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Michelin Returns to Los Angeles With Its First California Statewide Guide

After a 10-year hiatus, Los Angeles will be eligible for stars again in Michelin’s first regional guide in the United States.

March 6, 2019 12:21 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Longreads

The Surprising Wellness Hack I Learned in the World’s Happiest Country

One of the secrets to Finnish happiness? Getting used to the discomfort—and subsequent joy—of cold plunging.

March 20, 2025 11:19 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Art + Architecture

The 8 Most Iconic Art Deco Buildings in Miami

Immerse yourself in all the architectural glamour of Old Florida—pastel colors, neon, and window “eyebrows” all included.

May 30, 2022 11:09 AM

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Mae Hamilton

America 250

Now Is the Time to Travel in the United States

Consider this your guide to the boldest, artsiest, buzziest, friendliest, tastiest things going on in all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

July 14, 2025 08:30 AM

Sal Salis is located in Western Australia's Cape Range National Park.

Hotels We Love

The World’s Best Glamping Retreats

These 19 glamping retreats are the best in the world at delivering the finer things under canvas.

May 1, 2026 09:50 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Books

Author Brandon Presser on the Pacific’s Most Remote and Infamous Islands

All about the ill-fated voyage of the HMS “Bounty,” how Presser spent six weeks on the Pitcairn Islands, and the finer points of free tropical fruit.

June 7, 2022 11:35 AM

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Mae Hamilton

An iPhone screen displaying a digital passport

Air Travel News

Should You Ditch Your Passport and Real ID Thanks to Apple’s New Digital ID?

Digital passports and IDs are being accepted at airports across the U.S. on phones and even watches.

June 26, 2025 01:32 PM

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Kinsey Gidick

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

Hiking + Cycling

Why Hiking Makes a South Africa Trip Even More Amazing

Unforgettable hikes are part of the experience when you travel South Africa with G Adventures.

Sponsored by South African Tourism

Aboard an accessible catamaran off of Miami, Florida

Travel for Good

Florida Wants to Be a Leader in Accessible Travel. Is It?

In recent years, the state has invested significantly in accessible tourism.

October 19, 2022 11:13 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

Manchester England - Midland Hotel - Billie Cohen.jpg

Cities We Love

The Essential English City to Visit—and the Best Things to Do There

Manchester has always been radical, so it’s no surprise that the northern English city is pushing the country’s arts and culture scenes into new territory as well.

December 12, 2023 09:53 AM

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Billie Cohen

Air Travel News

JetBlue and American Airlines Join Forces

JetBlue customers will be able to earn and redeem points on American flights and vice versa. Customers of each will also gain access to a much bigger flight network.

July 16, 2020 05:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Yosemite Has Reopened—and Yes, You Need Reservations

The popular California park is finally cracking open its gates, but for now, entry is mostly limited to day use, capacity is restricted, and visitors will need to acquire a permit.

June 24, 2020 02:54 PM

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Maggie Fuller

History + Culture

What You Need to Know About Juneteenth

There’s a broader public movement to honor the long-running holiday marking the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S.

June 18, 2020 07:55 PM

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Sara Button

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