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Travel Tips + Etiquette

5 Ways to Vacation Like the French

What a decade of living in France taught one traveler about the art of taking time off.

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Where to Travel Next

How to Take the Houseboat Vacation of Your Dreams This Summer

The relaxing vacation that’s a little like a camping trip with all the amenities, a little like a private river cruise, and a whole lot of fun.

May 24, 2019 12:15 PM

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Sherry Ott

Cities We Love

Ditch the Car for These Wonderfully Walkable L.A. Neighborhoods

In these up-and-coming areas, all the greatest hits are within walking distance.

April 5, 2018 01:15 PM

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Edmund Vallance

Food + Drink

A Day in the Life of a Food Forager

What it takes to source New England’s most delicious ingredients for the Ocean House hotel in Rhode Island

May 18, 2016 01:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Small Ship Cruises

The World’s Only Ocean Liner, Remastered

Solo cabins and luxurious pet kennels—all with an art deco twist

August 3, 2016 12:07 PM

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Anne Kalosh

How France’s Transit Strike Is Affecting Travelers in Paris

On Thursday, the Eiffel Tower and 11 of the 16 Métro lines in Paris were completely shut. Here’s what else travelers need to know.

December 5, 2019 02:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

Everything You Need to Know About Airbnb’s New High-End Services

The launch of new services, including a rewards program and a collection of vetted homes called Airbnb Plus, reveals the sharing-economy pioneer’s play to appeal to every kind of traveler.

February 22, 2018 05:27 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

4 Game-Changing Hotels in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv’s hotel scene gets a much-needed refresh

January 27, 2016 03:51 PM

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Celeste Moure

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Temples, Tipping, and Train Rides: A Guide to Japan for First-Timers

Planning a trip to Japan can be intimidating for the first-time visitor, so we’ve turned to a team of travel experts to learn the secrets to a successful vacation.

May 1, 2019 05:18 PM

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John Newton

Safari

Why You Should Slow Down on Your Next Safari

The traditional African safari is a whirlwind of back-to-back stays at different camps, but often it pays to ease your pace.

October 9, 2017 03:36 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Art + Architecture

The Women Who Are Rocking Iran’s Art World—For Now

What’s the rush? The relatively progressive regime now in power faces an election next year. If it loses, everything changes.

June 7, 2016 05:45 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Art + Architecture

The Louvre Abu Dhabi Opens, Bringing High-Watt Art to the Arab World

After a decade in the making, the UAE outpost of the renowned Paris museum opened to the public on November 11, 2017.

November 17, 2017 01:57 PM

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Deborah Williams

Air Travel News

Does an Airline Really Deserve Your Loyalty?

2016’s rewards changes prove one thing: Airlines are forgetting that loyalty is a two-way street

January 7, 2016 01:44 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

May / June 2021

Next Stop, K-Pop: A Dizzying Tour of Seoul’s Pop Music Scene

Dad loves travel. Teen loves Blackpink. Put them together and what do you get? A musical journey through South Korea’s capital city.

April 22, 2021 08:11 PM

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Eric Weiner

Packing Tips + Gear

What to Pack for a Road Trip

Sunglasses? Check. Snacks? Check. Consider packing these 30 road trip essentials before you head out on your next long drive.

August 18, 2020 02:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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