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A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island

Hop on a ferry and 20 minutes later, you’ve traded Seattle streets for the best of the Pacific Northwest island life.

September 28, 2023 08:53 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

The Best Kansas City Hotels for a Truly Local Stay

These eight hotels capture the essence of KC with historic details, impressive art collections, delicious food, and maybe even a ghost or two.

May 25, 2021 12:46 PM

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Tonya Russell

California’s Central Coast Just Opened 11 Miles of Trails in a New Preserve

The much-anticipated Pismo Preserve opened January 25, 2020, and includes oak woodlands, rolling hills, and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

January 27, 2020 08:45 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Architecture

A Massive Sculpture of Hands Is Gripping the Attention of Crowds in Venice

“Building Bridges” is a follow-up to Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn’s 2017 “Support” sculpture in Venice.

May 14, 2019 03:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

Everything You Need to Know About Fika, the Swedish Coffee Break

What actually is “fika”? How do you pronounce it? Best yet, how do you do it right?

February 8, 2021 03:03 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Travel Insiders

How Women in Paris Are Changing the Stereotypes of Women in Paris

A new book tackles the tropes of the “Parisian woman” and introduces readers to some of the game-changers reshaping the City of Light.

January 23, 2020 03:20 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Sail to Hawai'i, French Polynesia, Singapore, across Asia and the Middle East on the all-suite 'Seven Seas Mariner.'

Expedition Cruises

7 Incredible Around-the-World Cruises to Book Now

If you have time to spare and want to visit a treasure trove of destinations from the comfort of a ship, these global sailings are well worth the splurge.

September 7, 2022 02:30 PM

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Fran Golden

Festivals + Events

Here’s Why Day of the Dead Is Really a Celebration of Life

The meaning behind the vibrant symbols that make this holiday so joyful

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Camping

Stylish Camping Gear That Will Transform Your Campsite

With design-forward camp furniture, mood lighting, and accents, you can transform your next camping trip into a seriously chic glamp-out.

September 22, 2020 03:13 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Architecture

These Artists Are Key Players in the Napa Valley’s Thriving Creative Scene

Meet the artistic Baker Sisters, founders of the Ehlers Lane Art Collective, who help make the Napa Valley a destination sparkling with creativity.

November 22, 2019 07:25 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

Hotels

Where to Go This Winter in the Caribbean

The Caribbean islands are forever a reliable destination for a quick warm-weather escape.

December 18, 2020 04:03 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Restaurants + Cafés

How a Top Chef Brings Her Caribbean Roots to Your Dinner Table

The award-winning chef blends Caribbean and Creole cuisines at her trendy New Orleans restaurant—and trust us, you’ll want a taste.

August 28, 2017 04:45 PM

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Sarah Buder

Epic Trips

New Zealand Will Welcome You With Open Arms

A Māori proverb comes to define days spent exploring New Zealand with some of its indigenous people.

October 7, 2019 04:17 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art Stars, High-Altitude Wines, and a Remote National Park: The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip

Road Trips

This Weeklong Colorado Road Trip Winds Through Lesser-Known Natural Wonders and Charming Small Towns

Who doesn’t love artistic havens, high-altitude wines, and a remote national park?

September 29, 2023 11:40 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Air Travel News

How Safe Is Air Travel in 2020, Really?

Despite Boeing’s ongoing woes, and the tragic Ukraine crash at the beginning of 2020, air travel is still extremely safe.

January 13, 2020 01:57 PM

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Barbara Peterson

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