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Yosemite Valley Is Closed Indefinitely Due to Wildfire

Here’s what travelers need to know about the Ferguson Fire that has already burned 94,992 acres near Yosemite National Park.

August 9, 2018 09:51 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Culinary Institute of America Ensures That the Cuisine Rivals the Wine in the Napa Valley

As the only agricultural preserve in the United States, Napa Valley is home to some of the best wineries, restaurants, and culinary innovations in the country.

Sponsored by Visit Napa Valley

Food + Drink

The One Summer Treat You Need to Try in All 50 States

Across the country, we wait eagerly for summer’s seasonal fruits, fried treats, and nostalgic snacks. These 50 are always worth the wait.

June 22, 2018 06:08 PM

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Shilo Urban

Road Trips

How an Unplanned Road Trip Helped a California Family Reclaim the Van

Five days. Two kids. One Eurovan. Here’s what happened when writer Chris Colin and his family set out on a Northern California adventure that redefined the concept of #vanlife.

April 1, 2019 04:20 PM

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Chris Colin

Travel Tales

Lessons on Travel—and Friendship—From the Women of Pan Am

Author Julia Cooke spent four years interviewing the fearless Pan Am stewardesses of the ’60s and ’70s—here’s what she learned along the way.

August 3, 2021 02:36 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Natural Wonders

A Rare Super Blood Wolf Moon Will Be Visible Over America This Weekend

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red on Sunday night. Here’s what you need to know about this astronomical event.

January 17, 2019 06:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tokyo, Japan - November 23, 2015: Two chefs preparing lunch for customers in a restaurant at Tsukiji market in Tokyo.

Food + Drink

A Guide to Japanese Food: 13 Essential Dishes to Try in Japan

Japan’s world-renowned cuisine is a reflection of its storied history. Don’t leave the country without trying these foods.

June 12, 2025 01:55 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Safari

Safari Stylesetter: Nicky Fitzgerald

February 18, 2016 04:28 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Family Travel

These Hotels Will School Your Kids in 2020

Want to work from paradise (WFP) while your kids take a schoolcation? The new academic year is shaping up to be a buzzword-heavy global learning experience far from the schoolyard.

September 23, 2020 02:13 PM

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Tim Chester

Art + Culture

How Locals Explore Southwest Florida’s Rich Culture and Past

What historic and artistic experiences does The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel have to offer? We asked the people who live there.

Sponsored by The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel

Where to Go in Fall

Charming College Towns With Off-Campus Appeal

There’s only one thing more fun than a college town and that’s a college town without any homework in sight.

September 15, 2020 08:01 PM

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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

Food + Drink

A Barbecue-and-Brewery Tour of Kansas City

Pair burnt ends with craft beers for a delicious way to experience KC.

May 25, 2021 12:47 PM

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Pete Dulin

Virginia

Overview

September 2, 2023 10:46 PM

Air Travel News

6 Tips for Picking the Best Airport for Your Next Trip

Just because a certain hub is the cheapest option definitely doesn’t mean it’s the best.

October 21, 2019 04:22 PM

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Robin Saks Frankel

History + Culture

Palaces, Castles, and Cottages: “Downton Abbey” Filming Locations You Can Visit in England

It’s possible to explore the country like your favorite characters from the award-winning period drama series, among them fictional aristocrats Lady Mary and Lord Sinderby.

September 18, 2019 09:01 AM

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Lottie Gross

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