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The British Virgin Islands Are Back and Ready for Your Visit

In the aftermath of the devastating 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, the British Virgin Islands are working hard to regain their status as a premier travel destination.

June 7, 2018 05:11 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Noah Purcell, Washington State Solicitor General

The law officer helped lead the fight to put the Trump administration’s travel ban on hold.

September 24, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

National Parks

Airbnb Will Make Visiting America’s National Parks Easier Than Ever

A new partnership between Airbnb and the National Park Foundation will spotlight listings near select national park sites.

June 29, 2017 01:43 PM

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Sarah Buder

Festivals + Events

The 7 Best Places to Celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary

From the most spectacular fireworks displays to compelling museum exhibitions

June 15, 2017 12:50 PM

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John Newton

Weekend Getaways

5 Affordable Summer Getaways in the United States

Check out these stylish warm-weather retreats around the country. (Bonus: All are less than $220 a night.)

July 7, 2017 05:59 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

People

Rufus Wainwright Wants to Show You Cuba (Really)

The musician has taken a shine to Havana—and wants to show you around his favorite spots.

May 24, 2017 12:20 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Packing Tips + Gear

The Always-On Digital Assistant Comes to Your Hotel Room

Designed for the hospitality industry, a voice-enabled gadget called Roxy puts a concierge on the bedside table.

September 27, 2017 07:48 PM

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David K. Gibson

Air Travel News

OMG: Delta Announces Free In-Flight Texting

The airline will allow passengers to send messages using WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Apple iMessage.

October 4, 2017 10:44 AM

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Matt Villano

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s Why Hilton Is Encouraging People to Get Passports

It goes beyond being able to cross another country’s border.

August 29, 2017 05:19 PM

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Matt Villano

Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Jonathan Tisch, CEO of Loews Hotels

The successful hotelier finds multiple ways to support local communities and the people who work in the travel industry.

September 26, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Seza, an Armenian bistro, serves up specialties like kibbeh and freekeh with lamb.

Art + Culture

6 Reasons to Visit Beirut Despite the Travel Warning

Don’t believe everything you hear.

May 23, 2016 07:18 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Museums + Galleries

6 Sweet Reasons to Visit the Museum of Ice Cream in San Francisco

A rainbow sprinkle pool, a gummy garden, and ice cream installations galore: Stepping into this museum is like realizing your childhood dreams.

September 19, 2017 06:15 PM

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Samantha Juda

Cruise News

How Seabourn Has Reimagined Excursions

Increasingly travelers want not just to see the world, but experience it. Here’s how one cruise line is responding to this new demand

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