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My Seatmate on This Flight Is (Very) Drunk. What Should I Do?

Our Unpacked advice columnist reflects on what happens when travel brings us in close quarters with someone we would prefer to avoid.

July 19, 2023 03:51 PM

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Anu Taranath

Stay Here Next

The New Raffles Udaipur in Rajasthan Is Fit for Royalty

The first Raffles hotel in India sits on its own private island on Udaipur’s Udai Sagar Lake.

March 31, 2023 04:37 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Why Northern Lights Viewing Will Be Stellar This Year—and How and Where to Spot Them

Time to learn the term “solar maximum” and book that aurora borealis trip.

February 4, 2026 05:56 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

What It’s Like to Take an International Flight During COVID-19

What is it like to board a plane during the pandemic, and to fly for hours at a time? One writer shares her international flight experience from the United States to East Africa.

September 21, 2020 12:46 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

Hawaiian Airlines Plans to Fly Electric Planes That Glide Just Above the Water

The carrier could add the new electric-powered seagliders to its interisland fleet as early as 2028.

May 24, 2022 09:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Ask a Local: Where Can I See Live Music in Kansas City?

Radio host Chris Haghirian has the inside scoop on where to catch live jazz, blues, local bands, and more.

May 25, 2021 12:48 PM

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Lola Méndez

Historic town of Perast in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro with older homes and buildings with orange-tiled roofs, lining the waterfrton with a handful of small boats moored, and mountains in the background

Cruise

How to Escape the Mediterranean Cruise Crowds? Head to This Underrated Coastal Paradise Instead

One writer is reminded of the importance of slowing down and embracing calm during an off-season cruise on the recently relaunched ‘Crystal Symphony.’

December 23, 2024 06:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Illustration of a traveler eating a baguette, cheese, and drinking coffee

Winter 2023

Now That Travel Is Back, What’s the Best Way to Prepare for a Big Trip?

After years of staycations and local trips, long-haul travel is back. Readers share their tips for going far and wide.

December 8, 2022 01:04 PM

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Tim Chester

Where to Travel Next

14 Best Places to Visit in Florida on Your Next Trip

The Sunshine State has plenty to offer in addition to sand and surf.

December 6, 2024 03:33 PM

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Carrie Honaker

Tips + News

Mapping the Bahamas: What’s Open as the Islands Recover From Dorian

Rescue and recovery efforts continue on the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama, but there are 14 other beautiful islands ready to welcome guests.

September 13, 2019 08:04 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hundreds of carved stone stupas in a field in Bagan, Myanmar

UNESCO World Heritage

18 of the World’s Most Incredible Ancient Ruins

These UNESCO World Heritage sites in Lebanon, Scotland, and Ethiopia are all worth the trip.

December 6, 2024 11:57 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Tips + News

These 5 Things Are Now Officially Against the Law in Rome

In order to curtail bad behavior, Rome has transformed its temporary and rarely enforced bans into permanent law.

June 10, 2019 06:39 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

Travel for Good

On Haida Gwaii, Exploring a Thriving Indigenous Culture

On the archipelago off the coast of British Columbia, carvers and cooks, boat captains and botanists are helping revive Haida culture and history.

November 17, 2022 01:38 PM

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Tim Chester

Cities We Love

Sunday Funday: A Perfect Day in Washington, D.C.

A local writer shares her perfect itinerary for a Sunday Funday in Washington, D.C. (Drinks included.)

January 5, 2022 12:16 PM

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Mekita Rivas

Air Travel News

Why American Airlines Just Canceled Hundreds of Flights

The carrier cut more than 1,000 flights on Sunday alone.

November 2, 2021 04:06 PM

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David Koenig

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