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Longreads
The Surprising Wellness Hack I Learned in the World’s Happiest Country
One of the secrets to Finnish happiness? Getting used to the discomfort—and subsequent joy—of cold plunging.
March 20, 2025 11:19 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
kayakers enjoying summer heat on Lady Bird Lake with crowds of people below on the water Austin Texas USA downtown skyline cityscape at sunset 2019
Outdoor Adventure
I’ve Been a Kayak Guide for 27 Years—Here’s Why It’s the Best Way to See a Big City
March 20, 2025 10:54 AM
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Jill K. Robinson
The Marina at Mackinac Island with Saint Anne's church and the historic Victorian houses a sunset shot from Lake Michigan
Where to Go in Summer
10 Best Places in the U.S. for Summer Travel
March 19, 2025 04:05 PM
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Mark Ellwood
Los Angeles
4 Days In
The Perfect 4 Days in Los Angeles, According to Locals
March 19, 2025 02:30 PM
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Sheila Yasmin Marikar
Lufthansa Allegris business class
Air Travel News
8 Ways to Get Business-Class Seats on Your Next Flight—Without Paying Full Price
March 19, 2025 09:36 AM
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Bailey Berg
People walking around outside colorful shops in Singapore with lanterns hanging overhead
Trending News
Singapore Is Giving Away Dozens of Free Flights—Here’s How to Get One
March 18, 2025 05:38 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
"Mad Radio", Provenza, Medellín
Art + Culture
This South American Destination Is Known as the “City of Eternal Spring"—but Music Is Its Soul
March 18, 2025 03:26 PM
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Cat Sposato
Just-caught spiny lobster features in many local restaurants in the British Virgin Islands
Islands
5 Ways to Taste the Diverse Flavors of the British Virgin Islands
September 30, 2024 10:58 AM
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British Virgin islands
The spring regatta is one of many festivals to enjoy in the paradise that is the British Virgin Islands.
Outdoor Adventure
5 Caribbean Festivals Worth Traveling For
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Art + Culture
University Museums Are Underrated Places to See Art in the U.S.—Here Are 8 of the Best
September 29, 2024 10:13 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Boarded up buildings with green mountains in the background
Where to Travel Next
6 Hauntingly Beautiful Ghost Towns in the United States
September 29, 2024 07:42 PM
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Bailey Berg
The infinity edged pool at Tapasake at One&Only One Za'abeel in Dubai features uninterrupted views of the city's skyline.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 12 Best Hotels in Dubai
September 28, 2024 03:34 PM
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Nicola Chilton
The New Orleans waterfront with the Natchez dinner paddlewheeler docked and a view of the French Quarter with high-rise buildings in the background
River Cruises
The Best Mississippi River Cruises Are All About Charming Small Towns, Legendary Music, and Regional Cuisine
September 27, 2024 05:18 PM
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Nicole Edenedo
Gundlach Bundschu Winery is a historic yet laidback place to drink a glass (or two) of wine in Sonoma.
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
19 Essential Wineries & Tasting Rooms to Visit in Sonoma County, California
September 27, 2024 04:02 PM
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Jessie Beck
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Summer 2024
These Photos Tell the Lesser-Known Story of Route 66
September 27, 2024 02:43 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Plates with Mexican food, including a piece of fish with greens, tostadas, and tartare, being prepared by a chef with tattooed hands
Food + Drink
17 Restaurants That Prove Colorado Has One of America’s Most Exciting Dining Scenes
September 27, 2024 02:22 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A split photo with a deep red closet with mirrors on the left, and a living room with a large image of Prince's face and a couch with purple-tinted mood lighting on the right
Hotel News + Openings
You Can Now Spend the Night in Prince’s “Purple Rain” House
September 27, 2024 12:03 PM
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Bailey Berg
A woman rolls clothing to fit into a suitcase on a hotel room bed.
Packing Tips + Gear
The Hack That Will Solve All Your Overpacking Woes
September 27, 2024 11:06 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort is tucked within 14 acres of forest in Punta Mita, Mexico
Stay Here Next
Private Glamping Tents, White Sand Beaches, a Botanist on Site. And It’s a Four Seasons.
September 27, 2024 07:46 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How to Pack a Suitcase
Packing Tips + Gear
How to Pack a Suitcase Like a Flight Attendant
September 27, 2024 01:59 AM
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Aislyn Greene
The active volcano Mt. Etna rises up from behind the scenic waterfront of Catania in eastern Sicily.
Air Travel News
Delta Adds 7 New Europe Routes for 2025—Including a First-Ever Flight to This Sicilian Coastal Town
September 26, 2024 06:27 PM
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Bailey Berg
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4 Days In
The Perfect 4 Days in Bangkok, According to Locals
September 26, 2024 06:16 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Bird's-eye view of a snow-covered European city by a lake
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in December
September 26, 2024 03:41 PM
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Mark Ellwood
The marina decks on the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection's new 'Ilma' superyacht with couches and loungers overlooking the water
Cruise
Ritz-Carlton Just Launched a New Yacht—We Went Aboard to See if It’s Anything Like the Hotels
September 26, 2024 03:27 PM
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Fran Golden
Tourists at one of the bridges along the Cali River Boulevard in the city of Cali in Colombia.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How Can I Get My Teen to Love Travel?
September 26, 2024 01:18 PM
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Anu Taranath
Downtown Pasadena
Where to Travel Next
The Best Places to Explore Pasadena on Foot
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The Colorado Street Bridge of Pasadena
Where to Travel Next
Some of L.A.’s Best Shopping Is 10 Miles North
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Winter cityscape of Florence with Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore on the background, as seen from Piazzale Michelangelo. Italy.
Where to Travel Next
The Beauty of Traveling in Tuscany During the Off Season
September 26, 2024 08:15 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
The Colorado Street Bridge of Pasadena
Where to Travel Next
9 Things to Do in This Lesser-Known SoCal Town
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Cities We Love
A Local’s Guide to San Diego for Cruise Ship Visitors
September 25, 2024 06:34 PM
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Brent Crane
City on a river at dusk in autumn.
Where to Travel Next
The Uncrowded Destinations Where Travel Advisors Are Quietly Sending Their Clients
September 25, 2024 07:57 AM
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Blane Bachelor
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