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Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Visit in December

From powdery snow to colorful Christmas markets, December is a sparkling month.

October 20, 2025 04:55 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Hotels

The Place Firenze Will Show You a New Side of Florence

With Florence hotelier Claudio Meli in charge, The Place hotel is leading the way by connecting visitors to distinctive local experiences.

August 13, 2021 01:15 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Packing Tips + Gear

These Are My Ride-or-Die Travel Bags

After several years of testing, tugging, and tossing my luggage into overhead bins around the world, these are the bags I now can’t live without.

December 9, 2020 05:38 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Air Travel News

How Airlines Get New Routes

There are numerous factors that determine how and when a new nonstop flight gets launched. Here’s a peek into the complex process.

April 16, 2019 12:02 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Hotels

Hotels Spread Messages of Hope by Keeping the Lights on

While hotels close temporarily and occupancy rates plummet due to the coronavirus pandemic, properties look to inspire with messages of light.

March 31, 2020 04:01 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

Meet the Artist Keeping the Naga Tattoo Heritage of Northeast India Alive

After years of meticulously researching the disappearing tattooing traditions of the Naga communities of India, Mo Naga is bringing the art back—in the flesh.

December 20, 2021 12:26 PM

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Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

Hotels

How Can Hotels Stay Ecofriendly in a Highly Sanitized World?

Can hotels keep travelers—and the earth—safe at the same time during a pandemic?

September 21, 2020 10:04 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

On Air: Michael Holtz on the Best Business Class, Flight Shaming, and “Secret” Air Routes

AFAR Advisor

An Interview With Michael Holtz on the Best Business Class, Flight Shaming, and “Secret” Air Routes

SmartFlyer has built a successful business on air ticketing and more.

July 31, 2019 05:28 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Airlines are warning travelers of delays and cancellations due to winter storms.

As much of the country braces for severe storm systems and an arctic freeze, experts weigh in on how to handle flight (re)bookings, delays, and cancellations.

December 21, 2022 04:14 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

8 New Getaways in Mexico for the Ecominded Traveler

Looking for a coastal retreat or a jungle hideaway, but with a sustainable bent? Try one of these new, ecoconscious resorts and villas in Mexico.

July 30, 2021 11:11 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Outdoor Adventure

eSnowmobiling Under the Northern Lights Is the Adventure You Didn’t Know You Needed

An eco-friendly twist makes Off the Map Travel’s new aurora-viewing experience even better—but not for the reasons you think.

November 15, 2019 08:41 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Destination Spotlight

Here’s Why You Should Definitely Head to San Miguel de Allende

The newly opened Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende is ready to pick host for weddings, family vacations, and more.

Sponsored by Live Aqua

Hotels

The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok: 143 Years of Tsars and Rock Stars

The historic hotel on Bangkok’s riverbank is one of the oldest properties of the brand . . . and now, after an extensive $90 million renovation, one of its newest.

November 21, 2019 07:00 PM

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Jenny Adams

An image of the seas of Antarctica with snow-capped mountains in the background and ice floes in the foreground.

Expedition Cruises

11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Antarctica

From the best seasickness meds to how to interpret your packing list—here’s what you need to know before taking an expedition cruise to the White Continent.

January 8, 2025 08:38 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

Airbnb Wants You to Live Like a Royal in Jaipur’s City Palace

For the first time ever, the royal family of Jaipur will open up a suite for overnight stays in its famed pink palace to raise money for charity.

November 11, 2019 03:35 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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