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Interior view of Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., with air travelers walking below soaring ceiling and an oversized U.S. flag hanging from above

U.S. Air Travel Has Been a Disaster This Summer, but Help Is on the Way

Legislation that will fundamentally improve the air travel experience is making its way through Congress. Here’s what to know.

July 31, 2023 07:28 PM

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Michelle Baran

Distant mountains over Mirror Lake, New York in the winter

Winter Sports

5 Places to Try a New Winter Sport Without the Crowds

If the idea of gliding down a mountain among crowds doesn’t appeal to you, you’re not alone.

November 5, 2024 06:57 PM

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Shayla Martin

Museums + Galleries

This Spiral Museum Just Opened in a Swiss Alpine Village

The new Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet in Switzerland’s Vallée de Joux chronicles 145 years of luxury watchmaking traditions in the Jura Mountain region.

June 30, 2020 04:40 PM

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Sarah Buder

A random smattering of roller bags on a baggage claim carousel

Air Travel News

Checking Your Bags Will Now Cost More if You Fly With These U.S. Airlines

U.S. airlines earned more than $5.5 billion in 2023 in baggage fees alone. Apparently that wasn’t enough.

February 23, 2024 03:53 PM

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Chris Dong

Hotels

The Hotel Brand That Transformed Modern Hospitality

From Victorian London to Boston and Pasadena, Langham hotels continue to define timeless elegance and modern hospitality.

Sponsored by Langham Hotels & Resorts

Food + Drink

Eat Your Way Through Athens, Greece, One Mouth-Watering Bite at a Time

On a 48-hour trip to Athens, writer and cookbook author Anya von Bremzen savors modern tavernas, heritage pastries, and the city’s best souvlaki.

January 27, 2023 02:33 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

History + Culture

A River Adventure Between New York and Canada Showed Me Forgotten—and Much Needed—Lessons for America

A writer learns about Haudenosaunee influences on U.S. government and how to be a better traveler.

February 17, 2026 11:46 AM

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Karen Gardiner

Stay Here Next

This Maximalist NYC Hotel Is One of the City’s Buzziest Openings

We checked in to the newly opened Faena New York to see if it lived up to the hype. We found theatrical design, a see-and-be-seen crowd, and key amenities that are still on the way.

February 11, 2026 12:28 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Off The Tourist Trail

The Ultimate Guide to New Orleans’s Hidden Gems, From Mausoleums to a Monster Shop

Roam the French Quarter at daybreak, discover mini cities or a lighthouse, and find locally loved Indian-spiced catfish.

January 7, 2026 02:49 PM

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Jenny Adams

Longreads

We Love to Hate the Travel Bucket List. Why?

In recent years, the travel bucket list has been much maligned—and for good reason. But one writer makes the case for not throwing it out completely.

July 18, 2023 11:48 AM

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Carey Baraka

Food + Drink

Sipping Tequila With the Boss: Casa Dragones CEO Bertha González Nieves

As the first woman to be named “maestra tequilera,” González Nieves wants to showcase tequila in a different light.

October 29, 2021 03:49 PM

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Yolanda Evans

Where to Go in Winter

5 Reasons Why Switzerland Is the Ultimate Winter Escape for Every Traveler

From off-piste skiing to a scenic train ride called “the window to the Swiss Alps,” these are the best ways to experience the season in the Playground of Europe.

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