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6 Mistakes Not to Make When Traveling During Extreme Heat

As we endure another record-breaking summer of scorching temperatures, experts weigh in on common mistakes travelers make when it’s extremely hot outside.

July 15, 2024 06:52 PM

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Terry Ward

Beautiful look down travel aerial photograph of the abandoned railroad bridge crossing the Ontonagon River and scenic Agate Falls waterfall below surrounded by forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.

Outdoor Adventure

Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle

A new trail offers a more sustainable—and quieter—way to traverse the countryside.

August 29, 2024 03:21 PM

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Jaclyn Trop

Hotels

These Are the 10 Best Hotels in Santa Monica

Whether you’re after a boutique retreat right on the sand or a historic hotel for sunset cocktails, these spots will give you a true sense of Santa Monica, California.

February 26, 2024 07:32 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Left: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States - July 19 2018: Entrance to the Sculpture Garden at the New Mexico Museum of Indian Arts and Culture; right: long stretch of road in the American Southwest

Road Trips

Route 66 Has Long Appropriated Native American Culture—Now Indigenous Communities Are Changing the Narrative

Updated for Route 66’s 100-year anniversary, the American Indigenous Tourism guide highlights cooking classes, murals, museums, and guided hikes along the road.

March 30, 2026 12:38 PM

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Mona Gable

Boom Supersonic’s Overture jets will fly at twice the speed of today’s fastest commercial planes.

Air Travel News

Flights at Twice the Speed Are Coming

New York to London in only three hours? American just became the second major U.S. carrier to put in an order for supersonic jets.

August 16, 2022 06:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

Nicodemus, Kansas. A colony of free African Americans. Homesteaders ca. 1880-1890s

History + Culture

See Where Black Emigrants Forged a New Path on the American Frontier

The history of the American West is often whitewashed, but these museums, monuments, and historic sites help preserve a significant chapter.

April 8, 2026 11:35 AM

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Yolanda Evans

History + Culture

To See One of Paris’s Top Attractions, Go Underground

In Paris, the streets show off domes, spires, and monuments that attract millions of visitors every year. But beneath this architectural splendor, there’s an entire subterranean world.

March 10, 2022 10:47 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Plantation tours across the United States are sharing the real story of American chattel slavery.

Summer 2024

Americans Should Be Visiting Plantations

The United States was once home to more than 46,000 plantations. Today, many properties remain across the American South. What should travelers consider before—and during—a visit?

September 9, 2024 11:08 AM

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Latria Graham

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

Trains

Travel to the Early 1900s on This Glamorous Train Journey Along Vietnam’s Scenic Coast

The Vietage luxury train is Vietnam’s best-kept secret.

August 26, 2025 02:07 PM

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Anna Haines

A photo of the village of Albarracin, Spain at sunset, with rocky blue mountains in the background and pink-ish buildings perched on a mountain ledge.

This past year, we daydreamed about, googled, and planned trips to these places more than any others.

December 11, 2023 09:41 AM

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Jessie Beck

Where to Travel Next

The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

If you dream of spending your retirement as an expat on an island, these are the most beautiful—and affordable—places to move to in the world.

December 7, 2023 11:30 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Miraflores in Lima, Peru near the Pacific Ocean

Where to Travel Next

6 Can’t-Miss Places to Visit in Peru, Beyond Machu Picchu

From exploring a coastal city to indulging in Amazonian cuisine, there’s plenty to do in Peru.

May 1, 2023 11:20 PM

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Marianne Perez-Fransius

The dining room in the Delta One lounge at LAX features smaller blue curved banquettes and long, brown banquet seating lining the walls

Air Travel News

LAX’s New Delta One Lounge Ups the Ante With a Glamorous Bar, Table-Service Dining, and a Wellness Area

The airline’s first-class travelers flying out of Los Angeles International Airport have a lot to look forward to.

October 21, 2024 06:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

A view of the exterior of The Tahoe Beach Club along the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Festivals + Events

Why Lake Tahoe Is More Than Its Famous Lake

A year-round hub for festivals, concerts, and sports alongside your outdoor adventure.

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