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REI camping gear
Packing Tips + Gear
REI Is Having Its Biggest Sale of the Year—These Are the 16 Items We’re Eyeing With Deals Starting at $20
Snap up some of our favorite gear at a serious discount during REI’s annual Memorial Day Sale, which runs May 16–26, 2025.
May 16, 2025 09:18 AM
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Danielle Hallock
The Detroit Institute of Arts
Art + Culture
This U.S. City Is the Paris of the Midwest
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A guest room at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Dubai with a view of its sister property, Burj Al Arab
Stay Here Next
Dubai Adds Another Eye-Popping Hotel to Its Skyline, and It’s a Superyacht-Inspired Beach Retreat
May 15, 2025 03:55 PM
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Nicola Chilton
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Cruise
There’s a New Way to Sail in the Galápagos—With No Crowds and Plenty of Comfort
May 15, 2025 01:45 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
People enjoying the nice summer weather in Meldrum Bay, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada
History + Culture
You Can Camp on Remote Lakes, Soar Over a National Park, and Spot Polar Bears on These Epic Canadian Tours
May 15, 2025 12:54 PM
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Debbie Olsen
"Teatro Victoria", Medellín
Food + Drink
Roasted Stuffed Pig Is a Must Eat When in Colombia—Plus 10 Other Foods You Can’t Miss
May 15, 2025 09:01 AM
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Cat Sposato
The Detroit venue El Club is a dedicated supporter of independent music.
Cities We Love
The Ultimate 48 Hours in Detroit for Music Fans
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Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II, an old bridge in Rome, crosses over the Tiber River with some homes and trees in the background, photographed during an overcast winter day
Cruise
Cruise Lines Are Launching New Off-Season Sailings—Here’s Why You Should Get Aboard
March 10, 2025 06:44 PM
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Sherri Eisenberg
aerial angle of jet ski exiting green lush mangrove channel into blue caribbean sea water during golden hour in turks and caicos islands
Cities We Love
This Caribbean Island Is a Favorite for Cruise Travelers. But You Need to Stay Longer to Fully Appreciate It
March 10, 2025 04:35 PM
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Laura Begley Bloom
AutoCamp's communal Clubhouse area with bar seating and a green couch on the left, and a trail that winds through soaring trees in Sequoia National Park on the right
Hotel News + Openings
This Underrated California National Park Is Getting a New Glamping Hotel With Airstream Trailer Rooms
March 07, 2025 06:09 PM
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Bailey Berg
A group of diners being served at a table in the elegant Mister Charles restaurant in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood of Dallas, Texas.
Restaurants + Cafés
The Best Restaurants in Every Dallas Neighborhood
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A rendering of the The Langham, Venice showing the hotel's waterside view from the island of Murano
Hotels
Is This the Future of Luxury Hotels? This Hotel CEO Weighs In
March 07, 2025 11:49 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Michelangelo's 'Creation of Adam,' a famous frescoe in the Sistine Chapel depicting Adam and God practically touching fingers
Trending News
Michelangelo’s Rarely Seen Sistine Chapel Sketches Are Now on View at This Small East Coast Art Museum
March 06, 2025 07:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
A geological wonder bounded by the French Alps to the north and the Mediterranea Sea to the south, the Côte d'Azur—often known in English as the French Riviera—stretches from the Italian border to urban Toulon. Beaches, quaint fishing ports, and opulent architecture line the coast. The mention anywhere in the world of Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo, St. Tropez, Antibes, or Juan les Pins evokes glamour and a sense of nostalgia. Coastal towns are strung along a chain of dramatic hills peppered with vineyards and olive groves. The pristine mountains, too, have ancient villages and wandering roads to explore.
Where to Go in Spring
10 Best Places to Travel in May
March 06, 2025 04:35 PM
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Mark Ellwood
A 2022 Guide to Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.
Natural Wonders
Tulips, Cherry Blossoms, Lavender: 13 Beautiful Flower Blooms Around the World Worth Traveling For
March 06, 2025 03:58 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
A chef preparing sushi for guests at a wooden bar in Tatsu Dallas, Texas.
Restaurants + Cafés
The Ultimate Guide to New Michelin-Worthy Dining in Dallas
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Glacier National Park (left); Grandma Joy (center); Galapagos (right) 
Longreads
94-Year-Old Grandma Joy Went Viral for Visiting Every U.S. National Park. Now, She’s Taking on Every Continent
March 05, 2025 12:25 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
A train bar cart with cushioned seats. pillows, metal lamps, and plants
Trains
The First Luxury Sleeper Train in England and Wales Is Now Open for Bookings
March 05, 2025 12:14 PM
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Blane Bachelor
People seated on a sunny lawn under a shade structure outside of the Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District.
Art + Culture
6 Must-See Events in Dallas This Spring and Summer
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
12 Ways to Make Sure Your Bags Don’t Get Lost When You Fly
March 05, 2025 09:20 AM
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Bailey Berg
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Art + Culture
8 Art Exhibits Worth Traveling For This Year
March 05, 2025 08:02 AM
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Ellen Carpenter
Rome
Off The Tourist Trail
Make the Most of Rome’s Many Charms—Without the Crowds
March 04, 2025 07:55 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Rows of brown seats in the economy cabin of a plane
Air Travel News
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Economy Flight More Comfortable
March 04, 2025 02:42 AM
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Sophie Friedman
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Tired of Feeling Stiff on Long Flights? Do These 5 Airplane Stretches Next Time You Fly
March 03, 2025 01:53 PM
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Nathalie Alonso
A 2022 Guide to Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.
Cities We Love
A Local’s Guide to Viewing Cherry Blossoms in D.C.
March 03, 2025 01:12 PM
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Jessie Beck
Flower vendors give away free roses in Downtown Detroit on July 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. CREDIT: Sylvia Jarrus for AFAR
4 Days In
The Perfect 4 Days in Detroit, According to Locals
March 03, 2025 10:00 AM
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Sarah Bence
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Solo Travel
As a Solo Female Traveler, Here’s What to Know and Where to Go
March 03, 2025 09:47 AM
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Sarah Buder
Person in the foreground pulling a ship on ice
Cruise
Women Were Once Banned From Antarctica. Now They’re Shaping Travel on the Continent
March 03, 2025 09:00 AM
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Nicole Edenedo
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Longreads
Women-Only Trips Are Trending. What Does That Mean for the Future?
March 03, 2025 08:54 AM
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Jen Rose Smith
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Did You Know? You Can Text TSA Your Travel Questions
March 03, 2025 08:20 AM
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Bailey Berg
Ponant's 'Le Commandant Charctot' icebreaker with a sweeping sheet of ice in the foreground and a few people on the ice near the ship
Expedition Cruises
This Breathtaking Winter Ice Cruise Just Changed My Mind About Traveling in the Extreme Cold
February 28, 2025 06:37 PM
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Fran Golden
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