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Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Ruined a New Piece of Luggage. Should I Have Wrapped It in Plastic Before Traveling?

An intense wrap in plastic is a handy way to help prevent damages to your luggage. But the technique isn’t foolproof.

November 7, 2024 08:01 AM

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Bailey Berg

As Canada's festival city, Edmonton sure knows how to lead with a vibrancy like no other.

Weekend Getaways

Don’t Let Cold Weather Deter You From a Weekend in Edmonton, Canada’s Festival City

Go big, get back to nature, and save room for dessert in North America’s largest, northernmost capital city.

August 12, 2022 04:26 PM

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Twyla Campbell

Cities We Love

Why Now Is the Best Time to Visit London

Between royal celebrations, the return of large-scale events (ahem, Elton John at Hyde Park), and a flock of new hotels and restaurants, now is the time to hop the pond.

June 17, 2022 07:57 PM

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Michelle Baran

Left: Louisville, Kentucky - NuLu neighborhood streetscape; right: Play Dance Bar

LGBTQ Travel

I’ve Lived All Over the U.S. Here’s Why I Think the Best Gay Bars Are in Red States

If you’re traveling in the U.S. this June, these bars are more important than ever.

June 8, 2026 06:28 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Tips + News

Spain Plans to Reopen to Travelers in July

The prime minister says Spain will allow the arrival of foreign tourists “under safe conditions” this July but has yet to announce details about exact dates or who will be welcome.

May 26, 2020 05:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

“Solo Travel, Together” Might Just Be Our Favorite New Trip Idea

Group travel or solo travel? Believe it or not, there’s a new hybrid in town.

August 12, 2025 03:56 PM

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Victoria M. Walker

A remote retreat off Utah’s scenic Byway 12 offers road trippers a desert oasis to disappear to.

Hotels

Finding Calm Amid Crisis at a Desert Retreat in Utah

When personal tragedy strikes, two friends seek healing on an adventure-filled trip to Yonder Escalante.

January 11, 2023 08:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

The Korean BBQ Scene Is Sizzling More Than Ever—Here’s What to Know and Where to Go in the U.S.

Brush up on your knowledge of meat cuts and banchan usage before heading to one of these best KBBQ restaurants in America.

April 17, 2026 03:57 PM

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Tae Yoon

Art + Culture

The Intimate Photo Project That Explores Contemporary Native American Life

A writer and photographer share rarely told stories of Native American tribes from across the United States.

February 4, 2019 12:52 PM

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Danielle SeeWalker

Ukraine + Travel

These Travel Companies Are Helping to House and Transport Ukraine Refugees

Travel companies including Marriott Bonvoy, Airbnb, Holland America, and Uber continue to find ways to help those fleeing Ukraine.

May 5, 2022 01:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

A Star Alliance plane flying through the air

Air Travel News

How the War in the Middle East Is Affecting Flights to Europe, Asia . . . and Almost Everywhere

Extra layovers, longer routes, and increasing airfares—even travelers who aren’t flying anywhere near the conflict might feel the effects.

March 25, 2026 06:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Go in Fall

Blue Ridge Parkway in Fall Hues, Award-Winning Restaurants, and Reborn Hotels—Asheville Is Calling

A year after Hurricane Helene, North Carolina’s business are ready for visitors with new and renovated restaurants, bars, and hotels.

August 28, 2025 04:06 PM

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Shayla Martin

Explore Amelia Island’s salt marsh estuaries

Outdoor Adventure

Embrace the Great Outdoors in These Epic Florida Destinations

The best ways for all types of adventurers to explore the thrills of the Sunshine State’s striking natural landscapes.

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