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Majority of Americans Say They “Desperately” Need a Vacation

To mark National Plan for Vacation Day, give yourself permission to dream in 2021.

January 25, 2021 11:22 AM

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Roger Dow

10 “Stranger Things” Filming Locations You Can Visit

History + Culture

12 Stranger Things Filming Locations You Can Visit

Here’s where you can see the places and local businesses that have appeared in “Stranger Things.” No trip to the Upside Down needed.

April 10, 2023 02:25 PM

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Ciera Velarde

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Shenzhen Now

With a flood of fancy new hotels, gourmet restaurants, and stylish cocktail bars, this rapidly growing city is a must-visit in mainland China.

October 28, 2019 11:48 AM

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Jake Emen

Art + Architecture

Monet’s Colorful Gardens in Giverny, France, Reopen to Visitors

After a closure of more than six months, the gardens that inspired Monet’s world-famous paintings of water lilies are now once again welcoming visitors.

May 18, 2021 01:00 PM

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John Leicester

Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to the New Hotels, Restaurants, and Cultural Events in San Francisco

Get a peek at what’s new in San Francisco, from increasingly diverse restaurants to a slew of free entertainment.

May 24, 2024 07:50 AM

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Chelsea Davis

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Bucket List Reimagined: Mindful Return to the Greek Islands

Starting May 1, Greece will stop requiring travelers to show proof of vaccination, a negative test, or proof of recovery to enter—it may be the perfect time to visit. Here’s where to go.

April 27, 2022 12:44 PM

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Giovanna Dell’Orto

Capella Ubud's main pool, seen from above.

Hotels

The 13 Coolest Hotel Pools in the World

These hotel pools around the globe are worth building a trip around.

June 13, 2024 08:00 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Food + Drink

Sipping Scotch With Master Distiller Julieann Fernandez

Mom, master blender, and forensics fanatic, Julieann Fernandez has helped reshape the Scotch whisky-maker mold.

October 29, 2021 04:15 PM

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Jenny Adams

Houston's Fourth Ward is also known as Freedmen's Town, a district built by formerly enslaved Black Texans.

Art + Culture

This Houston Hidden Gem Is Home to Several UNESCO Sites

Houston’s Freedmen’s Town, located in the city’s Fourth Ward, answers the question of what happened to Black Texans after Juneteenth and is home to seven UNESCO sites.

September 9, 2022 03:03 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Illustration of woman holding three giant credit cards on pastel background

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Maximize Travel Benefits With Multiple Credit Cards

Juggling multiple credit cards can majorly boost your points and miles balance. But before you sign up, consider these tips for minimizing your financial housekeeping.

April 25, 2024 02:40 PM

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Paul Rubio

Food writer Eric Kim is on a quest to demonstrate that there are many ways to be Korean American—through food.

Food + Drink

Food Writer Eric Kim Is Redefining What It Means to Be Korean American

The “New York Times” columnist is on a mission to create his own interpretation of Korean American cuisine—and to make it delicious while he’s at it.

September 9, 2022 11:37 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Camping

You Can Go Glamping Next Door to a Chocolate Factory in Slovenia

The “Chocolate Village by the River” gives chocoholics prime access to the Teta Frida chocolate factory.

January 30, 2020 04:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

September / October 2021

In the Faroe Islands, a Photographer Meets Locals Embracing Their Roots

On a quest to explore the remote archipelago, photographer Celeste Noche captured how the Faroese are adapting ancient traditions to a modern world.

August 23, 2021 01:50 PM

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Sara Button

An Alaska Airlines business class seat with plaid bedding, a white pillow and a small amenity kit

Air Travel News

For the First Time, This U.S. Airline Will Offer Business Class on International Flights

Now travelers can fly to Europe and Asia in added comfort.

April 2, 2026 07:53 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

This Airline Is Launching Digital Bag Tags to Speed Up Check-In

Alaska Airlines plans to launch the program in late 2022.

July 22, 2022 11:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

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