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Yeti Just Launched a New Line of Ultra-Durable Travel Bags

You’ve let Yeti keep your coffee hot and your picnic supplies cold. Now the outdoor brand wants to carry your clothes (at room temperature, of course).

February 18, 2021 03:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

New rooftop pool at The Gale South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

Loyalty + Rewards

When Buying Hotel Points Can Save You Money

Sometimes purchasing points through a hotel loyalty program is a good idea. Here’s what you need to know to save big.

April 4, 2023 03:59 PM

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Paul Rubio

The guide is meant to help visitors experience Alaska Native culture, like the traditional dances at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.

The guide aims to help visitors respectfully interact with Alaska’s 229 sovereign nations.

October 12, 2022 03:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

A bald black woman in a yellow shirt kissing a giraffe at a nature sanctuary in kenya

Books

Jessica Nabongo, the First Black Woman to Visit Every Country, Tells All in Her New Book

In “The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the World,” Nabongo shares vignettes from 100 of the 195 U.N.-recognized countries she visited.

June 28, 2022 03:58 PM

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Bailey Berg

A room in the Populus Seattle with a king-sized bed, brick walls, wood beams, windows and a floral painting above the bed

Hotel News + Openings

2 of Our Favorite Hotel Brands Just Debuted in This Pacific Northwest City

Both properties stand out for their design-forward approach to sustainability, making them an appealing choice for travelers who appreciate lower-impact luxury.

May 27, 2025 04:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Australia Is Reopening to Vaccinated Travelers This Month

It will have been about 704 days since the borders shut to defend against the COVID crisis—but who’s counting?

February 7, 2022 11:44 AM

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Rod McGuirk

Packing Tips + Gear

This Limited Edition Outdoor Blanket Raises Money to Protect the Great Plains

For every High West X Coalatree Kachula Adventure Blanket sold, $30 goes toward the American Prairie Reserve’s conservation efforts.

August 25, 2020 05:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

San Antonio, Texas cityscape at the Riverwalk.

Cities We Love

Phil Collins Loves This Texas City, and You Will Too

Deep in the historical city of San Antonio, new developments are brewing.

July 22, 2022 09:56 AM

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Tanvi Chheda

Travel for Good

After the Floods, Kauai Is Shining Again—and Ready for Your Visit

This scenic Hawaiian island is still recovering from the April floods, but there’s no need to postpone your trip.

May 4, 2018 07:01 PM

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Michele Bigley

Air Travel News

Air New Zealand Unveils Lie-Flat Beds Designed for Economy

The sleeping pods could be a “game changer” for long-haul travel.

February 26, 2020 05:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

Icelandic Brand 66°North Launched a Remake of Its 1998 Olympic Uniform

The Olympics—and the ’90s—are back in a big way.

February 4, 2022 03:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Destination Spotlight

Magical Experiences in South Carolina’s Lowcountry Look Like This

Whether the activities you love are on land or water, Palmetto Bluff provides a gorgeous setting for your enjoyment.

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