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COVID + Travel

Times Square Will Host New Year’s Eve Again—for the Vaccinated

Those with proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be able to partake in the city’s iconic New Year’s Eve celebration.

November 16, 2021 02:12 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Books

13 of the Best, Most Community-Oriented Black-Owned Bookstores in the U.S.

Community centers, sources of literary and cultural inspiration, inequality busters . . . Black-owned bookstores are forces of change and inspiration.

February 24, 2025 08:45 AM

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Tykesha Spivey Burton

exterior image of the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Family Travel

Take the Family on a Civil Rights History Road Trip

Hop on a plane or crowd into a car: The history of Black liberation is a road trip away.

July 3, 2024 09:01 AM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Tips + News

Puerto Rico Is Open for Tourism, Despite All Those Grim Earthquake Headlines

Nervous about going to Puerto Rico? This map shows exactly where the earthquake swarm is on the island—and everywhere else where it’s still safe to visit.

January 16, 2020 05:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Colorful painted canal boats in Mexico City's Xochimilco neighborhood

Holiday Travel

Millennials, Gen Xers, Boomers, and Gen Z—Here’s Where to Go This Holiday Season Based on Your Generation

We asked travel experts what destinations are resonating with each generation this festive season (or where to go just after the holiday rush dies down). Here’s what they told us.

November 12, 2025 06:28 PM

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Terry Ward

The accommodations at Nayara Tented Camp face Costa Rica's Arenal volcano.

Hotels We Love

13 Standout Luxury Resorts in Costa Rica, From Jungle Hideaways to Beach Retreats

From beaches to jungles, these Costa Rica resorts immerse travelers in the country’s most picturesque natural settings.

April 20, 2026 02:27 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

'Places To Love' host Samantha Brown sits on the end of a green canoe on a river flowing through the rainforests of northern Costa Rica

We interviewed “Places to Love” host Samantha Brown to get the inside scoop on “dead weeks,” her favorite lesser-known travel destinations, and the items she never leaves home without.

January 7, 2025 03:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in Paris to Book in 2022

There have been some exciting developments since your last trip.

August 12, 2022 02:39 PM

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Sara Lieberman

COVID + Travel

These Hawai‘i, Caribbean, and New York Hotels Now Require Vaccination

The list of hotels mandating vaccines keeps growing.

September 15, 2021 01:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

Winter Sports

Downhill Dining: These Mountain Huts Redefine Perfect Ski Conditions in Italy’s Dolomites

Skiing in Italy’s Dolomites is just as much about the food and wine as it is about the slopes and snow.

March 11, 2022 02:21 PM

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Michelle Heimerman

Air Travel News

The Best U.S. Flight Deals for 2021—and When to Book

There’s no shame in deciding on a trip because you scored a good airfare deal. (We do it all the time.) These 10 domestic destinations are your best bets for cheap flights this year.

July 23, 2021 07:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Ponta da Ferraria, Rua Padre Fernando Vieira Gomes, Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Outdoor Adventure

Multicolored Thermal Pools Make This Portuguese Island the Ultimate Hot Springs Crawl

On São Miguel, you could drive to the pools in one day or over a long weekend.

April 10, 2026 12:24 PM

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Regan Stephens

An aerial view of vineyards during the fall in Sonoma County.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

9 Northern California Wineries Where the Experience Goes Beyond the Glass

Uncork adventure and excitement with hikes, pickleball, tours, and more at these Sonoma County wineries.

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