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Beaches

A Pro Surfer Weighs in on the Ultimate Beach Vacation in Puerto Rico

We checked in with Otto Flores to get his take on this prime beach destination and where to go. Here are his top tips for enjoying the warm waters and fine sand, from coast to coast.

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Journey to Italy’s Amalfi coast, where Positano’s warren of alleyways and lanes invite exploration.

International Beaches

10 Beautiful Beach Destinations That Offer a Side of Culture

There’s more to these locations than sand, sun, and surf.

August 15, 2022 07:07 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

Restaurants + Cafés

12 Unique U.S. Restaurants That Once Had a Much Different Purpose

Who knew that a stylishly refurbished setting could serve as a recipe for sucess?

April 6, 2018 04:25 PM

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Nile Cappello

International Beaches

10 Must-Visit Beaches in Aruba

Whether you want a secluded stretch of sand perfect for sunbathing or a lively spot with water sports galore, there’s an Aruban beach for every type of traveler.

May 4, 2022 07:30 PM

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Susan Campbell

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Air Travel News

Help! I Left Something on the Plane or at TSA. How Do I Get It Back?

Forgot your laptop or keys at airport security or that beloved coat in the overhead bin? Here’s how to up your chances of getting them back.

May 12, 2025 11:11 AM

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Stacey Lastoe

The rooms at Gora Kadan have views of intimate gardens with maple trees.

Hotels

What to Know Before Staying in a Ryokan in Japan

A ryokan is one of the coolest hotel experiences you can have in Japan—here’s how to navigate one.

November 8, 2023 09:00 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Epic Trips

Explore Nature and Then Unwind in Luxury in Al Ain

Start with a desert adventure and then seek rejuvenation with spa treatments at a luxury resort in this oasis of a city.

500,000 flights are being given away to travelers from around the world.

May 16, 2023 01:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Kansas City This Fall

The autumn is prime time for art, music, and, of course, barbecue in KCMO.

August 31, 2021 04:34 PM

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Caitlin Morton

Safari

4 Great Countries in Africa for Your First Safari

These experiences and operators offer a range of price points and embrace sustainable tourism practices.

June 28, 2022 05:40 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Food + Drink

World’s Most Exceptional Experiences

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History + Culture

Mexican Villages Try to Preserve Authentic Day of the Dead

Día de los Muertos is celebrated to honor the lives of ancestors and to acknowledge the ever-revolving cycle of life and death.

November 2, 2021 12:09 PM

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Fernanda Pesce

Where to Go in Fall

Why You Should Go to L.A. This Fall

With Halloween horror nights, new hotels, and a much-anticipated bar opening, autumn is taking Los Angeles by storm.

October 15, 2019 05:03 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

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Travel for Good

Maui Residents to Visitors: Come, but With Care and Respect

Following catastrophic wildfires that leveled the western Maui town of Lāhainā, the island’s residents grapple with the slow return of tourism.

October 27, 2023 08:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

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