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On Your Next Trip to NYC, Scale a Skyscraper—for Fun!

Would you try the world’s highest open-air building ascent? We tested out City Climb and are here to tell the tale.

November 18, 2021 03:07 PM

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Hillary Richard

A cove with cliffs, people on paddle boards, and a crowded beach

International Beaches

7 Northern European Beaches Where You Can Beat the Heat This Summer

What they might lack in blazing sunshine these beaches more than make up for with postcard-worthy scenery and opportunities for coastal adventures.

July 29, 2024 03:44 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Green sunglasses with a geometrical shape

Hotels

These Boutique Hotels Will Now Loan You Fun Wardrobe Accessories During Your Stay—for Free

Whether you actually forgot an item or just want to try out a new purse or pair of sunglasses, a new partnership between Kimpton and Anthropologie has you covered.

July 20, 2023 06:58 PM

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Bailey Berg

Weekend Getaways

Ojai Is the Weekend Getaway of Choice From L.A.—for Good Reason

Hike at sunrise. Meditate. Fuel up on organic, local food. Pick Pixie tangerines. Repeat.

December 17, 2021 04:25 PM

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Tim Chester

Food + Drink

Utah Is the Wild Frontier of America’s Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Movement

Notes of cherry, espresso, and lavender—artisanal chocolate is taking Utah by storm.

November 11, 2022 02:45 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Caribbean Island for Adventure Lovers

From biking through salt flats to diving vibrant coral reefs, this Caribbean island is perfect for adventure.

Sponsored by Curaçao Tourist Board

Plantation tours across the United States are sharing the real story of American chattel slavery.

Summer 2024

Americans Should Be Visiting Plantations

The United States was once home to more than 46,000 plantations. Today, many properties remain across the American South. What should travelers consider before—and during—a visit?

September 9, 2024 11:08 AM

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Latria Graham

Those $49 fares out of Nevada’s Reno-Tahoe International Airport are a thing of a past.

Air Travel News

Regional Airline Aha! Has Shut Down

Less than one year after launching, the Nevada-based discount carrier halted operations after parent company ExpressJet filed for bankruptcy.

September 2, 2022 01:33 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Towns in Ireland

You can find these hamlets among some of the country’s most peaceful landscapes.

August 8, 2024 02:26 PM

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Vic O’Sullivan

An overwater bungalow at the St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Saudi Arabia with white lounge chairs and an infinity pool.

Hotels

Stunning Blue Waters Is Not What You’d Expect From This Up-and-Coming Destination

With dozens of sustainability-minded luxury hotels to open in the coming year, the Red Sea Global project is poised to transform tourism in the Middle East.

August 8, 2024 11:34 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Fall 2025

In Botswana, Tracking Lions and Elephants—By Bike

Contributing writer Chris Colin travels halfway around the world with his family to take a first-of-its-kind safari, and emerges changed in more ways than one.

October 30, 2025 08:25 AM

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Chris Colin

Food + Drink

This New Top Chef Host City Is Emerging as One of the South’s Next Great Food Capitals

Here’s how to have a culinary-centric trip in Greenville, South Carolina.

March 13, 2026 10:44 AM

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Stacey Lastoe

Grey plaque with the words "Juneteenth" and a description of the event

Festivals + Events

How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year

Why, where, and how people observe this important event.

June 14, 2023 07:33 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Sunset view of Lisbon old town on Tagus river with medieval buildings and castle. Lisboa, Portugal skyline. Travel destination

Cities We Love

Why Lisbon Is Impossible to Resist Right Now

Don’t leave the Portuguese capital without trying these 12 experiences.

February 20, 2026 12:45 PM

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Chadner Navarro

Lava glowing yellow-orange inside the summit crater of Kilauea.

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