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The World’s Coolest, Quirkiest Hotel Jobs

From an on-site falconer to a sleep ambassador, these hotel jobs go way beyond the usual bellhops and concierges.

March 7, 2018 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Local Getaways: Escape to the Mendocino Coast

Weekend Getaways

How to Spend a Weekend on California’s Mendocino Coast

Wild trees, wild coast, mellow people.

March 19, 2021 01:21 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Tips + News

How We Can Help Beirut Right Now

Travelers can support the Lebanese people by raising awareness—and donating funds to the right organizations.

August 14, 2020 04:39 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

9 Great Seattle Airbnbs to Rent for a Truly Local Stay

Live like a local in the Emerald City with these home-away-from-home Airbnbs in neighborhoods from Capitol Hill to Ballard.

April 16, 2021 04:05 PM

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Lora Shinn

Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon is the award-winning chef and restaurateur behind Kalaya, an authentic Thai kitchen based out of Fishtown, Philadelphia.

Spring 2024

This East Coast City Is Bursting With Creative Energy Right Now

Four Philadelphia tastemakers, across its restaurant, hospitality, and arts scenes, explain why the city is worth a visit today.

May 7, 2024 02:08 PM

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Joseph Hernandez

Hiking + Cycling

Ride On: 5 New Bike Routes Through America’s Offbeat Locales

The expanding U.S. Bicycle Route system allows plenty of unique opportunities to traverse lesser-known roads and explore America on two wheels.

February 1, 2019 03:30 PM

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Rebecca Dalzell

Hotels

Airbnb Just Made It Easier to Find Quality Listings

CEO Brian Chesky asked, “What if we could combine the uniqueness of an Airbnb with the reliability that you’ve come to expect of a hotel?”

November 8, 2023 11:11 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Are Even Better to Visit During Winter

Crack open your history books and then dig out your mittens: The past comes alive as temperatures fall at these primed-for-winter UNESCO sites.

December 4, 2019 08:28 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

The baguette has become a sandwich and charcuterie board staple throughout the world.

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Travel for Good

A Pandemic, a Pueblo, and a Difficult Choice

For a century, New Mexico’s Taos Pueblo community has grappled with its place in tourism. Then came COVID.

November 15, 2021 11:16 AM

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Diana Spechler

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to New York City This Summer

Everything old is new again in New York.

May 25, 2019 01:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Panorama Terrace at Amsterdam Schiphol where a decommissioned KLM City Hopper Fokker 100 is available for visits

Air Travel News

The Secretly Amazing Things You Can Do in One of Europe’s Busiest Airports

A writer based in Amsterdam offers her insider’s take on how to make your next trip to, through, or from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport a smooth and memorable one.

August 28, 2025 07:27 PM

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Blane Bachelor

The Future of Travel

Japan’s “Flying Car” Gets Off Ground, With a Person Aboard

After a successful test flight, Japan’s SkyDrive Inc. hopes its “flying car” can be made into a real-life product by 2023.

August 31, 2020 03:10 PM

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Yuri Kageyama

History + Culture

Palaces, Castles, and Cottages: “Downton Abbey” Filming Locations You Can Visit in England

It’s possible to explore the country like your favorite characters from the award-winning period drama series, among them fictional aristocrats Lady Mary and Lord Sinderby.

September 18, 2019 09:01 AM

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Lottie Gross

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