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Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: Escape to Santa Barbara, the American Riviera

Santa Barbara is a must-stop city on the Californian coastline between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

November 19, 2020 04:26 PM

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Tim Chester

Weekend Getaways

The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring

Here, we’ve suggested seven super-sweet small U.S. towns with tulip festivals, pottery trails, and more.

March 11, 2020 05:42 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Air Travel News

JetBlue Adds New Carry-On and Change Fees

The move applies to Blue Basic fares—aka the cheap seats.

February 18, 2021 12:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cape Town, South Africa, City, Buildings, Table Mountain

Where to Go in Fall

10 Best Places to Travel in November

November is for late harvest festivals and early holiday markets.

September 29, 2025 01:46 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Air Travel News

Which U.S. Airlines Are Still Blocking Middle Seats?

Delta is the last airline still offering empty middle seats—but not for much longer.

March 31, 2021 07:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

Family Travel

Reinventing the Classic Hawai‘i Family Vacation for a New Generation

As Hawai‘i drops all of its pandemic-era travel restrictions, this is a chance for families to return to the islands with a stronger appreciation of nature and of Native Hawaiian culture.

March 30, 2022 02:39 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

9 Unique Ways to Visit Alaska This Summer

Many cruises may be on hold, but from train journeys to cycling trips, beautiful lodges to intimate expedition vessels, there are still ample ways to explore the Last Frontier this year.

April 30, 2021 03:36 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

traveler packing and getting ready for a trip

Air Travel News

Why Booking Directly With Airlines Can Be More Expensive

Airlines recently have ramped up efforts to drive revenue from add-on fees.

February 23, 2023 12:30 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Museums + Galleries

Spend the Night in a Room Inspired by a Signature Edward Hopper Painting

An upcoming exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will allow museumgoers to spend the night in a re-creation of the American artist’s 1957 painting “Western Motel.”

August 14, 2019 04:44 PM

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Sarah Buder

Two trains looking north at Orlando International Airport

In September 2023, Brightline launched service to Orlando, marking its 6th Florida destination.

May 18, 2023 02:45 PM

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Paul Rubio

Two men on a street in Europe communicating with arm gestures

Travel Tips + Etiquette

4 Ways to Overcome Language Barriers When Traveling

An ASL interpreter shares some travel-friendly tips and techniques that she’s learned from the Deaf community, the real masters of cross-cultural communication.

July 2, 2024 06:10 PM

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Anna Mindess

Hotels

The Most Exciting Hotel Openings in New York’s Catskills and Hudson Valley in 2021

Plus a bonus hotel in New York’s Capital Region worth adding an extra hour to your drive.

July 27, 2021 05:02 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

History + Culture

“We Are All Lebanese Now”

A love letter to Beirut at a time when much of home—be it native or adopted—has been reduced to rubble again.

August 13, 2020 01:29 PM

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Sabine Hrechdakian

Outdoor Adventure

Driving the “Secret Yosemite” Byway

Less than a year after the devastating Creek Fire, one writer returns to the Sierra Nevada foothills.

June 29, 2021 10:48 AM

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Alex Schechter

Cities We Love

Two Perfect Days in Buffalo

Discover a bounty of surprises in this resurging city in Western New York.

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