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Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best New Things to Do in Dubai

When the temperatures drop, Dubai comes out to play. Read on for the latest destination news in the City of Gold.

December 3, 2021 01:05 PM

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Nicola Chilton

View of the Amaterasu Railway cars on Japan's highest bridge with mountains in the background.

Destination Spotlight

Seek Nature, Onsen, and Food Culture on This Less-Visited Japanese Island

Sip shochu made from local sweet potatoes, eat sashimi from Kinkowan Bay, hike forest trails, and relax in mineral-rich baths in Kyushu.

Sponsored by Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

View of a gondola moving above a ski area with a mountainous backdrop in Whistler.

Winter Sports

Where to Après Ski in North America This Season

A guide to North America’s ski season with tips on where to ski, stay, eat, and what to pack.

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Hotel News + Openings

Aspen’s Newest Hotel Wants to Feel Like Your Private Mountain House

White Elephant Aspen, the first mountain property from the East Coast hotel brand, opens on June 15 in Aspen’s quieter West End neighborhood.

May 28, 2026 06:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

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National Parks

A New 115-Mile Trail in Brazil Connects National Parks, Waterfalls, Caves, and Sandstone Rock Formations

The new Caminhos da Ibiapaba Trail is among a growing network of long-distance treks throughout Brazil.

May 14, 2026 05:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Air Travel News

There’s One Major Airline You Couldn’t Find on Google Flights—Until Now

A change in policy will help travelers with comparison flight shopping.

May 23, 2024 03:25 PM

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Bill Fink

Festivals + Events

Lost in Music: A Weekend Immersed in New Orleans Culture as Jazz Fest Hits 50

Half a century in, the music festival still offers a taste of local life like no other event.

May 9, 2019 03:31 PM

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Tim Chester

Trains

This Summer Only: You Can Take a Rare Train Ride Through Jasper and Banff National Parks

Rocky Mountaineer’s new route delivers a front-row seat to the Canadian Rockies’ most dramatic landscapes on a limited 2026 schedule.

March 24, 2026 12:21 PM

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Bailey Berg

In the Magazine

A Road Trip Through Abu Dhabi Reveals Its History

From brutalist architecture to conservation oases, Abu Dhabi has it all.

December 1, 2021 02:28 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Destination Spotlight

The Best Things to Do in Minnesota

Home to more than 10,000 lakes, the North Star State also offers world-class museums, national and state parks, and plenty of great places to grab a drink.

August 30, 2024 11:27 AM

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Cinnamon Janzer

Epic Trips

An Awe-Inspiring Trip Through the Tasmanian Wilderness

Explore the natural beauty of Australia’s island state and come away with a better appreciation of the environment.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Lit up christmas tree in front of an ornate european-style building in philadelphia

Holiday Travel

10 European-Style Christmas Markets in the U.S. for Glühwein, Danish Cookies, and Swedish Santa

These markets have all the fairy-tale appeal—no passport required.

November 21, 2025 04:53 AM

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Caitlin Morton

hazy image of Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv with the control tower and airplanes

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