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Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa tower above the clouds on the island of Hawai'i.

Art + Culture

A Black History Tour of Hawai‘i

Follow in the footsteps of Black thinkers, traders, and leaders who contributed to the rich history of Hawai‘i.

February 3, 2025 10:44 AM

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Malik Peay

TSA Extends Transportation Mask Mandate Into 2022

The federally backed mask requirement, which was set to expire on September 13, has been extended through January 18.

August 18, 2021 12:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

A Guide to Costa Rican Food: 10 Essential Dishes to Eat in Costa Rica

Discover fresh seafood and fruit-packed batido smoothies among the country’s culinary delights.

September 14, 2023 07:55 AM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

Air Travel News

Teenage Pilot Sets Record as the Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World

Zara Rutherford’s flight saw her steer clear of wildfires in California, deal with biting cold over Russia, and narrowly avoid North Korean airspace.

January 20, 2022 01:01 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Tips + News

U.S. Visas Now Require Social Media Details From Applicants

A new rule from the U.S. State Department demands that visa applicants submit their social media account information as part of an updated vetting process.

June 3, 2019 01:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Spring 2022

The Joy of Trees

Go ahead, hug a tree. And celebrate them, hike among them, and plant lots, lots more of them.

July 30, 2022 09:02 PM

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Aislyn Greene

A traditional Turkish breakfast with tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, butter, eggs, honey, bread, bagels, olives and cups of tea.

Food + Drink

Noodle Soup, Grilled Fish, Dim Sum: This Is What Breakfast Looks Like in 26 Countries

Coffee and tea are drunk nearly everywhere, but what people around the world eat to start the day varies widely.

February 3, 2026 12:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

This guest room at the Fifth Avenue Hotel features dark blue headboards and teal walls.

Hotels

This New Luxury Hotel in Manhattan Is an Ode to Gilded Age New York

The new Fifth Avenue Hotel occupies a landmark Italian Renaissance–style bank and a new glass tower in New York City’s NoMad neighborhood.

October 16, 2023 12:21 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Sunset by the firepit at the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe.

Hotels

These Are 6 Great Hotels for Watching October’s Solar Eclipse—and You Can Still Book Them

These are the hotels to book for autumn’s main astronomical event.

August 16, 2023 04:33 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

People enjoying the nice summer weather in Meldrum Bay, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada

History + Culture

You Can Camp on Remote Lakes, Soar Over a National Park, and Spot Polar Bears on These Epic Canadian Tours

Explore the nature and culture of the Great White North with these Indigenous-owned companies and organizations.

May 15, 2025 12:54 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Towns in Ireland

You can find these hamlets among some of the country’s most peaceful landscapes.

August 8, 2024 02:26 PM

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Vic O’Sullivan

American Airlines AAdvantage miles from expiring, you’ll need account activity at least once every 24 months.

Air Travel News

American Airlines to Phase Out First-Class Seats on International Flights

Due to a lack of sales, the airline will replace first-class seats with more business-class options.

October 21, 2022 04:17 PM

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Bailey Berg

River Cruises

This Remote South American Region Is a Dream Wilderness Destination That Can Now Be Explored by River

It’s an unlikely route for a luxury river cruise—and that’s what makes it so wondrous.

May 26, 2026 07:15 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Hiking + Cycling

The Great Way to See Canada’s Scenic Beauty That Many Travelers Miss

The best way to explore the country’s wilderness in winter? Fat biking.

March 20, 2025 03:09 PM

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Steve Lyons

Art + Culture

The Remote Arctic City That’s Suddenly in the Spotlight, Thanks to Netflix

A visit to Iqaluit, Canada’s northernmost city, reveals a lot about life in the Arctic.

April 25, 2025 10:54 AM

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Kate Nelson

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