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Ditch the Dining Hall: U.S. College Towns With A+ Restaurants

Move over fried cheese sticks, bottled Ranch dressing, and overcooked cafeteria burgers: In these nine cities, destination-worthy cuisine is just as important as academic excellence.

August 31, 2018 08:21 PM

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Kim Westerman

Epic Trips

Orlando’s Best Outdoor Adventures

The theme parks may get all the attention, but Orlando, Florida is also a great base if you want to experience some of the state’s natural beauty or try a new sport

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Hotels

The Benefits of Booking a Vacation Rental With the World’s Largest Hotel Company

Three years after launching, Homes and Villas by Marriott International has evolved into a large, well-curated collection of homes across the world that are perfectly suited for gatherings.

October 18, 2022 09:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Brewing Coffee on the Rialto Bridge (and Other Unexpected Things That Are Illegal in Venice)

Two German tourists were fined and kicked out of the city for their morning coffee habit last week, but that’s not the only thing that’s against the law in Venice.

July 23, 2019 08:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

Cobblers Cove in Barbados Reopens, Unveiling Five-Year Renovation

Insider intel from owner and designer Sam de Teran

October 10, 2019 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

What to Expect in the Air This Fall

Lower fares and better service: Back-to-school season is the good-news season for deal-savvy flyers.

September 12, 2017 03:32 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Art + Culture

Experiencing Colombia Through its Myths, Legends, and Folklore

From tales of gold to the music of the plains, delve into the storied traditions that make this South American country so fascinating.

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Art + Architecture

7 Art Exhibitions That Ask What It Means to Be an American

Cultural institutions around the country are staging exhibitions that invite us to consider the timely question: What does it mean to be an American? Here are seven shows to see this year.

January 28, 2019 11:45 AM

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Yulia Denisyuk

Weekend Getaways

A Perfect Weekend in Montreal Is All About Historic Architecture and Modern Cuisine

A weekend is all you need to fall in love with this city’s historic neighborhoods, thriving art venues, and seriously good food.

October 11, 2023 11:30 AM

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Mayssam Samaha

Natural Wonders

Humpback Whales Return to Water Around NYC

See whales breaching with skyscrapers in the background.

June 14, 2017 01:48 PM

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Matt Villano

History + Culture

An Insider’s Guide to Los Angeles’ Chinatown

Cute boutique shops, Nashville hot fried chicken, and some of the best dim sum you’ll ever eat west of the San Gabriel Valley—Chinatown has it all.

May 31, 2023 07:57 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Flooding in Venice Worsens Off-Season Amid Climate Change

The Floating City is prone to dramatic, highly damaging floods due to a series of man-made and natural factors that have been exacerbated by climate change.

October 25, 2021 03:41 PM

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Colleen Barry

Packing Tips + Gear

This Major Social Network Will Publish City Guides

The guides will use your friends’ suggestions as well as locals’ recommendations.

March 8, 2017 01:46 PM

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Matt Villano

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Have the Ultimate Vacation on the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship

Set sail on Royal Caribbean’s new Symphony of the Seas and you’ll be rubbing elbows with close to 6,700 fellow passengers. Here’s how to do it smarter.

April 13, 2018 01:26 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Tips + News

People Are Re-creating Famous Works of Art at Home in Isolation

It’s happening around the world, but the submissions in the Russian Facebook group dedicated to the trend are some of the best we’ve seen yet.

April 13, 2020 03:38 PM

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Daniel Kozin

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