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Great Travel Reads We’re Bookmarking for Labor Day Weekend

Whether you’re headed out of town or back to school, these reads are the perfect Labor Day escape.

August 19, 2016 12:48 PM

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Matt Villano

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Which Airline Has the Best Wine in the Sky?

Not all airline wine offerings are created equal. We ranked six domestic carriers’ lists, from worst to best.

March 7, 2018 05:28 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

Books

Famous Writers’ Homes Every Book Nerd Must Visit

Tour the houses of Vladimir Nabokov, Jane Austen, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and other authors to see what inspired them to write their acclaimed books.

September 16, 2019 06:28 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Road Trips

Scotland Is Now Home to One of the World’s Best New Road Trips

Dramatic and desolate, the 516-mile North Coast 500 route in northern Scotland is the stuff of road-tripping dreams.

December 3, 2018 03:46 PM

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Emma John

Restaurants + Cafés

Tar, Spaghetti, and Other Totally Real Ice Cream Flavors You Need to Try in Europe

Chocolate and vanilla are classics, but on your next trip to the continent, opt instead for one of Europe’s quirkier traditional flavors. Like resin or licorice. Trust us.

June 7, 2018 05:56 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Restaurants + Cafés

In San Francisco, There’s a New Style of Brunch We Can Get Behind

And, no, you won’t be having a mimosa.

November 9, 2017 07:11 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Longreads

America, the Beautiful

Dozens of cultures, hundreds of languages, countless stories.

July 1, 2020 09:20 AM

Hotels

6 Festive, Wintery Hotel Packages to Book Now

Whether it’s a staycation or a trip to a far destination, these hotels have activities to keep you (and your kids or travel buddies) busy during the winter season.

December 18, 2017 01:25 PM

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Samantha Juda

Hotels

John Lennon Slept Here (and You Can, Too)

Montreal’s Queen Elizabeth Hotel celebrates the Beatles frontman and his 1969 “Bed-In” with a fab new suite.

September 28, 2017 02:14 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Travel Vanguard

Selfies No More: Meet the New Outfitter Capturing Your Vacation Bliss

El Camino Travel is changing the game.

May 1, 2015 07:52 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Food + Drink

9 Out-of-This-World Hot Sauces Worth Traveling For

Some people collect tchotchkes on their trips. Others take photos. This hot sauce addict never comes home without a bottle of something spicy.

September 6, 2018 01:14 PM

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Jenny Adams

Air Travel News

Meet Polaris, United’s New Swanky Business Class

Here’s everything you need to know about the newest way to fly in style.

February 16, 2017 03:23 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Health + Wellness

7 Unique Chocolate Experiences Around the World

From exploring old-school chocolate-making techniques to getting a cacao-infused spa treatment, here’s how to go beyond the bar.

February 6, 2018 08:43 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Ocean Cruises

The Best Cruises for Kids at Every Age

When it comes to kids, cruising isn’t one size fits all. From babies to teens, these age-specific recommendations will help you choose the right cruise for your brood.

June 28, 2019 12:07 PM

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Elissa Garay

Destination Spotlight

To Italy, With Love

Touching on everything from tailor-made suits in Naples to ribbons of fresh pasta in Umbria, these stories will have you booking your next plane ticket.

May 14, 2020 09:22 AM

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Staff

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