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Kumano Kodo
Health + Wellness
Go It Alone: Where to Hike, Meditate, and Breathe Among Trees This Year, All on Your Own
From practicing yoga in Sri Lanka to soaking in hot springs in Banff National Park, here’s where to treat your mind, body, and soul kindly.
July 22, 2026 01:46 PM
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Aislyn Greene
The historic bathhouse at Dunton Hot Springs with a staircase over the bath, plants all around and a large window that opens to the outside
Hotels We Love
Arizona Desert Waters, Historic Virginia Baths, a Colorado Mining Town Spa—the Best U.S. Hot Springs Resorts
January 22, 2026 05:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
Woman swimming in a sky-high pool, surrounded by snowy mountain landscape
Where to Travel Next
13 Toasty Outdoor Pools in Snowy Places
January 22, 2026 01:54 PM
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Nicole Trilivas
Inglewood, California / USA - February 14, 2020: Randy's Donuts Bakery and drive-in, a landmark building and roadside attraction near LAX Los Angeles International Airport at Manchester and La Cienaga
Food + Drink
From Jollof Rice to Spicy Aguachile, These 7 Restaurants Offer Global Flavor Near L.A.’s World Cup Stadium
January 22, 2026 08:14 AM
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Cathy Chaplin
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Health + Wellness
These Next-Gen Fitness Retreats Let You Train with Olympians, World Champions, and Tour de France Winners
January 22, 2026 06:30 AM
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Camilla Hewitt
A person walking in a snow-filled West Village in New York City
Trending News
What Travelers Need to Know About the Polar Vortex—and What to Do When Severe Weather Disrupts Your Trip
January 21, 2026 05:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Yellow buildings with a green hilltop in the background
Where to Travel Next
12 Small Towns in Italy That Look Like Storybook Villages
January 21, 2026 01:45 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Bouldering cliffs at Zion National Park
Fall 2023
Why Southern Utah Is a Perfect Canyoneering Destination
October 20, 2023 10:53 AM
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Erik Trinidad
Six people hike along Switzerland's Great Aletsch Glacier.
Fall 2023
What It Was Like to Hike the Alps’ Largest Glacier
October 19, 2023 07:48 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Where to Go for a Weekend Getaway From Paris
Weekend Getaways
5 Can’t-Miss Weekend Getaways from Paris
October 19, 2023 04:06 PM
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Sara Lieberman
Mountain Music and Sparkling Streams: The Ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip
Road Trips
This Is One of the Most Beautiful Drives in the U.S—Here’s How to Experience It
October 19, 2023 12:30 PM
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Jess Graves
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Hiking + Cycling
20 Incredible Hikes Around the World
October 19, 2023 11:59 AM
How to Avoid Getting Sick on an Airplane
Air Travel News
Everything You Need to Know to Avoid Getting Sick on an Airplane
October 19, 2023 11:52 AM
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Nile Cappello
Images of empty economy class seats with blue headrests on a United Airlines airplane
Air Travel News
United Unveils a New Boarding Procedure That It Claims Will Speed Up the Process
October 18, 2023 05:34 PM
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Chris Dong
The Antler Room
Art + Culture
The Insider’s Guide to Eating in Kansas City—and Supporting Its Communities Too
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Country Road covered in orange leaves leading to a farm with colorful trees in the distance
Road Trips
Embrace the Coziness of Fall in Vermont With This 3-Day Road Trip
October 18, 2023 03:22 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
How to Visit Medieval Castles in Europe
History + Culture
14 Beautiful Medieval Castles in Europe You Can Visit
October 18, 2023 12:24 PM
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Jennifer Ceaser
How to Prevent Your Frequent Flyer Miles From Being Hacked
Air Travel News
Why Hackers Are Targeting Your Airline Points and Miles—And How to Protect Them
October 18, 2023 09:50 AM
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Bailey Berg
A rendering of the pool deck on the forthcoming Ilma superyacht, the second vessel in the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet
Cruise News
With Its New Yacht Collection, Ritz-Carlton Is Successfully Converting Those Who Are New to Cruising
October 18, 2023 09:00 AM
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Fran Golden
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AFAR Approved
Tumi’s 19 Degree Expandable 4-Wheeled Suitcases Are My Go-To Luggage—Here’s Why
October 18, 2023 08:49 AM
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Paul Rubio
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Outdoor Adventure
The Best Time to Visit Hawai‘i
October 17, 2023 01:31 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Passengers on a United flight using Bluetooth connectivity to pair their Apple AirPods Pro to the seatback screens
Air Travel News
Is the Future of Flying Wireless? United and Apple Think So.
October 16, 2023 07:18 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Upsides of Getting Bumped From a Flight
Air Travel News
The Upsides of Getting Bumped From a Flight
October 16, 2023 01:00 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
This guest room at the Fifth Avenue Hotel features dark blue headboards and teal walls.
Hotels
This New Luxury Hotel in Manhattan Is an Ode to Gilded Age New York
October 16, 2023 12:21 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
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Videos
Road Tripping in One of Italy’s Most Underrated Islands [VIDEO]
October 16, 2023 09:50 AM
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Claudia Cardia
Santa Monica
Beaches
Where to Find the Very Best Beaches in California
October 13, 2023 02:08 PM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
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Outdoor Adventure
Sailing Tahiti by Private Yacht Is Surprisingly Easy
October 13, 2023 12:34 PM
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Rachel Rudwall
The Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, is located on Lake Mohonk and has a Victorian exterior.
Hotels
The 9 Best Historic Hotels in the United States
October 13, 2023 10:51 AM
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Jill K. Robinson
The NYC edition joins five other US Virgin Hotel locations: Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Nashville, and New Orleans.
Stay Here Next
Social Hot Spot or Hotel? The New Virgin Hotels New York Aims to Be Both
October 13, 2023 09:00 AM
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Billie Cohen
11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Epic Trips
11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
October 13, 2023 08:10 AM
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Sara Button
La Jolla Shores
Beaches
San Diego Is Famous for Its Beaches—and These Are the Very Best
October 12, 2023 12:55 PM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
The banks of the Seine river in Paris in the autumn.
Cities We Love
Essential Things to See and Do in Paris in the Fall
October 12, 2023 12:41 PM
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Sara Lieberman
Four bottles of red wine next two stemless wine glass filled with wine, to show Delta's new wine program
Air Travel News
Why Does Wine Taste Different on a Plane? We Asked an Airline Sommelier.
October 12, 2023 07:30 AM
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James Oliver Cury
A rendering of what Hurtigruten's ship with solar powered sails would look like.
Cruise News
Could an Electric Ship With Solar Sails Be the Future of Cruising?
October 12, 2023 07:27 AM
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Bailey Berg
Woman carrying skis in parking lot wearing ski jacket.
Packing Tips + Gear
We Tested 40 Jackets for Plus-Size Travelers—These Are the Best
October 12, 2023 05:53 AM
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Naomi Tomky
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