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Who Gets to Decide What Names Go on Digital Maps?
Recent headlines have drawn attention to naming conventions and mapping technology. But maps have always been political, experts say.
June 25, 2025 10:01 AM
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Sonya Bennett-Brandt
The front half of a Qatar Airways aircraft seen in the air with the wheels down
Air Travel News
Can You Fly Through the Middle East Right Now? The Current State of Air Travel in the Region
June 24, 2025 07:28 PM
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Blane Bachelor
View of a street in old town Tallinn, Estonia lined with numerous historic buildings and storefronts with red tiled roofs
Cruise
Sailings That Will Make You Smarter—the Case for Taking a “Nerd” Cruise
June 24, 2025 06:54 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Young people relaxing on the grass at Hampstead Heath
Cities We Love
How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend in London, According to Locals
June 24, 2025 01:43 PM
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Emma John
Rocky hill with some trees, turquoise water with white rock jetty, buildings with orange roofs, and some boats
Where to Travel Next
Where to Avoid the Summer Travel Crowds in France
June 24, 2025 12:35 PM
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Sophie Friedman
New York City took first place again in 2022.
Cities We Love
America’s Best Cities of 2025
June 24, 2025 09:24 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
A map of the Middle East with Iran in focus and the rest of the region a bit blurred out
Trending News
U.S. Issues Worldwide Travel Alert—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
June 23, 2025 06:39 PM
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Blane Bachelor
A United Airlines airplane being towed with another airplane in the background at a New York area airport
Air Travel News
Airlines Issue New Check-In Policies as “Airport Theory” TikTok Trend Goes Viral
June 02, 2025 02:45 PM
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Dennis Green
Luxury camp site set up under the stars with a private chef and sleeping quarters. Two chairs are set up next to a fire pit. Site is secluded and shaded by trees with mountains in the background.
Epic Trips
8 Life-Changing Trips from South Africa to South America
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Guests observe elephants in Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya
Epic Trips
A Safari and Beach Getaway in One Perfect Itinerary
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Fenced sandy path leading to the ocean at sunrise
U.S. Beaches
Where to Find Sun, Surf, and Seafood on the Jersey Shore
June 02, 2025 05:03 AM
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Rachel Chang
Browsing vinyl at the café-record shop, Disco Death, in Minneapolis.
LGBTQ Travel
The Best Music Venues and LGBTQ+ Hotspots in Minnesota
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An overhead view of an American Airlines Flagship Suite with the seat in a lie-flat bed position with grey, black, and white pillows and bedding folded atop
Air Travel News
American Airlines Finally Unveils New Flagship Business-Class Suites as First-Class Phase-Out Begins
May 30, 2025 07:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
A Vincy Two Story Overwater Villa at Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Hotels
This Resort Offers the Dreamiest Suites in the Caribbean
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View of mountains and pool from the Sossusvlei Desert Lodge at sunset
Epic Trips
7 Beautiful Places to Explore at a Slower Pace
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Hot air balloons fly above dramatic rock formations in Cappadocia, Türkiye
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Is It Ever Worth Going Into Debt to Travel?
May 30, 2025 01:11 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
Brasserie Dubillot
Restaurants + Cafés
Paris’s Best Restaurants—and What to Order There
May 30, 2025 02:35 AM
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Eleanor Aldridge
The front half of a JetBlue airplane seen flying
Air Travel News
United and JetBlue Just Struck a Major New Deal—Here’s What It Will Mean for Travelers
May 29, 2025 07:15 PM
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Dennis Green
A white wooden building with green roof and two porches on which sit blue and white striped umbrellas
Hotels
Where to Stay in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, New York, in 2025
May 29, 2025 03:02 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Three Passengers on Holland America Line's months-long Grand World Voyage participate in an art class onboard, the person in the foreground is wearing bright pink and bunny ears
Cruise
Block Parties, Cruise Cliques, and Charitable Knitting—What’s It Really Like Sailing the World for Months
May 29, 2025 02:13 PM
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Fran Golden
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Health + Wellness
How Travel Can Help You Live a Longer, Healthier Life
May 29, 2025 01:39 PM
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Nathalie Alonso
A rendering of the marina area on the new Four Seasons Yacht, a retractable platform that gives guests direct access to the water and to water toys
Cruise News
Four Seasons Is Launching Its First Yacht—Here’s a Sneak Peek
May 29, 2025 01:00 PM
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Jeri Clausing
This guest room at the Portrait Roma offers views of the Spanish Steps.
This guest room at the Portrait Roma offers views of the Spanish Steps.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 21 Best Luxury, Boutique, and Historic Hotels in Rome
May 29, 2025 11:36 AM
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Erica Firpo
With modern takes on traditional foods, ancient plays, and renovated buildings, Greece continues to add some new to its old.
Cities We Love
Exciting New Hotels, Restaurants, and Exhibits: Why Now Is the Time to Go to Greece
May 29, 2025 10:56 AM
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Helen Iatrou
The new Les Hauts de Sancerre hotel will be located in the old Château de Sancerre, a castle built in the medieval age.<br/>
Hotel News + Openings
You Can Now Stay in a Castle in This Popular French Wine Region
May 29, 2025 10:49 AM
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Opheli Garcia Lawler
Door County, Wisconsin, is one of the many easy-to-reach day trip destinations from Chicago.
Weekend Getaways
The Best Weekend Getaways From Chicago for Beaches, Museums, and More
May 28, 2025 05:47 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
A Southwest heart in blue red and yellow on an airplane wall above some seats and just below the overhead bin
Air Travel News
It’s the End of a 50-Year Era at Southwest—the Airline’s Most Beloved Free Perk Has Been Discontinued
May 28, 2025 02:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Emirates airplane on the tarmac with a set of boarding steps drawn up to the plane's left side
Loyalty + Rewards
The Best Credit Cards for Transferring Points to Airline and Hotel Partners
May 28, 2025 02:23 PM
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Paul Rubio
The glass skyscraper where the St. Regis Chicago resides was designed by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang.
Stay Here Next
The Tallest Building Ever Designed by a Woman Is Also One of Chicago’s Best Hotels
May 28, 2025 10:10 AM
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Heidi Mitchell
Reception at the Twenty Two New York with dark wood features
Stay Here Next
This Fashion Crowd-Favorite British Members Club Just Opened a Hotel in NYC—and Anyone Can Book a Stay
May 28, 2025 10:04 AM
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Tiana Attride
The Chicago Athletic Association's public areas feature several fireplaces.
Hotels
These Are the 18 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Chicago
May 28, 2025 07:30 AM
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Heidi Mitchell
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