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A few of the facade and pool of Auberge de Soleil in Napa Valley.

Health + Wellness

California Wellness Retreats Worth the Trip

Whether by the beach, in the desert, or among the redwoods, these wellness stays redefine self-care

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Air Travel News

New Low-Cost Airline “Play” Offers U.S.–Europe Flights From $109

The no-frills Icelandic carrier is entering the U.S. market with bargain basement airfares to 22 European destinations.

December 16, 2021 12:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

5 National Parks That Prove Why a Uganda Safari Is Special

A visit to Uganda’s wild spaces may include encounters with hulking gorillas, cruises along the Nile River, and treks through snow-capped mountains.

January 12, 2024 03:54 PM

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James Sturz

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Rewards Credit Cards for International Travel

Look for a credit card that waives foreign transaction fees and covers the cost of Global Entry.

December 15, 2020 03:05 PM

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Eric Rosen

Packing Tips + Gear

Merrell Wants to Make the Outdoors More Inclusive

A percentage of the proceeds from the new Merrell x Latasha Dunston “Outdoors for All” Collection will go to a nonprofit that encourages Black women, men, and children to explore nature.

June 17, 2021 12:53 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Large flat rocks at shore of Sarakiniko beach on island of Milos

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Get off the Tourist Trail in Greece

Neighborhood-hop in Athens in the off-season, swap party isle Mykonos for stately Syros, and chow down at old-school fish tavernas in Zakynthos.

May 30, 2024 02:52 PM

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Helen Iatrou

COVID + Travel

China’s Coronavirus Outbreak: What International Travelers Need to Know

The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a global emergency. Here’s what we know so far.

February 18, 2020 07:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

Greetings from Saudi Arabia

In search of cultural understanding, one wobbly step forward at a time.

April 11, 2023 07:37 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Books

8 Great New Books for Fall That Might Inspire Your Next Travel Adventure

The ins and outs of Bulgarian shepherding, where Blackness meets shark biology, the charms of a Japanese bookshop: Welcome to your autumn reading journey.

September 4, 2024 07:01 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Air Travel News

United Aims to Make Wi-Fi Free, Too

The airline is the latest working to improve in-flight connectivity with the hopes of ultimately offering wireless internet free of charge.

July 23, 2019 03:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

Chicari Camp is surrounded by wilderness in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique.

Stay Here Next

I’ve Been on Dozens of Safaris. This Camp Taught Me Something New

Chicari Camp in Mozambique puts you at the heart of Gorongosa National Park, where lions, pangolins, and other keystone wildlife are returning after decades of war and poaching.

September 3, 2025 11:51 AM

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Melanie van Zyl

Hotels

These 5 Hotels Aim to Make Solo Travel Easier

Traveling alone? More hotels are helping solo travelers make connections, stay safe, and have big adventures.

August 28, 2024 03:01 PM

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Alexandra Cheney

In the Magazine

This Misunderstood Romanian Region Is Known as “Europe’s Yellowstone”

Nature and tradition thrive in one of Europe’s last wild regions—Transylvania.

December 1, 2022 09:01 AM

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Keith Drew

Videos

We Drove The Extraterrestrial Highway—Here’s What We Found [VIDEO]

UFOs? Aliens? Watch to find out.

December 28, 2023 07:12 PM

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Tiana Attride

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Cities We Love

The Perfect Weekend Getaway in Portland, Oregon

From eating at new and exciting restaurants to hiking in parks filled with ancient trees and traditions, here’s how to spend a weekend in Rose City right now.

May 11, 2023 05:29 PM

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Jessie Beck

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