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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
An American Airlines airplane flying upward
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
Mount Taranaki, a snow-capped solitary mountain peak in New Zealand, with a reflective lake in the foreground reflecting an upside down image of the peak with yellow-ish brush all around
Trending News
Starting This Fall, New Zealand Will Triple Its Tourist Tax
September 6, 2024 03:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Trevi Fountain in Rome with a souvenir vendor in the foreground and a smattering of tourists around the iconic fountain
Air Travel News
American Airlines Just Announced 5 New Routes to Some of Europe’s Most Sought-After Destinations
September 6, 2024 02:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
A view of 7,103-foot Mount Monolith in the Ogilvie Mountain range on a helicopter flight over Tombstone Territorial Park.
Summer 2024
The Most Wintry Place in North America, and Why We Love It
September 6, 2024 12:11 PM
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Debbie Olsen
A king bedroom in the Royal Suite at the Hotel D'Angleterre with an adjacent living room in the background and beige and white details throughout, including geometric hanging lights hovering near the bed
Stay Here Next
Copenhagen’s Oldest Hotel Just Got a Major Refresh—Here’s What It’s Like
September 5, 2024 08:11 PM
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Michelle Baran
A Paralympic athlete in a wheelchair on a race track
Trending News
For Paralympic Athletes, Travel Can Be One of the Biggest Barriers to Competing
September 5, 2024 12:09 PM
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Maayan Ziv
Fanny Pack
Packing Tips + Gear
10 Travel-Ready Fanny Packs That Are Actually Stylish
September 5, 2024 11:11 AM
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Courtney Holden
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Books
8 Great New Books for Fall That Might Inspire Your Next Travel Adventure
September 4, 2024 07:01 AM
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Pat Tompkins
Unite Here hotel workers wearing red shirts and holding yellow "On Strike" signs picketing in Los Angeles
Trending News
Why Are So Many Hotel Workers on Strike?
September 3, 2024 05:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
A shrimp taco with pickled peaches and fried leeks from Alay Alay Taquera de Medio Oriente.
Summer 2024
A New Generation of Chefs is Revitalizing an Immigrant Cuisine in Mexico City
September 3, 2024 08:36 AM
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Naomi Tomky
Pregnancy is a great time to travel. But being armed with good information makes the experience all the more impactful.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What You Should Know About Traveling While Pregnant
September 3, 2024 07:00 AM
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Daliah Singer
A man reaches above the seats on an airplane, intent on pushing the flight attendant call button with his left index finger.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Flight Attendant Call Button Is Meant to Be Used. But When Is Appropriate?
September 2, 2024 07:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Yellow water taxis cruising and docked in Tampa Bay with a mix of buildings, palm trees, and umbrellas in the background including some skyscrapers
Cruise News
For the First Time, a Luxury Cruise Line Will Set Sail From This Lesser-Known Florida Port
August 31, 2024 11:37 AM
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Susan B. Barnes
The two-story Grand Wintergarden suite on 'Seabourn Venture' with a seating area below and a loft above
Cruise
Are Luxury Cruises Really Worth It?
August 30, 2024 05:20 PM
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Fran Golden
A Virgin Atlantic plane landing on an airfield surrounded by green and yellow grass with some homes and trees in the background
Air Travel News
Airlines Are Adding New “Green Fares” to Flights. Here’s What That Means for Ticket Prices
August 30, 2024 02:34 PM
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Barbara Peterson
People walking out onto a viewing area atop dramatic cliff formations in Grand Canyon National Park with views of the striated canyon in the background
Trending News
Grand Canyon’s South Rim Hotels Closed Due to Waterline Problems
August 30, 2024 12:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Best Things to Do in Minnesota
Destination Spotlight
The Best Things to Do in Minnesota
August 30, 2024 11:27 AM
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Cinnamon Janzer
Northern Lights in the starry night sky above the frozen forest.
Where to Travel Next
Lesser-Known Spots for Northern Lights and Innovative Hotels—Reasons to Visit Scandinavia Right Now
August 30, 2024 09:00 AM
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Laura Hall
A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse with the sun still visible behind the moon in a darkened sky with trees down below
Trending News
A “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse Will Take Place This Fall—Here’s How to Plan an Epic Trip to See It
August 29, 2024 03:39 PM
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Bailey Berg
Beautiful look down travel aerial photograph of the abandoned railroad bridge crossing the Ontonagon River and scenic Agate Falls waterfall below surrounded by forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.
Outdoor Adventure
Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle
August 29, 2024 03:21 PM
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Jaclyn Trop
An American Bison roams the prairie at Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve near Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Outdoor Adventure
Here’s How to Experience North America’s Most Endangered (and Underrated) Ecosystem
August 29, 2024 03:00 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A cottage at Firefall Ranch in California with a large veranda featuring a rocking chair and a fireplace
Stay Here Next
There’s a New Luxury Lodge Near Yosemite National Park—Here’s What It’s Like
August 29, 2024 11:35 AM
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Julia Cosgrove
Machu Picchu historic site in Peru with clouds and few travelers visible
Packing Tips + Gear
The Only Peru Packing List You’ll Ever Need
August 29, 2024 10:08 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
View of the snow-topped Dolomites mountains in Italy with a road, snow-covered meadows, a mountain home, and pine trees in the foreground
Trending News
Italy’s New Sleeper Trains Travel From Rome to Dreamy Mountain and Sea Destinations
August 28, 2024 06:01 PM
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Erica Firpo
Galataport shopping center avenue
Where to Travel Next
Istanbul Is Brimming With Exciting New Restaurants, Hotels, and Museums
August 28, 2024 05:15 PM
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Anya von Bremzen
This Chamber King room at the Virgin Hotels New York has a view of the city.
Hotels
These 5 Hotels Aim to Make Solo Travel Easier
August 28, 2024 03:01 PM
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Alexandra Cheney
Aerial view of island panorama with a blue lagoon and sand dropping into the deep ocean.
Outdoor Adventure
Do Underwater Waterfalls Actually Exist?
August 28, 2024 01:48 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
People sitting and sub bathing on docks and boats at the La Banchina restaurant in Copenhagen's Refshaleøen neighborhood with a red building and sloped power plant in the background.
Cities We Love
The 6 Essential Copenhagen Neighborhoods—and What to See, Do, and Eat There
August 27, 2024 06:45 PM
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Lisa Abend
An exterior view of the 'Riviera' cruise ship, a mostly white vessel with several decks and orange and white lifeboats lining the sides, in turquoise blue water with gentle waves
Cruise
A Skeptic’s Take on Sailing the Mediterranean on a 1,250-Passenger Cruise Ship
August 27, 2024 04:11 PM
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Jeri Clausing
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