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Winter 2022

Writer Louise Erdrich on the Unique Soul of the Twin Cities

The Pulitzer Prize–winning author opens up about haunted bookstores, wild rice, and the future of Minneapolis, her home city.

October 8, 2021 12:12 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Tips + News

How We Can Help Beirut Right Now

Travelers can support the Lebanese people by raising awareness—and donating funds to the right organizations.

August 14, 2020 04:39 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Boats on an ocean in the daytime, land in the background.

Off The Tourist Trail

9 Under-the-Radar Places You Must Visit

Amazing places don’t have to come with crowds.

October 7, 2023 11:42 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

Where to Travel Next

Exploring Ireland’s West Coast Via Whiskey Tours, Sheep Farms, and Sea Safaris

A passionate whiskey maker, a charismatic sheepdog trainer, and a Blacksod Bay captain are all part of the county’s heart and soul.

April 29, 2024 02:02 PM

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Susan Portnoy

Tips + News

Finland Wants to Send You on a Free Summer Vacation With a Local Guide

The country’s “Rent a Finn” program is pairing a few lucky travelers with locals to show off what makes Finland the happiest country in the world.

March 26, 2019 01:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

This Is the First U.S. Airport to Be Fully Solar-Powered

An airport in Tennessee is now generating enough renewable energy to meet all its energy needs—a model that could be replicated by other airports.

July 19, 2019 12:41 AM

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Michelle Baran

Two people dancing and one person playing a drum in front of the Dakota Dunes Resort

Hotels

These Are the 7 Best Indigenous–Owned Hotels and Resorts in Canada

These seven Indigenous-owned accommodations are gateways to unforgettable cultural experiences.

November 15, 2023 12:11 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Longreads

A Very Big Little Country

For the past two decades, the micronation of Westarctica has grown in prominence—and is now using its power for something other than Antarctic domination.

October 13, 2021 09:25 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cruise

The New Cruise Trend: Emerald Cruises’ Intimate, Stylish Superyachts

From private terraces to small ports and harbors, “Emerald Azzurra"—and soon “Emerald Sakara"—are the chic, at-sea experiences of your dreams.

June 2, 2022 11:22 AM

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Emerald Waterways

Weekend Getaways

How to Enjoy a Weekend in Palm Springs

There’s a reason L.A. types have been flocking to the desert since the Rat Pack days.

March 16, 2021 08:16 PM

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Tim Chester

A white wooden building with green roof and two porches on which sit blue and white striped umbrellas

Hotels

Where to Stay in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, New York, in 2025

11 snug boutique hotels for a weekend escape from the concrete jungle

May 29, 2025 03:02 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Hotels

Head to One of These 14 Hotels for a Fun-Filled Future Escape

With multiple new properties, activities like kayaking and biking, and more, Kimpton should be your go-to hotel brand for spring and summer getaways.

Sponsored by Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants

History + Culture

A James Joyce–Inspired Literary Museum Just Opened in Dublin

The new Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) celebrates Ireland’s world-renowned literary heritage.

September 20, 2019 03:30 PM

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Sarah Buder

What’s New In...

What’s New in NYC This Summer

Whether it’s the opening of the new Aman, the Basquiat exhibit everyone’s talking about, or the return of NYC Pride March, there are plenty of reasons to visit NYC now.

May 20, 2022 12:15 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

History + Culture

Explore California’s Asian American History at These Key Sites

From San Francisco to San Diego, California offers several opportunities to learn more about Asian American history.

May 17, 2022 05:39 PM

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Heather Kathryn Ross

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