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Cities We Love

The Best Midsize Cities in the United States in 2020

Honolulu, Charleston, and El Paso are among the winners in a new report from Resonance Consultancy.

June 23, 2020 08:00 AM

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Tim Chester

Sala VIP Internacional at Quito International Airport in Ecuador

Loyalty + Rewards

Airport Lounge Access for Basically Free? This Is How.

Priority Pass is the world’s largest independent airport lounge program—and it’s possible to get a membership for free. Here’s how (and why) to get it.

March 27, 2025 03:10 PM

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Paul Rubio

Tips + News

How to Support Small Businesses in Italy When You Can’t Travel There

Rome-based culinary guide and author Katie Parla shares four ways you can help your favorite Italian businesses right now.

April 16, 2020 02:59 PM

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Katie Parla

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Checked Luggage for #TeamNoCarryOn

These are the suitcases and extra-large duffels worth spending checked luggage fees on.

March 31, 2021 03:45 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Bars + Nightlife

How Vietnamese Breweries Are Using Local Ingredients to Create Stunning Craft Beer

Lager is still king in Vietnam, but a growing number of innovative brewers are experimenting with flavors to offer much more interesting brews.

July 12, 2018 02:28 PM

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Stephanie Cain

You Can Still Find Old Hollywood Glamour at These Los Angeles Spots

History + Culture

Relive the Golden Age of Hollywood at These Los Angeles Spots

Duck past the theme park advertisements and explore the old school charm of L.A. on your next trip to the City of Angels.

April 4, 2023 09:18 AM

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Vanita Salisbury

Weekend Getaways

A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island

Hop on a ferry and 20 minutes later, you’ve traded Seattle streets for the best of the Pacific Northwest island life.

September 28, 2023 08:53 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Weekend Getaway to Ottawa, Canada

Visit the landmarks and local marvels that make Ottawa a stand-out capital city.

May 5, 2022 10:38 PM

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Laura Byrne Paquet

Loyalty + Rewards

What to Know About the InterContinental Hotels Group Loyalty Program—and Which Hotels Are Right for You

With the recent acquisition of the spa-focused Six Senses brand, IHG is becoming even more of a luxury player. Here’s what you need to know about its rewards program.

February 25, 2019 12:04 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Food + Drink

Eating Local: Where to Try Abu Dhabi’s Best Dishes

From croissants and pickled eggplant at breakfast to late-night kunafa, here are our favorite spots to dine out in the capital city.

January 3, 2023 02:09 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Glacier National Park (left); Grandma Joy (center); Galapagos (right)

Longreads

94-Year-Old Grandma Joy Went Viral for Visiting Every U.S. National Park. Now, She’s Taking on Every Continent

Joy Ryan is already the oldest person to have visited all 63 U.S. national parks. She is currently on a mission with her grandson, Brad, to visit all seven continents.

March 5, 2025 12:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cities We Love

Ditch the Car for These Wonderfully Walkable L.A. Neighborhoods

In these up-and-coming areas, all the greatest hits are within walking distance.

April 5, 2018 01:15 PM

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Edmund Vallance

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

Art + Culture

What Life Really Looks Like in the Countries Subject to the U.S. Travel Ban

These photos and stories share a side of the seven nations that the ban doesn’t address—their humanity.

June 26, 2018 08:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

AFAR Advisor

Where to Find The Best Highlights of Germany

We talk to two travel insiders about the charm of Germany’s smaller cities, and the Christmas markets—and food—not to miss.

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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