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Islands

The Secrets of Why Islands Make Us Happy

No matter where they are in the world, islands make for happy locals and happy travelers. We now know why.

Sponsored by Aruba Tourism Authority

Women in Travel: Three Successful CEOs on How They Do It

Working in travel can be a dream job, but the challenges never stop, especially when you’re leading a company. I talked to three trailblazing women CEOs about how they get it done.

October 31, 2019 08:14 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Things to Do in Chicago

Architecture boat tours, ballgames at Wrigley Field, sunny beach days on Lake Michigan, and strolls through Millennium Park: here’s what to do in Chicago.

April 15, 2020 02:09 PM

History + Culture

How to See—and Photograph—Japan’s Surviving Ancient Rituals

Across the country, centuries-old traditions permeate contemporary culture. A new set of immersive photography tours grant travelers the rare access necessary to document them.

April 24, 2019 07:59 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

What Happens to Your Points and Status During the Great Pause of 2020

United, Delta, American, Marriott, and Hilton are among those that have updated their loyalty programs to assure members they won’t lose points due to COVID 19 travel postponements.

April 14, 2020 04:19 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

A Legendary Ocean Liner Is Rechristened as Dubai’s Most Unusual Hotel

The retired “Queen Elizabeth 2,” permanently moored in Mina Rashid, has debuted as a 224-room floating resort.

May 16, 2018 04:26 PM

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Matthew Phenix

National Parks

Love It or Hate It, Sequoia National Park Is Getting Its First Cell Tower

A new cell tower disguised as a pine tree will soon join the skyline at Sequoia National Park.

April 23, 2019 06:54 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Packing Tips + Gear

You Can Now Get Lost at Disney World Before You Arrive With Google Street View

The tech giant’s Street View visual mapping platform just added virtual walk-throughs of all 11 Disney theme parks.

March 8, 2018 05:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Books

Airbnbs That Look Like They’re Pulled From the Pages of Your Favorite Books

Bookmark these literary-inspired homes for your next trip.

April 22, 2019 03:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

In New York’s Times Square, Public Art With Heart

The winning entry in the city’s annual Valentine’s Day art contest, an enormous 3-D-printed lens, debuts this week.

January 31, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Strolling along Las Ramblas through Barcelona’s atmospheric Gothic Quarter, past the bustling Boqueria food market, and on to elegant Place de Catalunya is one of the planet’s great pedestrian pleasures. Save time to explore the creations of visionary architect Antoni Gaudí, including his hallucinogenic, and as yet unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica, as well shopping on Passeig de Gracia, and the beaches and cafés of trendy Barceloneta, a haven for locals on hot summer weekends. <br /><br /><strong>Travel Tip:</strong> It’s not too late: Passengers traveling on Lufthansa will find a full range of shops for souvenir hunting in Terminal 1 of Barcelona Airport—including retailers selling branded FC Barcelona goods.

Festivals + Events

Primavera Music Founder Pablo Soler on Barcelona’s Cool Beat

Pablo Soler, the founder of the Primavera Sound Music Festival, loves new music and great food. He finds plenty of both near his home in El Born. Here, his story.

March 18, 2015 02:20 PM

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Jen Murphy

Art + Culture

The 8 Art Shows You Need to See in Europe This Spring

From biennials to a Picasso exhibition, these important shows are worth a special trip.

February 26, 2018 01:26 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

Air Travel News

Do You Really Need Travel Insurance?

Trip protection can bump the cost of a getaway, but it can save the day when your best-laid plans fall apart, which leaves many travelers wondering if it’s worth the cost.

June 26, 2020 01:56 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Food + Drink

Bordeaux’s Most Popular Local Treat

In southwestern France, cannelés are a staple of everyday life.

January 19, 2018 04:28 PM

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Scott Hocker

Air Travel News

Hong Kong’s New Airport Oasis Wants to Make You Feel at Home

Cathay Pacific’s stylish lounge features an open kitchen, a sweeping veranda, shower suites, and a “relaxation room.”

March 5, 2018 05:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

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