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Alyeska Nordic Spa - Relaxation Pool (L) & Signate Sauna Building (R)
Winter Sports
The Après-Ski Trend That Ditches Alcohol for a Different Kind of Relaxation
Spas are changing the game for post-ski recovery, with IV treatments, cryo-ultrasound therapy, and AI massages.
January 16, 2026 04:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
View of the rock Big Sur coast as seen through some tree branches in the foreground
Weekend Getaways
Big Sur, We Missed You. How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in California’s Coastal Paradise
January 16, 2026 04:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
A wooden building surrounded by trees covered in snow and Christmas lights, with a mountain in the background.
Winter Sports
These 7 U.S. Ski Towns Have Schnitzel, Spätzle, and Plenty of European Charm
January 16, 2026 03:00 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
Overhead view of a tray of Texas barbecue, including brisket, chicken and sausage and sides of mac and cheese and greens
Air Travel News
Is Barbecue What First-Class Travelers Want? This Major U.S. Airline Thinks So
January 15, 2026 05:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
January 15, 2026 03:15 PM
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Bailey Berg
L-R (clockwise): Summer at Meijer Gardens; Route 66, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Spoleto Festival; Ohio BLINK 2024 - The Mystic Eye Drone Show by Durham Studio & Sky Elements; Remi Wolf performing at Treefort Music Fest 2025; New Hampshire's Highland Games & Festival - Highland Dancers compete while attendees watch the artistry of each dancer; a second line parade weaves through the fairgrounds at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Art + Culture
Your Month-by-Month Guide to the Most Exciting Cultural Events in the U.S. in 2026
January 15, 2026 12:23 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
Aerial view of the beach in Santa Monica with numerous beach goers both in the water and on the sand and office buildings and hotels in the background
Air Travel News
Forget LAX—This Regional Los Angeles Airport Is Getting Its First Regular Flights
January 14, 2026 06:04 PM
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Chris Dong
Man with surfboard and camels in Essaouira, Morocco.
Where to Go in Summer
13 Best Places to Travel in August
May 26, 2025 11:31 AM
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Mark Ellwood
What to Know About Traveling in the Caribbean’s Hurricane Season
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Caribbean Hurricane Season Is Here—This Is What You Need to Know
May 26, 2025 01:26 AM
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Ann Abel
The historic facades of downtown Telluride surrounded by the stunning San Juan mountains
Outdoor Adventure
8 Outdoor Things to Do in Telluride This Summer
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Man working on a laptop on a plane
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Airlines Are Issuing New Rules for Portable Device Chargers in Your Carry-On—Here’s What to Know
May 23, 2025 05:27 PM
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Bailey Berg
Tired blonde casual caucasian woman wearing sporty hoodie napping on seat while traveling by airplane
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Does Melatonin Really Help You Sleep on a Flight? We Asked Medical Experts
May 23, 2025 12:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Baths in Virgin Gorda.
Beaches
5 Ways to Explore the British Virgin Islands Off the Beaten Path
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Hotels We Love
These Are the 17 Best Historic Hotels Around the World
May 23, 2025 09:00 AM
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Mary Holland
Stars and the Milky Way in the night sky above lightly snow dusted mountains in Grand Teton National Park
Trending News
This Popular National Park Now Has the Country’s First Dark Sky Airport
May 22, 2025 05:32 PM
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Kristen Pope
Beijing (left); Gansu Norden (right)
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What It’s Like to Travel in China Right Now—And How to Do It
May 22, 2025 03:37 PM
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Chris Schalkx
aerial photo of several entrees of food on different shaped white plates. The entrees include salmon toast, a green soup, a roasted vegetable dish and dips for Korean Air inflight meals
Air Travel News
The Surprising, Painstaking Process of Making Your Airplane Meal
May 22, 2025 03:22 PM
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Chris Dong
Rosewood Dix Little Bay in the British Virgin Islands.
Beaches
The Best British Virgin Island Resorts for Any Kind of Trip
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The regatta is one of many events to enjoy in the British Virgin Islands.
Festivals + Events
6 British Virgin Island Celebrations Worth Planning Around
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People riding Hiccup's Wing Gliders in Epic Universe's Head to How to Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk, with water splashing and a colorful fictional land in the background
Trending News
I Got a Sneak Preview of the Now Open Universal Epic Universe—Here’s What I Loved and What I Didn’t
May 22, 2025 09:46 AM
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Susan B. Barnes
Kayak, Kayaking, Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee River FY18 Summer Campaign Assets – Matt Scott, retouched image, campaign image, LC retouched image
Cities We Love
The Best Things to Do in Milwaukee, According to an Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Who Calls It Home
May 21, 2025 05:18 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Rocky coastline of Lake Superior in Big Bay State Park in La Pointe on Madeline Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin USA
Outdoor Adventure
Scout For Shipwrecks and Glimpse the Northern Lights on This Underrated Coastline in the Midwest
May 21, 2025 02:40 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Want to Move Abroad? Here’s Advice From an Author and YouTuber Teaching Others How to Do It
May 21, 2025 02:19 PM
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Cat Sposato
Abu Dhabi’s presidential palace, Qasr Al Watan, took 150 million hours to build.
Trending News
There’s a Very Good Reason Disney Wants to Have a New Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
May 21, 2025 12:40 PM
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Latifah Al-Hazza
Lassen Peak perfectly mirrored in Manzanita Lake
National Parks
These Cooler, Less-Crowded National Parks Are Best in Summer
May 21, 2025 03:34 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Windstar's Star Legend ship at dusk with its lights on docked outside of a coastal port in Italy that is mostly dark with buildings lit up by lights
Cruise
Would You Take a Cruise Without Knowing Where It’s Sailing? I Just Did—Here’s How It Went
May 20, 2025 06:38 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
The islands of Greece are a perfect destination for summer travel.
AFAR Advisor
This Intimate Cruise Makes Peak Seasonal Travel Easy
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Edinburgh
4 Days In
How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend in Edinburgh, According to Locals
May 20, 2025 03:14 PM
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Lottie Gross
Oze National Park in Japan
Hotel News + Openings
A New Mountain Lodge Is Coming to This Lesser-Visited, Volcanic Region of Japan
May 20, 2025 12:35 PM
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Olivia Young
Glen Ellen Star is one of many restaurants featuring Sonoma County’s bounty, which pairs well with Sonoma-Cutrer wines.
Food + Drink
6 Must-Visit Wine Country Restaurants for the Perfect Pairing
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Aerial Photos of the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise Aboard Chicago’s First Lady, Summer 2018, Photographer: Barry Butler
4 Days In
A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Chicago
May 19, 2025 08:50 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Exterior of the home and studio of Frank Lloyd Wright in the Oak Park neighborhood of Chicago, seen with a mix of brick and dark wood with decorative planters and sculptures
Cruise News
New Cruises Chart a Course Through Frank Lloyd Wright Country
May 19, 2025 07:46 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Two men riding on decorated white horses alongside motorbike taxis in front of the pink Hawa Mahal palace in Jaipur, India
Trending News
Is It Safe to Travel to India Right Now?
May 19, 2025 06:44 PM
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Jasreen Mayal Khanna
Allen Elizabethan Theatre
Art + Culture
The Star-Studded Return of New York’s Shakespeare in the Park—and 5 More Outdoor Theater Events Worth Seeing
May 19, 2025 01:55 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
Aerial view of the Palawan province in the Philippines featuring dramatic green cliffs rising up from turquoise blue waters, and a bay-like alcove full of boats and homes
Visas + Passports
One of the Best Countries for Expats Just Announced a New Digital Nomad Visa
May 16, 2025 05:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
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