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COVID + Travel

The World’s Happiest Country Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers

Finland is now welcoming fully vaccinated Americans with no testing or quarantine requirement.

July 29, 2021 06:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

The pool at the Lana,Dorchester Collection, in Dubai features skyline fews and white daybeds shaded by umbrellas.

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This New Luxury Hotel Is Proof That Dubai Can Be Understated

Amid the flashy hospitality of Dubai, the Lana, a Dorchester Collection hotel, adds a dose of understated luxury to the hospitality scene.

March 19, 2024 11:50 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Check Your Passport Status—and What to Do if It’s Taking Too Long

U.S. passports are normally processed in four to six weeks, but if the waiting seems endless, here’s how you can check your passport application or renewal status.

September 23, 2025 01:30 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Packing Tips + Gear

Yeti Just Launched a New Line of Ultra-Durable Travel Bags

You’ve let Yeti keep your coffee hot and your picnic supplies cold. Now the outdoor brand wants to carry your clothes (at room temperature, of course).

February 18, 2021 03:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

the façade of Mount Rushmore, with a purple sky illuminated by an array of orange fireworks behind the presidents' faces

America 250

Mount Rushmore Festivities and a 1,900-mile Pony Ride: America 250 Celebrations in the Midwest

In the nation’s heartland, the Semiquincentennial inspires reflection, reinvention, and community spirit.

June 18, 2026 03:20 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Books

Documenting New York: Inside a Photographer’s Pandemic Diary

Photographs, lists, and entries that reveal New York City through the eyes of writer and street photographer Bill Hayes.

October 9, 2020 02:26 PM

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Aislyn Greene

El Capricho is a building, located in in Comillas in Cantabria region of Spain

Art + Architecture

See Gaudí Architecture Without the Crowds in These Spanish Cities Beyond Barcelona

On the 100th anniversary of his death, there’s never been a better time to seek out Antoni Gaudí’s lesser-known works across northern Spain.

May 29, 2026 01:18 PM

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Robin Catalano

Shakti Himalaya's Prana Lodge with glass walls, lit from inside

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This New, 7-Suite Himalayan Mountain Lodge Pairs Trekking With High-End Hospitality

Shakti Himalaya’s guided walking trips in India’s Kumaon Himalayas culminate at the new Prana Lodge, where days on the trail give way to fireside evenings and mountain views.

May 19, 2026 05:34 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

The nose of a Lufthansa aircraft parked at an empty airport gate as seen through the windows of the terminal

Air Travel News

How a Jet Fuel Crisis and Digital Border Entry Woes Could Disrupt Your Upcoming Europe Trip

As summer approaches, travelers heading to Europe could face some challenges.

April 30, 2026 05:49 PM

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Barbara Peterson

History + Culture

This Ancient French City Has More Intact Roman Ruins Than Anywhere Outside Italy

Nîmes is a sultry city of lived-in historical monuments and avant-garde architecture. Here’s a quick guide to exploring the “French Rome.”

April 15, 2026 09:28 AM

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Alexander Lobrano

Epic Trips

Why Georgia’s Coastal Magnificence Is the Epic Trip You Need Right Now

From farm-to-table cuisine to private islands and architectural gems, explore four seaside spots that take southern hospitality to new heights in the Peach State.

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