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How Many Washington, D.C. Museums Can You See in a Day?

You don’t have to do a museum marathon to experience D.C.’s best. Local experts weigh in on their favorite itineraries and tips for the perfect museum day in Washington.

January 5, 2022 03:24 PM

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Lola Méndez

Packing Tips + Gear

Level Up Your Travel Style with Shoes That Look as Good as They Feel

Designer Sarah Flint shares the inspiration behind her Italian-made footwear line and why it’s ideal for traveling near and far.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

Destination Spotlight

My Slow Adventure in Ireland’s Under-the-Radar Northwest

A banker-turned-travel-writer’s firsthand account of slowing down to soak up the gorgeous scenery, farm-to-table cuisine, and other pleasures of Derry/Strabane and Leitrim.

Sponsored by The European Travel Commission, written by Julie Falconer

Travel Deals

Save up to 25 Percent During This Huge G Adventures Sale

Get a head start on booking your 2020 travels at this sale, which starts on Christmas and runs through January 31, 2020.

December 25, 2019 07:41 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Destination Spotlight

This Small Uruguayan Town Is the Next Marfa

The former staging post founded in 1892 allows artists to disconnect and create.

March 13, 2017 01:57 PM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

Beaches

The Best Islands in Thailand

Dreaming of powdery sand, emerald-green water, and lush jungles? Look no further than these 10 transporting island escapes.

July 12, 2019 07:05 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Art + Architecture

How a Group of Americans Is Working to Save the Oldest Church in Paris

The church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés has anchored this Left Bank neighborhood for 1,000 years. The leaders of a $5.7 million restoration effort want to keep it that way.

March 14, 2018 05:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Bassin de la Villette swimming pools in Paris

Cities We Love

Where to Go to Avoid the Crowds in Paris This Summer

As postpandemic travelers return to Paris in droves, here’s a cheat sheet of new hotels and restaurants, under-the-radar exhibits, and other off-the-beaten-path discoveries.

July 10, 2023 07:45 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Daintree Rainforest tropical great barrier reef

Travel for Good

6 Must-See Biodiversity Hot Spots—and How to Visit Ethically

Biodiversity hot spots offer some of the most compelling sights on the planet. They’re also being threatened by climate change and COVID-19.

July 23, 2021 03:22 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel for Good

An Electric Road Trip From L.A. to Las Vegas Is Easier Than You May Think

Many people fly the 300-mile journey, but the eco-option is getting more and more feasible.

December 17, 2021 02:36 PM

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Tim Chester

Cities We Love

How to Visit Austin From Home for a Day

Breakfast tacos, margaritas, and killer concerts? Yes, you can get those in your living room. You can even create your own little Barton Springs too.

June 8, 2020 08:10 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Winter Sports

8 Epic Reasons to Visit Greater Fort Lauderdale

Blue-chip culture, award-winning dining, thrilling adventures, and more have helped this South Florida destination evolve into a lavish, next-level getaway.

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