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Which Airlines’ Business Class Is Worth the Upgrade? Our Editors Tested Them Out

The benefits of a business-class seat vary from airline to airline. We’ve flown a bunch of them, and these are our top picks—and they may not all be what you expect.

June 27, 2023 09:13 AM

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Billie Cohen

Over-the-top water features will abound on the new <i>Icon of the Seas</i>, including the largest waterpark at sea and no fewer than seven pools.

Cruise News

Is Cruising Officially Back? A New, 7,600-Passenger Ship Says It Is

When “Icon of the Seas”—which will be the world’s largest cruise ship when it launches in 2024—opened for reservations, Royal Caribbean had its single largest booking day in its 53-year history.

October 28, 2022 06:12 PM

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Fran Golden

Food + Drink

8 Iconic Foods in Vietnam and Where to Try Them

While most people know about pho, there are plenty of other delicious eats in Vietnam.

February 28, 2024 04:08 PM

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Nick Hilden

Longreads

In Hiroshima, Japan, a Teenager Finds an Unexpected Home

A trip to Japan’s most misunderstood city teaches a young traveler what it means to belong.

July 31, 2020 02:15 PM

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Daisy Okazaki

Food + Drink

From Tacos to Tlyaudas: 14 Essential Mexican Foods to Try on Your Next Trip

From tlayudas to tacos, here are 14 essential Mexican foods to try on your next trip to Mexico.

August 4, 2024 12:40 PM

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Sophie Friedman

May / June 2021

In Le Perche, France, a Cider That Rivals Champagne

In an ancient apple-growing region 90 minutes from Paris, a group of French cider makers are playing by their own rules.

November 6, 2020 12:29 PM

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Sabine Hrechdakian

Actor and TV host Alan Cumming has a new entertainment venture, this time focused on bringing you relaxation while flying.

“Traitors U.S.” host Alan Cumming dishes on airport lounges, the essential preflight cocktail, and his new partnership with Virgin Atlantic.

March 27, 2025 03:43 PM

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Cat Sposato

Beaches

You Could Win a Trip to Hawaii—if You Buy a New York MetroCard

Your next Hawaiian vacation could be free with the purchase of a subway ticket this week.

April 23, 2019 01:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Natural Wonders

Crawfish, Cranberries, and Cannabis: U.S. Farm Tours You Should Take

If your definition of a farm tour involves corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and hayrides full of screaming children, it’s time for a rewrite.

July 22, 2019 07:59 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Boats sailing into and out of the Sydney Harbor with the Sydney Opera House in the background and high-rises along the shore

Air Travel News

Travel Tuesday Is Here—These Are the Best Deals on Flights, Hotels, Cruises, Tours, Luggage, and More

When it comes to travel promotions, the savings don’t end on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Enter: Travel Tuesday.

December 2, 2025 03:54 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Solo Travel

As a Solo Female Traveler, Here’s What to Know and Where to Go

These are the best destinations for women traveling solo, plus tips for how to go.

March 3, 2025 09:47 AM

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Sarah Buder

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Travel for Good

These BIPOC-Owned Businesses Are Thriving in Napa Valley

Several entrepreneurs have helped change the face and the landscape of the region.

March 14, 2023 07:10 PM

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J’nai Gaither

Epic Trips

This New Resort Will Be Your Next Mexico Getaway

Here’s how Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Los Cabos, will surprise and inspire you.

Sponsored by Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

You can seek warmer temps in Southern Hemisphere destinations like Brazil.

Holiday Travel

Why Thanksgiving Is the Best Time to Travel

Hitting the road in lieu of heading to the dinner table can result in some unforgettable Thanksgiving memories.

October 25, 2022 07:54 PM

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Michelle Baran

A collection of colorful hanging lanterns at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul

Longreads

Souvenirs Are a Sham. So Why Do We Keep Buying Them?

Why do we feel the need to collect mementos—including the good, the bad, and the ugly—out on the road?

August 21, 2024 09:12 AM

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Michelle Baran

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