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Aerial image at sunrise off the coast over Hanalei Bay and pier on Hawaiian island of Kauai with a man standing alone on the beach

I Was Born and Raised in Hawaiʻi—Here’s Where Locals Go to Escape the Crowds

You can get off the tourist trail in the islands. Travel in the spring or fall, avoid chain restaurants, or volunteer on your vacation.

February 10, 2026 12:56 PM

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Catherine Toth Fox

A family of three walks along a wooden beach path past a sign noting sea turtle nests

Water Sports

The Best Ways to See Charleston by Water

Paddleboard alongside dolphins, wander windswept barrier islands, and drift through quiet tidal estuaries.

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Port Ellen on the coast of the Isle of Islay in Western Scotland at sunrise with row houses lining the waterfront

Hotel News + Openings

A Famous Scottish Distillery Has Opened Its Own Boutique Hotel and Restaurant

The Isle of Islay welcomes Ardbeg House, which celebrates all things whisky.

September 8, 2025 03:21 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Trains

Choo-Choo Choose This Last-Minute Amtrak Sale for a Valentine’s Day Gift

Amtrak’s Buy One Get One Free Sale offers travel dates through August 31, 2022.

February 10, 2022 12:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Apple’s New TSA-Approved ID Has Launched—and Is Coming to an Airport Near You

Air Travel News

These Are the Airports Where You Can Currently Use Your iPhone to Get Through TSA Security

Fliers at airports in six states now can use the Apple Wallet ID on their iPhone to get through TSA security, and more states are to follow.

September 11, 2024 09:56 AM

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Caitlin Morton

A turquoise and azure swimming hole surrounded by trees

Family Travel

Mexico’s Caribbean Coast Is Ideal for Kids. Here’s Where to Go and What to Do.

This stretch of Mexican beach paradise achieves what many destinations can only wish for: a family vacation that makes everyone happy.

December 2, 2025 12:06 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Food + Drink

A Totally Biased List of the Best Foods to Eat in NYC—and Where to Eat Them

For the best food in NYC, look no further than these iconic, must-eat dishes and the best places to try them, according to local New Yorkers.

September 9, 2020 06:30 PM

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Staff

British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy is known for his larger than life pieces that demonstrate the beauty—and power—of nature.

Art + Culture

Rock Walls as Art? Why You Need to See These Andy Goldsworthy Pieces Around the U.S.

To appreciate Andy Goldsworthy’s art, you need to experience it in person.

September 2, 2022 11:40 AM

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Pat Tompkins

An outdoor statue of a horse on a tall pedestal surrounded by a structure of stone columns in Parque de El Retiro, Spain.

Food + Drink

Madrid’s Best Hidden Neighborhoods for Tapas

From tucked-away courtyards to historic taverns, these lesser-known spots reveal the heart of the city.

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