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What Happens to Airlines’ Unclaimed Baggage?

If a suitcase gets lost on a flight, does it end up in luggage heaven? Sort of. Here’s what happens to the unclaimed bags that get left behind.

December 8, 2023 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Katsuo-ji temple in Minoh, Osaka, Japan seen with fall foliage

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Time to Visit Japan For Every Type of Trip

Here’s when to go to Japan for cherry blossoms, skiing, and fewer crowds.

October 7, 2025 02:46 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Where to Go in Fall

Why You Should Go to Charleston Now

A host of new hotels, restaurants, and bars make us crave an escape to the Holy City.

August 16, 2021 06:15 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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Outdoor Adventure

7 Ways That Exploring Southern Africa by Land and Water Is Better

From river cruises to exclusive jungle lodges, the pioneering river cruise line, CroisiEurope, brings its distinctive approach to an extraordinary part of the world.

Sponsored by CroisiEurope

Food + Drink

A Guide to Costa Rican Food: 10 Essential Dishes to Eat in Costa Rica

Discover fresh seafood and fruit-packed batido smoothies among the country’s culinary delights.

September 14, 2023 07:55 AM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

PUBLIC Hotel - the roof exterior during the day

Hotels

16 Stylish New York City Hotels With Rooms Starting Under $300 a Night

If you’re visiting New York on a budget, consider staying at one of these hip yet affordable NYC hotels with rooms for less than $300 a night.

December 5, 2025 09:55 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Hotels

The 8 Best Hotels and Resorts in Barbados to Book Now

Whether you’re looking for a beach vacation or a one-of-a-kind experience, there’s a hotel in Barbados ready for you.

April 24, 2023 05:55 PM

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Staff

Travel Inspiration

The Best Things to Do in Arizona

Rugged beauties like the Grand Canyon and the red rocks of Sedona entice travelers, but high-end resorts and top culinary options make this vast western state worthy of many return visits.

January 14, 2020 05:28 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Packing Tips + Gear

How to Dress for Winter, According to Nordic Adventurers

Plus, seven of our favorite Nordic and Scandinavian clothing brands to shop for surviving winter in style.

January 26, 2022 05:49 PM

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Terry Ward

Hiking + Cycling

5 Urban Trails That Connect U.S. Cities to the Great Outdoors

You don’t have to get out of town to have rewarding encounters with nature. These green spaces offer ample opportunities to hike, walk, bike, glide or ride in the heart of the city.

July 16, 2021 06:38 PM

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Kristin Braswell

A photo of a guest room at the Muir hotel in Halifax, with a tartan blanket designed exclusively for the hotel on the bed.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: The Muir Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia

A new addition to the Halifax waterfront channels Nova Scotia’s maritime history—and future.

February 28, 2023 08:45 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Ocean Cruises

Experience the Majesty of Alaska on This Epic Sailing Expedition

Seabourn Sojourn serves up Alaska adventures with luxurious on-board amenities.

Sponsored by Seabourn

History + Culture

Drink Like Capone at a Basement Speakeasy in Las Vegas

The Mob Museum’s boozy new exhibit, The Underground, is part Prohibition-era history lesson, part watering hole.

April 23, 2018 05:11 PM

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Matt Villano

Beaches

20 of the Best Beaches—and Beach Resorts—in Costa Rica

With two distinctly different coasts and hundreds of beaches, this Central American country has a lot to offer for seaside adventures.

July 11, 2025 02:13 PM

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Jessie Beck

A mound at Ocmulgee Mounds Historical Park

National Parks

The U.S. Could Be Getting a New National Park. Here’s Where.

If Ocmulgee Mounds becomes a national park, it’ll be the first in Georgia—and the first comanaged by a tribe that was once forcibly removed from the land.

April 18, 2023 04:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

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