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Some of L.A.’s Best Shopping Is 10 Miles North

From vintage and thrift shops to independent boutiques, support small businesses when you shop off the beaten path in Pasadena. Plus, where to eat.

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A two-bedroom tented pavilion at Camp Sarika at Amangiri

Hotels We Love

Visiting a National Park, but Don’t Want to Rough It? Book a Room at One of These Dreamy Hotels

Why rough it? These hotels put you inside America’s most stunning landscapes without sacrificing creature comforts.

April 23, 2026 04:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

person walking above a body of water with mountain in the background

Longreads

What It’s Like to Visit Mars on Earth

After spending three months in one of the driest places in the world, writer Mark Johanson is eager to return.

November 6, 2024 11:28 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Accommodations at Joali Maldives with plunge pool and deck area

Hotels We Love

A Caribbean Island Escape, an Alaska Fishing Lodge, a Venetian Craft Hotel: 7 Women-Owned Hotels

These hotels around the world—all owned and run by women—reflect a wide range of destinations and styles.

March 19, 2026 02:38 PM

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Alicia Erickson

A biker pedals along Prince Edward Island's Island Walk

In the Magazine

Idyllic Villages, Fresh Lobster Rolls, and a New Trail—Why Now Is the Time to Visit Prince Edward Island

A 435-mile hiking and biking route around Canada’s small but mighty province invites visitors to travel slowly and joyfully.

December 1, 2022 09:00 AM

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Debbie Olsen

COVID + Travel

South Africa Ends Prearrival Testing for Vaccinated Travelers

Unvaccinated travelers can visit, too, but they’ll need to have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival.

March 28, 2022 03:36 PM

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Bailey Berg

Visit Native California hopes to highlight Native-led experiences across the state, including this one—a guided hike through Agua Caliente's Palm Canyon.

History + Culture

New Visit Native California Program Encourages Travelers to Connect With State’s Indigenous Cultures

The new Native-led initiative seeks to showcase the rich cultures of the state’s 109 federally recognized tribes.

September 16, 2022 05:15 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Yuen Bettei Daita is located in Tokyo's Shimokitazawa neighborhood. This guest rooms have traditional shoji screens that frame trees outside.

Hotels

7 Tokyo Hotels That Are Chic, Central, and Under $300

Several new design-forward hotels offer a less-expensive, more-immersive way to visit Japan’s capital city.

May 27, 2025 11:00 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

A red train curves among the Alps on n a sunny winter day

Trains

8 Exciting New Sleeper Train Routes Launching Across Europe

Paris to the Alps, Rome to Munich, Amsterdam to Milan—combining overnight accommodation and transport in one, night trains are the smart, scenic, and fun way to travel throughout Europe.

December 8, 2025 06:16 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Food + Drink

What It Means to Eat Ethically on Trips

At home, it can be easy to eat responsibly—but travel can often be ground zero for ignoring our environmental impact.

July 22, 2022 10:02 AM

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Kayla Stewart

Rabat, Morocco. Hassan Tower is the minaret Almohad Caliphate mosque medieval ruins.

Hotels

A Less-Visited Moroccan City Is Getting the Attention of Travelers. Here’s Why.

The Moroccan capital of Rabat is filled with a new energy that’s getting the attention of travelers.

November 18, 2024 09:15 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Air Travel News

United Just Announced Its Biggest International Expansion Ever. Here Are the New Routes

The carrier will add eight new international routes to destinations including Senegal, Greenland, and Mongolia.

October 10, 2024 02:28 PM

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Bailey Berg

September / October 2021

On the Road, Again

A longtime solo traveler takes her first postpandemic trip—and wonders if there’s truly such a thing as traveling alone anymore.

August 18, 2021 10:29 AM

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Emma John

Korres Foaming Cream Cleanser bottle on a Greek beach scene

Health + Wellness

This Greek Beauty Brand Transports Me to the Islands

Greece is home to more than 6,000 species of plants, 1,500 of which are endemic. Korres celebrates them at every step of the way.

April 19, 2024 10:03 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

View from the water of Varanasi, a spiritual center in India, with boats lining the waterfront and colorful buildings along the stepped shores

River Cruises

Bengal Tigers, Bustling Markets, and Ancient Temples: A New Wave of Cruises Is Plying India’s Storied Rivers

New river cruises in India along the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Hooghly rivers focus on wildlife encounters, centuries-old history, and life along the banks.

September 9, 2025 06:31 PM

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Bailey Berg

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