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The Weekend Getaway in Spain Every Art Lover Should Do

In Spain’s underrated Navarra region, an off-the-beaten-path winery boasts a contemporary art program to rival some galleries.

February 15, 2019 07:34 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Head to the beaches of Bartolome Island in the Galapagos to see hermit crabs, blue-footed boobies, and other creatures.

Sustainable Travel

I Have Climate Anxiety. Can I Travel Guilt-Free?

Our Unpacked advice columnist helps a traveler reconcile the wish to visit fragile parts of the planet with the desire to keep those places safe.

April 19, 2024 09:42 AM

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Anu Taranath

Outdoor Adventure

19 U.S. National Parks You Can Visit for Free—Any Time of the Year

Of the 63 national parks in the United States, about a third are free to visit every day of the year.

October 3, 2024 04:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Family Travel

On Moosehead Lake, Finding Calm in the Chaos

For one writer, a lake in northwestern Maine has always been the ideal escape.

May 11, 2020 12:53 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Festivals + Events

Everything You Need to Know About the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans

The free festival, held annually in April, is one of the finest ways to experience NOLA musical history—and makes for a glorious long-weekend trip.

February 21, 2020 03:00 PM

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Anne Roderique-Jones

Tips + News

Book Now, Pay Later: Everything You Need to Know About Third-Party Travel Financing

If your wanderlust knows no bounds—but your budget does—third-party travel financing might just be the match for you.

March 15, 2019 06:05 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Road Trips

Score a Classic Car Rental With a Stay at These Southern California Hotels

Cruise the Pacific Coast in a 1957 Porsche Speedster or a 1967 Cadillac DeVille this winter.

November 15, 2018 12:48 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Los Angeles Encourages Staycations With Dozens of Hotel and Restaurant Deals

The city has launched a new campaign to encourage locals to stay in hotels, visit restaurants, and explore attractions closer to home.

August 24, 2020 06:30 PM

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Tim Chester

Expedition Cruises

Antarctica, Galápagos Cruises Discounted for Solo Travelers With This Expedition Line

From November 10 to 14, solo travelers can book select Hurtigruten cruises without any single supplement fees.

November 10, 2021 11:35 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

Blondie Is Traveling to Cuba for a Landmark Concert Series

Here’s how you can go on the four-day cultural exchange trip to see the band next March.

November 13, 2018 08:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel built on an artificial island in front of Jumeirah beach.

Hotels

Can a Hotel Really Have 7 Stars?

A history of luxury hotel ratings systems—and how the “seven-star” hotel was born.

November 29, 2023 01:53 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Where to Travel Next

Discover Hidden Charms in the City of Light

There is wonder everywhere you look in Paris. Go beyond the iconic sights to see this classic destination’s unsung sides and experience its delights in unexpected ways.

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Air Travel News

This Addictive Cheap Flights Newsletter Is the Best Way to Find Flight Deals

Formerly known as Scott’s Cheap Flights, Going is one of the best ways to find cheap international and domestic flight deals.

June 20, 2023 11:20 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

9 Incredible Dark Sky Parks and Reserves Around the World

If you love stargazing, visit one of these 9 top spots—including Great Basin National Park and Galloway Forest Park—around the world.

June 3, 2022 01:11 PM

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Bailey Berg

How to Avoid Getting Fined When You Go Through U.S. Customs

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What Will—And Won’t—Get You a Fine at U.S. Customs

The wrong thing in your bag—a forgotten piece of fruit, for instance, or a handmade souvenir—could cost you and disrupt your international travels for months to come.

December 15, 2023 11:44 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

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