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Water Sports

The 7 Best Places to Get Certified to Scuba Dive

Scuba diving is a great way to see the world. Here’s how to get started

February 18, 2016 04:49 PM

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Andrew Evans

Other

The 9 Best Beaches in Laguna

Whether you want to swim, surf, or simply relax in the Southern California sun, there’s a Laguna beach to suit you.

October 30, 2019 03:02 PM

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Stacey Leasca

Air Travel News

This Airline Is Using Social Media in the Best Way

From customer service to connecting you with other passengers, KLM has harnessed the power of social media.

June 23, 2017 02:18 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Travel for Good

Three Activists Inspiring Change

On a trip to Antarctica, Christina Beckmann of the Adventure Travel Trade Association meets three young visionaries hoping to save the planet

April 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Adventure Travel Trade Association

History + Culture

Why the Unofficial Cowboy Capital of Nevada Should Be Your Next Trip

Everything you need to know to have a rootin’-tootin’ time in Elko, Nevada.

March 9, 2023 06:38 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Bars + Nightlife

Two of Montreal’s Top Fashion Designers Share Their Favorite Local Spots

The cofounders of Want Les Essentiels—twins Dexter and Byron Peart—love Montreal’s food scene almost as much as the iconic apartment complex they call home.

July 7, 2017 02:01 PM

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Andrew Parks

Festivals + Events

On May 4, Ireland Will Be the Center of the “Star Wars” Universe

Home to filming locations for “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi,” rugged County Kerry will lure the faithful with an epic May the Fourth festival.

May 1, 2019 04:08 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Cities We Love

A Road Trip Through North Carolina’s Reinvented Core

The cities of Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte are innovating a cool future through art, food, and a celebration of the past.

February 22, 2022 01:09 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Air Travel News

The Many Ways One Airline Is Becoming More Eco-Friendly

How KLM is making big and small changes to make its flights more efficient

July 7, 2017 01:57 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Epic Trips

Why Georgia’s Lake Country Should Be the Next Place You Travel

Reynolds Lake Oconee is a gorgeous lakeside residential community; start with a visit.

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Air Travel News

Department of Homeland Security Lifts Laptop Ban on Some Airlines

But not all carriers are in the clear.

July 6, 2017 01:43 PM

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Matt Villano

Hotels

New Hotel in a Former Military Barracks Has a Breathtaking View of the Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco’s Lodge at the Presidio will open its historic charm and bay views to guests this summer.

May 3, 2018 03:53 PM

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Miranda Smith

Cities We Love

The French Food City With Fewer Crowds and All of the Charm

It’s famous as the birthplace of Dijon mustard, but the capital of France’s Burgundy region offers travelers so much more.

December 26, 2019 09:38 AM

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Meredith Heil

Festivals + Events

Blondie Is Traveling to Cuba for a Landmark Concert Series

Here’s how you can go on the four-day cultural exchange trip to see the band next March.

November 13, 2018 08:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Beirut Images Show Shattered, Dust-Covered City in Aftermath of Blast

An explosion that rocked Lebanon’s capital on Tuesday was the most destructive in the country’s history.

August 5, 2020 06:13 PM

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Bassem Mroue

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