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The Most—and Least—Ecofriendly Ways to Travel

What type of transportation should you take if you want to leave the smallest carbon footprint? The answer is not that simple.

October 28, 2019 07:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hiking + Cycling

This New 250-Mile Bike Path From Paris to Le Havre Is Packed With Delightful Detours

La Seine à Vélo follows the Seine River from Paris “to the sea,” making it a cycling route worth traveling for.

November 10, 2020 05:54 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Mayfair House Hotel and Garden rooftop area with orange umbrellas and palm trees

Hotels We Love

The 16 Best Luxury Hotels and Resorts in Miami

When it comes to luxury lodgings, Miami has a hotel for everyone—and these are the very best of them.

February 5, 2026 01:46 PM

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Matt Meltzer

Yellow buildings with a green hilltop in the background

Where to Travel Next

12 Small Towns in Italy That Look Like Storybook Villages

Consider these diminutive, historic towns for your next trip.

January 21, 2026 01:45 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Overhead view of map, camera, pencil, notebook, backpack and travel guide books

Experts in finance and travel weigh in on how to create a stress-free travel budget you can afford.

February 19, 2025 01:51 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

Air Travel News

Mexico Opens New Airport Amid Criticisms and Controversy

The new airport will run in tandem with Mexico City’s existing airport and it is projected to cost $4 billion.

March 21, 2022 05:24 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Packing Tips + Gear

RIP Hipmunk, the Travel Booking Site That Took the “Agony” out of Search

If you relied on the site for travel comparison shopping and booking, you’ll have to find an alternative.

January 17, 2020 07:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

Canada to Open to Fully Vaccinated Americans on August 9

The Canadian government will waive the 14-day quarantine requirement for eligible travelers.

July 19, 2021 03:38 PM

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Rob Gillies

Shrimp and Crawdad boil - food piled on paper taped to table and people in line picking out what they want - paper plates

History + Culture

Where Does “Southern Hospitality” Come From—and What Does It Mean Today?

The term has a complex history and has evolved over the years.

October 31, 2023 03:48 PM

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Victoria M. Walker

Museums + Galleries

The First Museum Devoted to African American Music Just Opened in Nashville

It marks the world’s only institution dedicated solely to preserving and celebrating the central role African Americans have played in shaping American music.

February 1, 2021 12:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

Green booths and tables at Rise Mundelein Lounge

Bars + Nightlife

Indulge in (Legal) Weed at These 8 U.S. Cannabis Cafés

The recreational cannabis industry is budding across the country—but the issue of where to enjoy marijuana publicly is still a work in progress.

May 22, 2024 03:52 PM

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Dominique Michelle Astorino

The outdoor pool area of Onsen Papawaqa. Green mountains loom in the background.

Hotels

Taiwanese Hot Spring Hotels for Every Kind of Traveler

Taiwan has hundreds of natural hot springs with mineral-rich waters; here’s where to go for a restorative soak.

February 3, 2025 12:41 PM

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Clarissa Wei

Air Travel News

9 Ways to Get Over Postflight Aches Fast

Tried-and-true tips from achy travelers.

April 28, 2023 09:33 PM

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Rana Good

Required Eating: 10 Meals Not to Miss in Kansas City

Food + Drink

11 Foods Not to Miss in Kansas City

Barbecue is only the beginning in a city that also offers massive cinnamon rolls and authentic Mexican and Vietnamese cuisine.

January 27, 2025 02:47 PM

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Caitlin Morton

Stay Here Next

Inside A South Africa Safari Lodge Run Entirely on Solar (Even the Electric Land Cruisers)

One of South Africa’s most exclusive retreats offers electric-powered game drives and private villas perfect for groups.

April 27, 2023 01:47 PM

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Bailey Berg

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