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How My Autism Makes Me a Better Traveler

Traveling with autism has its challenges. It can also have some unexpected benefits.

April 2, 2024 10:02 AM

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Kiernyn Orne-Adams

The site of the 1960 Winter Olympics has been renamed to Olympic Valley.

Changing the names removes a slur for Indigenous women.

September 29, 2022 08:22 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

AutoCamp Is Expanding With a New Collection of Upcycled Motels and Lodges for Adventurers

Field Station is launching in 2023 in Moab, Utah, with rates under $200 per night.

September 29, 2022 11:53 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Tulsa This Summer

The Oklahoma city is looking forward while reckoning with its legacy.

July 8, 2021 07:03 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Art + Culture

This U.S. City Is the Paris of the Midwest

From renowned museums to legendary music history, visit the places that inspire artist Tiff Massey for a Parisian-style cultural experience right in the heart of the Midwest.

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Tips + News

Belize Is Open to International Travelers With Expanded Safe Corridor in Place

Visitors can now move freely around Belize, but must have negative COVID-19 test results and reservations for government-approved accommodations to be allowed into the country.

February 2, 2021 05:34 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Skiers hiking to the top of a mountain in Taos Ski Valey

Travel for Good

In New Mexico, You Can Take a Guilt-Free, Ecofriendly Ski Vacation

When traveling to Taos Ski Valley, skiers can fly on a carbon-neutral private airline to get to the first and only B-corporation certified ski resort in the world.

November 10, 2022 06:24 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Hotels

The 15 Best Hotels and Lodges in Australia

There’s no shortage of luxury lodges, urban retreats, and pretty beach houses in Oz—but these are our favorites, from coast to coast.

January 20, 2024 09:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Disputes between local taxi driver unions and Uber drivers earlier this year in Quintana Roo, the Mexican state that is home to Cancun, turned violent.

Trending News

Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico?

If you have upcoming plans to travel south of the border, how concerned should you be about the latest violence? Security experts weigh in.

March 17, 2023 02:56 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Person holding up a blue U.S. passport with a boarding pass tucked inside with what appears to be a blurred airport terminal in the background with people milling about

Visas + Passports

Americans Can Finally Renew Their Passports Online 24/7

It’s the U.S. passport news we’ve all been waiting for. Here’s how it works and who does and doesn’t have access to the new—now permanent—online renewal system.

September 18, 2024 01:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

California Has Fully Reopened—What That Means for Travelers

On June 15, the state did away with the majority of its COVID-19 restrictions. One month later, Los Angeles County has reinstated its indoor mask mandate as cases begin to rise.

July 20, 2021 08:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

Books

The Surprising Book Genre That Could Inspire Your Next Trip

Using settings as characters, the best mysteries can offer a vivid introduction to a city or country. These stories will get you started on your next adventure.

May 21, 2024 06:11 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in the World: The 2020 Stay List

These new hotels also build genuine connections between their guests and their local communities.

April 8, 2020 11:45 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Food + Drink

7 Hangover Foods From Around the World

Author Lauren Shockey’s colorful book presents hangover cures and remedies found across the globe, in the form of traditional and delicious dishes.

December 30, 2021 04:37 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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