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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
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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
Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden surrounded by autumnal trees
Stay Here Next
At This Reimagined Spa Retreat in Germany’s Black Forest, Wellness Extends Into the Woods
December 1, 2025 07:42 AM
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Adam H. Graham
An elevated thatched pier on the lagoon in Bacalar, Mexico
Where to Go in Winter
Ditch Your Parka. Here’s Where to Travel This Winter for a Warm Weather Escape.
December 1, 2025 07:33 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
A hand with a red glove reaches for a cocktail in a white-stemmed glass
Cruise
The Grown-Ups’ Guide to Surviving a Disney Cruise
November 26, 2025 05:17 PM
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Fran Golden
Relaxing in the sun in Trieste, Italy
Visas + Passports
15 Countries in Europe That Offer Remote Work Visas for Americans
November 25, 2025 01:10 PM
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Krystin Arneson
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Food + Drink
Your Potatoes Likely Came From One Surprising Island—Where You Can Now Try Tuber Facials and Spud Cocktails
November 25, 2025 12:31 PM
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Mark Johanson
A street full of light-up signs in the Jongno-gu neighborhood of Seoul
Air Travel News
United Is Adding a New Flight to One of Asia’s Most Exciting Cities—Here’s What to Do When You Get There
November 25, 2025 12:11 PM
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Katie Chang
Numerous Antler luggage pieces in various shades of pastel photographed in a grey studio space
Packing Tips + Gear
Away, Tumi, Osprey: The Best Luggage Deals This Black Friday and Cyber Monday
November 25, 2025 11:59 AM
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Bailey Berg
Overhead view of the bay in Nice, France, with building with orange-tiled roofs all around
Where to Travel Next
This French Summer Classic Is a Year-Round Destination With More Than 300 Days of Sunshine
November 25, 2025 02:21 AM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
People walking around New York's jFK airport with a Christmas tree in the middle of the walkway
Air Travel News
Thanksgiving is The Busiest Day of the Year for Travel, But These Dates Also Top The List
November 24, 2025 05:58 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Outdoor Adventure
8 Festive National Parks for the Holidays, From Carols in a Cave to a First-Class Polar Express Train
November 24, 2025 03:10 PM
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Matt Kirouac
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a small islet on the coast of the Bay of Biscay in the Basque Country, Spain.
Outdoor Adventure
Epic Multiday Hikes You Must Do Once in Your Life
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View of historial architecture in Piedmont, Italy.
Outdoor Adventure
A Must-Do Truffle Hunting Experience in Piedmont
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A man paddleboarding in a European lake during the fall.
Outdoor Adventure
From Portugal to Japan, These Are the Best Multi-Adventure Trips
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woman in infinity pool looks out to pine trees and Canadian Rocky Mountains at the Basin Glacial Waters spa in Banff National Park
Health + Wellness
A Hot Springs Haven in the Canadian Rockies Unveils Two New Spas, One Inside a National Park
November 24, 2025 10:45 AM
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Debbie Olsen
New York gets even more exciting during the most wonderful time of the year.
Holiday Travel
8 U.S. Cities Putting Their Own Spins on the Holidays, From Festive Boat Parades to Nouveau Nutcrackers
November 24, 2025 10:37 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
a woman in braids holds a small glass piece at the Corning Museum's glass shop. she is surrounded by other glass pieces.
Museums + Galleries
What to Buy at the World’s Coolest Museum Gift Shops. Because We All Know the Shops Are Why We Go to Museums.
November 24, 2025 07:58 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
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Visas + Passports
You Can Now Add Your U.S. Passport to Your Apple Wallet. Here’s What That Means for Travel
November 21, 2025 06:53 PM
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Peter Ward
Borgo Santandrea's pastries and croissants, and a view from the terrace.
Hotels
The Breakfast Test: Why the Morning Meal Is the Most Revealing Way to Judge a Luxury Hotel
November 21, 2025 06:37 PM
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Mark Ellwood
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Holiday Travel
10 European-Style Christmas Markets in the U.S. for Glühwein, Danish Cookies, and Swedish Santa
November 21, 2025 04:53 AM
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Caitlin Morton
Prince Edward Island
Hiking + Cycling
You Can Visit Countryside Inns, Idyllic Beaches, and Rugged Mountains on These 8 Canadian Hut-to-Hut Hikes
November 20, 2025 06:27 PM
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Chloe Bergé
Tom Kerss standing on the deck of a Hurtigruten ship in Norway, with green-tinted Northern Lights dancing behind him
Cruise
On a Norway Cruise, I Hunted Northern Lights With an “Aurora Chaser.” Here’s What He Revealed About Them
November 20, 2025 05:37 PM
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Jeri Clausing
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Trending News
The Larger Implications of the Supreme Court’s Recent Passport Decision
November 20, 2025 03:03 PM
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Lindsey Danis
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Food + Drink
15 Essential Foods to Try in Rome—and Where to Find Them
November 20, 2025 12:09 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Alberta Icefields Parkway
4 Days In
4 Days in Alberta: Dogsledding, Cave Tours, and Indigenous Campfire Stories
November 20, 2025 10:21 AM
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Jennifer Malloy
Shangri-La
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in January
November 20, 2025 07:06 AM
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Mark Ellwood
Biking and hiking are two popular pastimes at the 281-acre Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain, Boston.
Cities We Love
Winter in Boston’s Most Vibrant Neighborhoods
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Amtrak's Empire Builder train traveling along Bad Rock Canyon near Columbia Falls, Montana, with a rocky, forested cliff on both sides of the track and water down below
Train Travel
A New Collection of Long-Distance U.S. Rail Journeys Combines Scenic Routes With National Parks and City Stays
November 19, 2025 05:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
An overhead shot of a table filled with Korean food, including steak, fried chicken, pickles, cocktails, and pizza
Food + Drink
Calgary’s Restaurant and Bar Scene Is Booming—Here’s Where to Eat and Drink Right Now
November 19, 2025 12:41 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
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