 Iconic Spanish Foods and Where to Try Them
September 25, 2026 06:06 PM
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Amaia Porteiro
A picturesque view of Peel marina and town on the Isle of Man, showcasing the coastline
Outdoor Adventure
On the Isle of Man, a 100-Mile Coastal Hike Links Castles, Viking Crosses, and Seal Coves
September 25, 2026 02:00 PM
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Indi Bains
The Six Sisters Suite at Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel with three large beds with bright pink cushioned headboards, a golden chandelier, and green and blue chaises at the foot of the beds
Hotel News + Openings
Dolly Parton’s New Nashville Hotel Opens September 29 With Themed Suites, Live Music, and a Museum
September 25, 2026 01:23 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Kansas City’s Union Station
Art + Culture
8 Must-See Places in Kansas City and the Innovative Women Behind Them
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Art + Culture
Explore Kansas City’s Best—and Most Soothing—Arts and Culture
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A statue of enslaved people located along the Civil Rights Trail.
Fall 2023
Discovering a Different Side of the South on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
October 20, 2023 10:54 AM
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Lynn Brown
Bouldering cliffs at Zion National Park
Fall 2023
Why Southern Utah Is a Perfect Canyoneering Destination
October 20, 2023 10:53 AM
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Erik Trinidad
Six people hike along Switzerland's Great Aletsch Glacier.
Fall 2023
What It Was Like to Hike the Alps’ Largest Glacier
October 19, 2023 07:48 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Where to Go for a Weekend Getaway From Paris
Weekend Getaways
5 Can’t-Miss Weekend Getaways from Paris
October 19, 2023 04:06 PM
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Sara Lieberman
How to Avoid Getting Sick on an Airplane
Air Travel News
Everything You Need to Know to Avoid Getting Sick on an Airplane
October 19, 2023 11:52 AM
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Nile Cappello
Images of empty economy class seats with blue headrests on a United Airlines airplane
Air Travel News
United Unveils a New Boarding Procedure That It Claims Will Speed Up the Process
October 18, 2023 05:34 PM
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Chris Dong
The Antler Room
Art + Culture
The Insider’s Guide to Eating in Kansas City—and Supporting Its Communities Too
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Country Road covered in orange leaves leading to a farm with colorful trees in the distance
Road Trips
Embrace the Coziness of Fall in Vermont With This 3-Day Road Trip
October 18, 2023 03:22 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
How to Visit Medieval Castles in Europe
History + Culture
14 Beautiful Medieval Castles in Europe You Can Visit
October 18, 2023 12:24 PM
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Jennifer Ceaser
How to Prevent Your Frequent Flyer Miles From Being Hacked
Air Travel News
Why Hackers Are Targeting Your Airline Points and Miles—And How to Protect Them
October 18, 2023 09:50 AM
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Bailey Berg
A rendering of the pool deck on the forthcoming Ilma superyacht, the second vessel in the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet
Cruise News
With Its New Yacht Collection, Ritz-Carlton Is Successfully Converting Those Who Are New to Cruising
October 18, 2023 09:00 AM
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Fran Golden
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AFAR Approved
Tumi’s 19 Degree Expandable 4-Wheeled Suitcases Are My Go-To Luggage—Here’s Why
October 18, 2023 08:49 AM
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Paul Rubio
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Outdoor Adventure
The Best Time to Visit Hawai‘i
October 17, 2023 01:31 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Passengers on a United flight using Bluetooth connectivity to pair their Apple AirPods Pro to the seatback screens
Air Travel News
Is the Future of Flying Wireless? United and Apple Think So.
October 16, 2023 07:18 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Upsides of Getting Bumped From a Flight
Air Travel News
The Upsides of Getting Bumped From a Flight
October 16, 2023 01:00 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
This guest room at the Fifth Avenue Hotel features dark blue headboards and teal walls.
Hotels
This New Luxury Hotel in Manhattan Is an Ode to Gilded Age New York
October 16, 2023 12:21 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
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Videos
Road Tripping in One of Italy’s Most Underrated Islands [VIDEO]
October 16, 2023 09:50 AM
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Claudia Cardia
Santa Monica
Beaches
Where to Find the Very Best Beaches in California
October 13, 2023 02:08 PM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
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Outdoor Adventure
Sailing Tahiti by Private Yacht Is Surprisingly Easy
October 13, 2023 12:34 PM
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Rachel Rudwall
The Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, is located on Lake Mohonk and has a Victorian exterior.
Hotels
The 9 Best Historic Hotels in the United States
October 13, 2023 10:51 AM
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Jill K. Robinson
The NYC edition joins five other US Virgin Hotel locations: Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Nashville, and New Orleans.
Stay Here Next
Social Hot Spot or Hotel? The New Virgin Hotels New York Aims to Be Both
October 13, 2023 09:00 AM
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Billie Cohen
11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Epic Trips
11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
October 13, 2023 08:10 AM
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Sara Button
La Jolla Shores
Beaches
San Diego Is Famous for Its Beaches—and These Are the Very Best
October 12, 2023 12:55 PM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
The banks of the Seine river in Paris in the autumn.
Cities We Love
Essential Things to See and Do in Paris in the Fall
October 12, 2023 12:41 PM
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Sara Lieberman
Four bottles of red wine next two stemless wine glass filled with wine, to show Delta's new wine program
Air Travel News
Why Does Wine Taste Different on a Plane? We Asked an Airline Sommelier.
October 12, 2023 07:30 AM
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James Oliver Cury
A rendering of what Hurtigruten's ship with solar powered sails would look like.
Cruise News
Could an Electric Ship With Solar Sails Be the Future of Cruising?
October 12, 2023 07:27 AM
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Bailey Berg
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