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Great News: Getting to Iceland (and Europe) Is Now Cheaper than Ever

We caught up with the CEO of WOW Air to talk about how they make their fares so affordable and what makes Iceland so interesting to Americans.

January 26, 2016 04:03 PM

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Matt Villano

Packing Tips + Gear

8 Easy Ways to Lessen Your Impact as a Traveler

The founder of Going Zero Waste shares her tips for creating a zero-waste travel kit, understanding and buying carbon offsets, and giving back to your favorite destination.

April 19, 2019 02:00 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Answers to Every Question You Might Have About Traveling to Cuba

What you need to know to book and plan your trip to Cuba.

July 29, 2016 07:26 PM

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Staff

Food + Drink

The True Tale of Mexico City’s Most Delectable Street Food Snack

Tacos al pastor are a serious source of pride in Mexico’s capital. Here’s what you need to know to track down the tastiest tacos on your next trip—plus how to create them at home.

December 5, 2017 07:00 PM

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Francine Prose

Hotels

Hotels Are Reopening in the U.S. Here’s What You Need to Know.

If you’re ready to embrace a domestic getaway but aren’t sure what your options are for hotel and resort stays, we’re here to help.

June 15, 2020 05:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Travel Next

Colima: The Overlooked Mexican Region We Almost Don’t Want to Tell You About

In compact Colima you can drive from cities to volcanoes to surf breaks in under an hour. But this quiet region won’t stay secret for much longer.

December 17, 2018 08:23 PM

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Will McGough

Hotels

Big Sur’s Iconic Post Ranch Inn Reopens with Deluxe Fly-In Package

As repairs continue to close Highway 1, hotel guests can now arrive by helicopter.

April 28, 2017 03:13 PM

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Matt Villano

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

12 Lovely Small Towns in European Wine Country

Vacation among the vines at these small-in-size but big-on-wine destinations in France, Italy, Portugal, and beyond.

September 24, 2019 01:33 PM

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Sarah Bray

History + Culture

Egypt Rising

The message from the cradle of ancient civilization is: Go now, before the masses return.

December 5, 2018 07:37 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Founder’s Note

Where to Find the Soul of Dubai

Dubai is growing up fast.

December 18, 2015 06:47 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Health + Wellness

Exploring the Mysteries of Love at Mexico’s Most Romantic Resort

Can a hotel really rekindle romance? Writer Chris Colin and his wife, Amy, brave a gauntlet of moonlit dinners, rose petals, and beach photo shoots to find out.

September 12, 2019 09:51 PM

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Chris Colin

Tanzania

Overview

April 5, 2021 08:35 PM

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Kerry John-Davis

Packing Tips + Gear

Should You Use a Friend-Finding App While Traveling?

When it comes to solo sojourns, a new generation of apps is attempting to connect travelers faster than ever.

February 10, 2016 07:56 PM

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Daniel Dumas

Winter Sports

The World’s Most Charming Ski Towns

These destinations are just as much about the slopes as they are the après-ski.

November 6, 2019 10:26 AM

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Staff

Family Travel

Why Raising Your Kids Abroad Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Them

Parag Khanna, author of “Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization,” shares how to raise multicultural, multilingual, all-American kids.

February 13, 2017 12:14 PM

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Parag Khanna

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