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The Best Small Ship Cruise for Wildlife in Alaska

UnCruise’s floating basecamps offer rare and intimate views of the state’s iconic animals, including whales, bears, salmon, and eagles.

Sponsored by UnCruise Adventures

Air Travel News

Here’s How to Get Yourself in the Best Boarding Group Possible

Why do some people get to board the plane before others? It’s not personal—it’s business. Here’s how airlines make their boarding group strategies, and what you can do about it.

August 23, 2023 01:24 PM

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Chris Dong

Style + Design

Ask a Local: Where Should I Shop in Santa Monica?

An insider’s take on the best shopping on the Westside.

May 19, 2021 01:24 PM

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Jane Sung

Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel built on an artificial island in front of Jumeirah beach.

Hotels

Can a Hotel Really Have 7 Stars?

A history of luxury hotel ratings systems—and how the “seven-star” hotel was born.

November 29, 2023 01:53 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Cruise

How Much Should You Tip on Cruise Ships?

Should you be ready to tip left and right? Can you simply provide one lump gratuity at the end of your sailing? These are the dos and don’ts of tipping on a cruise.

May 13, 2024 02:35 PM

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Fran Golden

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Travel for Good

These BIPOC-Owned Businesses Are Thriving in Napa Valley

Several entrepreneurs have helped change the face and the landscape of the region.

March 14, 2023 07:10 PM

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J’nai Gaither

The now-famed Rain Vortex in Singapore’s Changi Airport

Norwegian tech company Opera is offering 10 people the chance to immerse themselves in the Nordic concept of hygge.

January 24, 2025 06:04 PM

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Chloe Bergé

Dusk view of Winter Park village and ski area in Colorado with building lights glowing in the dark and trees dotting a snowy landscape

Trains

Colorado’s Historic Ski Train Brings Riders From Denver Straight to One of the Best Mountains in the Region

It’s now easier and more affordable to get to a ski resort area that locals love.

January 27, 2025 01:36 PM

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Molly O’Brien

Tips + News

This Dog Is Making Socially Distanced Food Deliveries in Medellin

A chocolate Labrador is helping shoppers in Colombia during the pandemic.

July 8, 2020 03:19 PM

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Luis Benavides

Cities We Love

8 Essential Tours to Book in Copenhagen

This city is practically made for touring, whether you want to pedal, paddle, or stroll.

December 2, 2021 03:54 PM

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Mary Holland

An overhead shot of a table filled with Korean food, including steak, fried chicken, pickles, cocktails, and pizza

Food + Drink

Calgary’s Restaurant and Bar Scene Is Booming—Here’s Where to Eat and Drink Right Now

The third-largest city in Canada is moving beyond “meat and potatoes” with a forward-thinking restaurant and bar scene that’s among the most exciting in the nation.

November 19, 2025 12:41 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A straight-on view of the Trevi fountain in Rome with a smattering of onlookers in the foreground

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