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The Future of Travel

How Hospitality Has Changed

These developments are likely to outlast the pandemic.

August 18, 2021 10:28 AM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

Mexico’s Most Popular Destinations Are Banning Single-Use Plastics Starting in 2020

Here’s what to know about how hotels are responding to the new restrictions in some of the country’s most frequented places, including Cabo San Lucas, Playa del Carmen, and Mexico City.

October 24, 2019 06:25 PM

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Juliana Shallcross

Cities We Love

When to Travel in Ireland for the Best Possible Trip

Enjoy Ireland at specific times of year for the best road trips, boat trips, stargazing, culinary adventures, and more.

January 31, 2025 02:59 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, California has sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

Hotels

5 Tips to Score a Hotel Room Upgrade

Increase your odds of a hotel room upgrade with these five tips.

July 24, 2024 10:22 AM

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Chris Dong

Sunset over Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong

500,000 flights are being given away to travelers from around the world.

May 16, 2023 01:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Two kayakers paddling through Holden Beach Marina.

Outdoor Adventure

Where to Bike, Paddle, and Fish on North Carolina’s Quiet Coast

The Brunswick Islands appeal to every type of nature enthusiast, from birders and anglers to bikers and kayakers.

Sponsored by Brunswick County Tourism Development Authority

Where to Travel Next

5 Reasons We Want to Go to Mexico in 2025

New airports and highways will help travelers go deeper into the best of Mexico this year.

November 27, 2024 02:29 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

Air Travel News

Bye-Bye, Biscoff! Delta Discontinues Snack and Drink Service on Short Flights

The move comes as airlines are grappling with increasing costs.

May 6, 2026 02:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

An aerial shot of a Reef Cruise ship near Hastings Reef

Longreads

Meet the Indigenous Women Who Are Saving Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

For thousands of years, Indigenous women have played an important role in stewarding the country. A new generation of rangers is carrying on that legacy.

December 15, 2023 11:45 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Epic Trips

Night Swimming in Bioluminescent Water Is a Little Scary, Very Beautiful, and Totally Worth It

No phone, no camera, no fear. Well, a little bit of fear. This is what it’s like to go night swimming in a bioluminescent bay in Panama.

April 30, 2025 05:34 PM

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Billie Cohen

A previous Oustanding in the Field event.

Food + Drink

The Outstanding in the Field Dinner Series Is Back—and You Can Still Get Tickets

In 2023, the lineup of epic outdoor culinary gatherings includes striking locations across North America, Europe, and South Africa.

July 12, 2023 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Aerial view of Canada's Pacific Rim National Park Reserve with a dense forest lining a sandy beach and waves cresing in the water

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