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History + Culture

D-Day 75th Anniversary Tours for Every Type of Traveler

Discover the World War II battlefields of Normandy by boat, bike, or on foot.

April 8, 2019 08:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

National Parks

The Balkans Are About to Get a Huge New National Park

Lawmakers in North Macedonia are expected to shortly pass a bill granting Shar Mountain national park status.

June 30, 2021 06:10 PM

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Konstantin Testorides

Tips + News

Cancun, Los Cabos Reopen to Tourists in June

The state of Quintana Roo and Los Cabos have started receiving tourists for the first time in two months. But what changes need to happen to really get people to return?

June 19, 2020 12:12 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Packing Tips + Gear

Rothy’s Just Launched Its First-Ever Line of Men’s Footwear

The new sneakers and driving loafers are knit from the same 100 percent recycled materials as Rothy’s popular shoes for women and kids.

May 25, 2021 02:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A man in a suit stands in front of grand doors in a historic stone building

Art + Culture

A Guide to the Chic Paris Filming Locations From Apple TV+’s New Drama About Chanel and Dior

Set during and after World War II, The New Look follows the famous designers through hotels, brasseries, and boutiques that are still around today.

February 14, 2024 01:14 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

An Airstream trailer with a hot tub, outdoor shower, deck, and hammock, surrounded by trees

Hotels

12 Airstream Trailers You Can Book on Airbnb

Stay in one of these stylish campers across the United States.

June 7, 2024 09:01 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

COVID + Travel

Hawai‘i Issues New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers—What You Need to Know

As of July 8, fully vaccinated out-of-state travelers do not need to take a pretravel COVID test and are not required to quarantine.

July 14, 2021 06:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

People

Musician Sasami Left Her Heart in California (and Maine, Vermont, Australia...)

The artist, producer, and composer has found home again but is also dreaming of distant destinations. And tacos.

April 26, 2023 09:34 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

COVID + Travel

Thailand Plans to Reopen to Vaccinated Visitors in October

The goal is to open up the country within the next 120 days—despite the public health risks.

June 16, 2021 04:49 PM

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Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul

Epic Trips

A Night to Remember on the Greenland Ice Sheet

When the going gets tough, the tough use hand warmers.

March 29, 2023 02:39 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

Woman standing on a trail looking at mountain peaks

Cities We Love

7 Underrated Places in Spain Without the Crowds

There’s plenty more to see beyond the popular cities.

January 30, 2025 12:40 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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Where to Go in Winter

Escape the Cold in These 7 Countries Where It’s Summer Right Now

Tired of winter? These Southern Hemisphere destinations offer summer sunshine from December through February.

December 18, 2024 01:33 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Beaches

20 of the Best Beaches—and Beach Resorts—in Costa Rica

With two distinctly different coasts and hundreds of beaches, this Central American country has a lot to offer for seaside adventures.

July 11, 2025 02:13 PM

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Jessie Beck

People bending over and planting trees in the ground with a bridge in the background

Longreads

New York City Is Known for Big Things. Its Latest Attraction Is Tiny.

Though small, “pocket forests” are mighty, containing incredible biodiversity and helping to rewild cities. New York just got its first.

August 1, 2024 10:35 AM

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Harrison Hill

Capital One Lounge JFK coffee counter with illustrated coffee sign a the top, shelves of bagels, and a red wood counterfront

Air Travel News

Now Open: The Newest Capital One Lounge May Make You Want to Miss Your Flight

Capital One just opened its new global flagship airport lounge at JFK, and the entire experience is a love letter to New York.

June 23, 2025 09:43 AM

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Paul Rubio

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