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Expedition Cruises
6 Best Antarctica Cruises, Including Women-Only and Scientist-Led Journeys, and Trips That Skip Drake Passage
Dreaming about an expedition cruise to the White Continent? There are great options for every type of traveler.
September 28, 2026 06:48 PM
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Jeri Clausing
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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
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Food + Drink
I’ve Watched Dubai’s Food Scene Evolve Over the Past Decade. It’s Never Been Better.
September 25, 2026 10:02 AM
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Nicola Chilton
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Where to Travel Next
Hollywood on the Prairie: How Oklahoma Became the Nation’s Newest Movie Hot Spot
March 25, 2024 01:59 PM
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Matt Kirouac
A quiet beach on the less-visited Bissagos archipelago, off the coast of West Africa's Guinea-Bissau.
Cruise
Occasionally, Cruises Head to West Africa. Here’s What to Expect When They Do.
March 25, 2024 01:53 PM
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Fran Golden
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
You Shouldn’t Take Your Shoes off on a Plane—but It’s Not Why You Think
March 25, 2024 01:49 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Food + Drink
Why Everyone Should Eat Their Way Through Madison, Wisconsin
March 25, 2024 01:01 PM
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Aislyn Greene
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
March 25, 2024 12:50 PM
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Rebecca Treon
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National Parks
How to Go Fossil Hunting in America’s Dinosaur Country
March 25, 2024 12:44 PM
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Nick Hilden
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Longreads
Journey to the Geographical Center of North America
March 25, 2024 09:20 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
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AFAR Approved
Samsung and Apple Both Offer Luggage Trackers. Which Is More Accurate?
March 22, 2024 01:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
Scenery of Shiretoko in Hokkaido, Shari-cho, Midsummer
Outdoor Adventure
In a Lesser-Known Part of Japan, Outdoor Adventure Awaits
March 22, 2024 01:25 PM
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Sarika Bansal
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Family Travel
5 Sugar Shacks Where You Can Experience Montreal’s Maple Obsession
March 22, 2024 12:08 PM
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Lesley Chesterman
United Airlines aircraft parked at an airport gate as seen from above.
Air Travel News
What’s Going on With All the United Airplane Incidents? Aviation Experts Weigh In.
March 22, 2024 09:09 AM
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Bill Fink
The lobby area in the Graduate Palo Alto featuring a long wooden tables with chairs and a wall covered in a gallery-style mix of artwork
Hotel News + Openings
Hilton Loyalists Now Have Access to One of Our Favorite Boutique Hotel Brands
March 22, 2024 09:07 AM
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Bailey Berg
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Loyalty + Rewards
This No-Fee Credit Card Now Comes With up to 6.5 Percent Cash Back on Travel
March 21, 2024 01:49 PM
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Paul Rubio
row of colorful older buildings in Havana, Cuba, with two vintage cars parked on the street in front
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Yes, Americans Can Still Travel to Cuba. Here’s How
March 21, 2024 12:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
Visit Monaco
Where to Go in Spring
How to Go Off the Beaten Path in Monaco
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Air Travel News
When Is It OK to Move to an Empty Airplane Seat—and When Is It Not?
March 21, 2024 08:05 AM
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Chris Dong
An ornate bed flanked by mirrors and candelabra-style lights in the Beauty and the Beast-themed Princely suite at Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland Paris
Hotel News + Openings
Disneyland Paris Has a New Luxury Hotel—We Got a Look Inside
March 20, 2024 07:07 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Chefchaouen Morocco streets, blue tiles and walls
Cities We Love
The Fascinating History Behind Morocco’s “Blue City”
March 20, 2024 07:00 PM
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Lisa Trottier
A sailboat cruising by a brick building on the Helsinki archipelago in Finland
Trending News
Finland Is Giving Away Free Trips to Encourage Happiness
March 20, 2024 06:10 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Where to Travel Next
How to Vacation Like a Local in Los Angeles
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Arizona Biltmore
Where to Go in Spring
This Historic Arizona Hotel Is the Perfect Place to Celebrate Spring
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A small stretch of beach in the Dominican Republic with some sand, turquoise blue water, palm trees and beach houses.
Trending News
Is It Safe to Travel to the Dominican Republic Amid the Crisis in Haiti?
March 20, 2024 12:16 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
The 10 Best Beaches in Maui
U.S. Beaches
The 10 Best Beaches in Maui—and Where to Stay
March 20, 2024 11:32 AM
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Amanda Castleman
The lounge space on the Orient Express La Dolce Vita, featuring curvy benches and an espresso bar
Trending News
A First Look at Italy’s Gorgeous La Dolce Vita Orient Express Train—And How to Book It
March 19, 2024 06:20 PM
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Mae Hamilton
A total solar eclipse viewed through some foliage
Astrotourism
The Last-Minute Guide to Traveling for April’s Total Solar Eclipse
March 19, 2024 03:30 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Forty years of fried perfection at Champy's Chicken in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Food + Drink
The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA
March 19, 2024 03:24 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
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Epic Trips
Hiking Mt. Etna, Italy’s Friendly Local Active Volcano
March 19, 2024 01:22 PM
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Hillary Richard
Aerial view of Tlaxcala
Epic Trips
In the Smallest State in Mexico, A Search for the Perfect Taco
March 19, 2024 01:16 PM
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Naomi Tomky
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