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Seeing California Through the Eyes of Its Most Important Librarian

The California State Librarian talks about the most surprising things you can check out of a library, cool road trips around the state, plus the best local libraries to visit in California.

June 10, 2021 06:04 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

modern adobe-style homes dotted among the green trees and mountains by Santa Fe

Cities We Love

Art, Adventure, Spas, and Chiles: The Best Things to Do in Santa Fe

Santa Fe has all the art, food, history, and nature you could want. Here are the coolest ways to spend your time in the Southwestern city.

April 17, 2024 08:36 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Restaurants + Cafés

The Amazing Food and Drink Scene in this State May Surprise You

Arizona is the place to be for those passionate about farm-to-table cuisine, craft beer, and locally made wine.

Sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport featuring a row of red velvet chairs lining a counter with some two-top dining tables, photos on the walls and plants accenting the art-deco style space

Loyalty + Rewards

Chase Just Announced 5 New Upscale Lounges Opening at These U.S. Airports

Select cardholders are gaining access to some exciting new spaces at major hubs across the country.

November 25, 2024 01:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

Ace Hotels Offers Rooms for $150 per Night This Summer

The oh-so-cool hotel brand is having a summer sale from now through May 31, for stays June 1 through September 10.

May 16, 2023 12:57 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Planes? Trains? Where Masks Are and Aren’t Required Now

A breakdown of where you will and won’t need to mask up after the federal transportation mask mandate was abruptly lifted on April 18.

April 19, 2022 08:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

Thailand Wants to Pay You to Travel the Country Like a Local

The job entails traveling around the country, eating and experiencing local life, all while being filmed for a TV documentary.

November 2, 2018 06:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

the back of a person in a burgundy hoody with a flower on it looking out across the ocean with a faint rainbow in the distance

Travel for Good

Maui Residents to Visitors: Come, but With Care and Respect

Following catastrophic wildfires that leveled the western Maui town of Lāhainā, the island’s residents grapple with the slow return of tourism.

October 27, 2023 08:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

Trees with amber and green colored leaves line the water's edge. In the distance, a waterfall breaks in the middle of mountains.

National Parks

Everyone Visits Yosemite in the Summer, But Here’s a Smarter Time to Go

Perfect weather, stunning scenery, and more room to roam—here’s why spring and fall are the best times to visit.

Sponsored by Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau

Praia da Adraga is on the edge of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park in Portugal.

International Beaches

For Unrivaled Diving, Coastal Walks, and Crystalline Waters, These Are the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches

There’s a beach for every type of traveler, whether you’re drawn to the blustery Scottish coast or Brazil’s most iconic stretch of sand.

April 7, 2026 05:04 AM

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Lottie Gross

Quilts hanging in front of a pasture in Gee's Bend

Art + Culture

In Gee’s Bend, Alabama, Women Are Quilting for Change

A new generation of Gee’s Bend quilters are stitching to uplift their community.

October 23, 2023 12:36 PM

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Zoey Goto

International Beaches

10 Must-Visit Beaches in Aruba

Whether you want a secluded stretch of sand perfect for sunbathing or a lively spot with water sports galore, there’s an Aruban beach for every type of traveler.

May 4, 2022 07:30 PM

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Susan Campbell

Hotels

This “Queen’s Gambit”–Inspired Hotel Room Is a Midcentury Dream

The “Harmon Room” at Kentucky’s 21c Museum Hotel Lexington lets you immerse yourself in the world of Netflix’s champion chess player.

January 8, 2021 04:35 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

Hot Dog! L.A.’s Iconic Tail O’ the Pup Just Reopened

This old dog has learned a few new tricks—and can still serve a mean Los Angeles–style frank.

July 20, 2022 06:59 PM

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Mae Hamilton

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