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7 (COVID-Era) Dream Trips, Planned by Experts

Stay flexible and keep your sense of humor: It is possible to take a dream trip during COVID.

October 7, 2020 05:37 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Live music at Mayakoba’s Day of the Dead celebrations

Art + Culture

Why You Should Celebrate Day of the Dead at These 3 Mexican Resorts

Celebrate Mexico’s most vibrant holiday with unforgettable dining, live music, and cultural rituals across Mayakoba’s luxury resorts.

The relaxing outpost within the island country’s Golden Circle is the latest in a string of new geothermal spa retreats that have recently opened in Iceland.

October 16, 2025 07:17 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Culture

This South American Destination Is Known as the “City of Eternal Spring"—but Music Is Its Soul

Medellín’s thriving music scene is more than just reggaetón. It’s a movement reshaping tourism, culture, and community in Colombia’s musical capital.

March 18, 2025 03:26 PM

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Cat Sposato

Delta Airplanes sit in a row at Kansas City International Airport

Loyalty + Rewards

Delta Introduces 15 Percent Mileage Discount Benefit for Amex Cardholders

Land 15 percent off award tickets with a new Delta credit card.

February 2, 2023 04:54 PM

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Paul Rubio

Packing Tips + Gear

Away’s New Soft-Sided Luggage Is Perfect for Overpackers

The new suitcase collection comes in four sizes and four colors.

October 10, 2019 10:43 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A City to Countryside Wine Pilgrimage Through France

One writer discovers the best of Paris and the Loire Valley, bottle by unforgettable bottle.

February 23, 2022 03:57 PM

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Kristin Braswell

The faithful re-creation of Shrek's swamp is found

Hotels

You Can Now Book Shrek’s Swamp Home on Airbnb

For two nights only, one lucky group can stay at this unique listing free of charge.

September 27, 2023 11:18 AM

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Bailey Berg

Cape Town, South Africa, City, Buildings, Table Mountain

Where to Go in Fall

10 Best Places to Travel in November

November is for late harvest festivals and early holiday markets.

September 29, 2025 01:46 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Ocean Cruises

MSC Cruises’ Newest Ship Is the Brand’s Largest and Most Sustainable Ship to Date

The “MSC World Europa” runs on greener, alternative fuel. The mega-ship also features a hydroponic garden restaurant and a brewery where beers are made with desalinated water. Here’s a first look.

January 26, 2023 02:26 PM

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Bailey Berg

Embrace Spain's second largest city's rich art and architecture including the Arco de Triunfo

Air Travel News

United Just Added This New Nonstop Flight to Europe From California

Get ready for easy access to Gaudí, Picasso, and Miró—plus endless tapas and miles of beaches.

December 8, 2023 03:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

The U.S. Airlines and Hotels Consumers Love Most

Alaska Airlines ousted Southwest, and luxury brand JW Marriott took the top spot among hotels, a recent customer satisfaction report revealed.

May 2, 2019 06:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

One man adjusts another's ghutra, a head covering worn throughout the Middle East. Both men are wearing white thobes.

Solo Travel

I Wore A Thobe in Saudi Arabia. Did I Do the Right Thing?

When traveling, the line between cultural appropriation and appreciation can be finer than normal.

May 18, 2023 11:21 AM

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Adam H. Graham

Where to Travel Next

Go Beyond the Beaches in Fort Myers

From soaring high above mangroves and barrier islands to joining intimate music recording sessions, the greater Fort Myers area may surprise you.

Sponsored by Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods

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