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Autumn Aurora: Where to See the Northern Lights in the Fall

Where to Go to See Northern Lights in Autumn

Think the aurora borealis only comes out in winter? Think again: Fall is prime time for this natural phenomenon in the planet’s northernmost locales.

September 20, 2023 04:40 PM

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Terry Ward

COVID + Travel

Vaccine Passports Have Become Much Easier to Obtain—Here’s How to Get One

Multiple states, larger pharmacies, healthcare networks, and independent apps now offer digital COVID-19 vaccine certificates.

November 17, 2021 08:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

What Are the Best Hotel Perks?

From unlimited massages and spa credits to free breakfast and lounge access, here are some of our favorite perks.

August 8, 2019 09:47 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A small country road in Woodstock, Vermont

4 Days In

4 Days in Vermont: Sleigh Rides, Waterfall Snowshoeing, Après Ski Hangs, and Maple Doughnuts

Make your way up the state for a winter weekend of cozy towns and skiing Vermont’s best mountains.

December 16, 2025 12:27 PM

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Lauren Breedlove

Food + Drink

This Southern City Is Top of Our List for Food Right Now. Here’s Why.

From Puerto Rican barbecue to Pakistani paneer, Charleston’s restaurants are serving up dishes that transcend the city’s Southern roots.

November 13, 2024 04:56 PM

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Lauren Mowery

Five Colorado restaurants earned a Michelin Star, four earned a green star, and nine earned a Bib Gourmand designation.

September 14, 2023 07:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

RIP Hipmunk, the Travel Booking Site That Took the “Agony” out of Search

If you relied on the site for travel comparison shopping and booking, you’ll have to find an alternative.

January 17, 2020 07:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

Why Düsseldorf is a Culture-Lover’s Dream Trip

With a thriving art scene, legendary music venues, and known as Germany’s fashion capital, this creative—and walkable—city inspires visitors with fresh perspectives.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

Hotels

This “Queen’s Gambit”–Inspired Hotel Room Is a Midcentury Dream

The “Harmon Room” at Kentucky’s 21c Museum Hotel Lexington lets you immerse yourself in the world of Netflix’s champion chess player.

January 8, 2021 04:35 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Overhead view of the bay in Nice, France, with building with orange-tiled roofs all around

Where to Travel Next

This French Summer Classic Is a Year-Round Destination With More Than 300 Days of Sunshine

Even in winter, the sun-soaked Côte d’Azur beckons with plenty of cultural sites.

November 25, 2025 02:21 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Air Travel News

All Travelers to U.S. Need to Show Negative COVID Test Result

The new order went into effect on January 26.

January 29, 2021 03:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

The Perfect Long Weekend From Tokyo

Waterfalls, national parks, and UNESCO-listed shrines and temples. Need we say more?

February 25, 2020 12:46 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A villa at Soneva Secret in the Maldives with thatched roofs and a waterslide.

Stay Here Next

For an Ultra-Private Getaway, This New Luxury Resort Is the Only Hotel on This Remote Maldives Island

Soneva Secret in the Maldives offers overwater villas, world-class dining, and the utmost privacy.

October 29, 2024 05:25 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Air Travel News

This Airline Makes Design Luxurious and Efficient

SWISS incorporates smart design into everything from its apps to its airline seats. Here’s why you’ll appreciate their efforts.

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