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A view of the long tables and bar at Barda restaurant in Detroit, Michigan.

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Places to Eat in Detroit, According to a Local Chef

James Beard Award semifinalist Javier Bardauil shares his favorite places to eat in Detroit’s Core City and beyond.

Sponsored by Visit Detroit

Islands

7 Best Things to Do in O‘ahu, From Horseback Riding to Hiking

Try these activities to explore Hawai‘i’s rich culture and nature.

November 26, 2023 03:35 PM

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Rachel Ng

A dragon dance to celebrate lunar new year in the streets of ho chi minh city

Festivals + Events

It’s the Year of the Wood Snake—How and Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025

Firecrackers. Feasts. Red envelopes.

January 28, 2025 02:47 AM

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Mae Hamilton

San Francisco, California, USA. May ‎10, ‎2023. Unclaimed luggage at in an airport terminal.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s How to Get Your Lost Luggage Back From an Airline

It involves a whole lot of communication and patience. But it can indeed be done, in many cases.

November 12, 2024 08:01 AM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Ruined a New Piece of Luggage. Should I Have Wrapped It in Plastic Before Traveling?

An intense wrap in plastic is a handy way to help prevent damages to your luggage. But the technique isn’t foolproof.

November 7, 2024 08:01 AM

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Bailey Berg

Londolozi in South Africa features a large tree-shaded deck with small tables for dining.

Hotels

Epic Dining, Amazing Rooms, and...No Plastic? That’s the Aim of This Luxury Hospitality Group

Relais & Chateaux has big plans to help its global network of culinary-minded hotels and restaurants operate more sustainably.

October 31, 2023 01:49 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travelers waiting around at an American Airlines boarding gate, C37, at Dallas Fort Worth for a flight headed to Austin, Texas

Air Travel News

American Airlines Is Testing a New Alert System for Those Who Dare to Jump the Boarding Gate Line

It’s bad enough when people crowd the gate. But trying to cut the line? For shame. Here’s why people do it and how American Airlines is attempting to curb the practice.

October 31, 2024 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

A small black miniature Pinscher with a blue collar sitting next to an airplane passenger on a plane

Air Travel News

It’s Now Easier to Bring Small Pets Aboard American Airlines Flights—Is That a Good Thing?

Previously, travelers flying with an in-cabin pet could carry on only another small personal item. Now, there are new rules.

April 3, 2024 06:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Machu Picchu historic site in Peru with clouds and few travelers visible

Packing Tips + Gear

The Only Peru Packing List You’ll Ever Need

Heading to Cusco, Lima, the Amazon, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley? This list has everything you need to pack—and more.

August 29, 2024 10:08 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Amsterdam_(c)_Noppasin_Wongchum_Shutterstock.jpg

Set to launch by early 2026, the new multicountry visa was modeled after Europe’s Schengen visa system.

July 28, 2025 08:53 AM

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Bailey Berg

Two storefronts in an older building in Makawao with a patron sitting out front

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Get Off the Tourist Trail in Maui

Now, more than ever, Maui needs visitors who tread lightly and compassionately and who support local businesses.

April 29, 2024 08:15 PM

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Michelle Baran

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 33 New Sites to Its 2021 World Heritage List

The latest additions—from Europe’s great spa towns to a nearly 100-year-old railway in Iran—are definitely worthy of a detour or even planning your next trip around.

July 30, 2021 03:04 PM

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Pat Tompkins

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