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Beaches

How an American Learned to Summer Vacation Like a True Italian

An Italian family welcomes a daughter and her American husband back to the house on the Adriatic coast where life revolves around rituals of sun, sand, and handmade pasta.

March 30, 2018 07:30 PM

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Lucas Mann

Cities We Love

Beyond the French Quarter: Discovering New Orleans’s Downriver Delights

The Crescent City checklist is full of things to see and do, but New Orleans rewards those who dive a little deeper.

August 8, 2018 02:45 PM

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Tim Chester

National Parks

Big City Escapes: 8 National Park Service Treasures Within Easy Reach

These sites offer starry skies, pristine deserts, and tales of our multicultural history—and they’re all close to some of the nation’s biggest cities.

July 25, 2018 02:26 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Food + Drink

Athens Is Where It’s At

Want to eat well, experience a cultural resurgence, and just maybe restore your faith in humanity? Head to the Greek capital, now.

December 7, 2017 02:20 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

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

Restaurants + Cafés

Seven Valentine’s Day Menus Worth The Splurge in NYC This Year

We usually steer clear of restaurants on Hallmark’s favorite holiday, but these menus might change our minds.

February 11, 2016 03:04 PM

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Katherine Martinelli

Travel for Good

Why Paying It Forward Is the Best Part of Travel

Writer Tim Cahill reflects on the lasting impact of kind gestures—and how the strangers who help us define the stories of our lives.

April 2, 2018 04:39 PM

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Tim Cahill

Restaurants + Cafés

Middle Eastern Food Is Thriving in Los Angeles Right Now

Here’s where to eat the best.

October 26, 2016 12:08 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Cities We Love

10 Can’t-Miss Places in Beirut, According to a Local

Cookbook author Bethany Kehdy grew up during the Lebanese Civil War, when fighting ravaged parts of Beirut. Now she’s part of the young creative class that’s reimagining the city.

April 1, 2020 12:25 PM

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Bethany Kehdy

Winter Sports

A Family-Friendly Guide to Sun Valley and Ketchum

With laid-back restaurants, comfy hotels, and outdoor activities for toddlers to teens, south-central Idaho makes for the perfect family vacation.

January 15, 2020 10:35 AM

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Carl Pettit

Hotels

Hilton’s New Hotel Brand Gives the Hostel an Upgrade

The urban lifestyle Motto by Hilton hotels will feature flexible room configurations, community-oriented common spaces, and app-controlled amenities.

October 23, 2018 06:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Rooms at Carmel Valley Ranch are accessible from open-air corridors—and most have outdoor decks.

Hotels

7 Tips on What to Look for in a Hotel During COVID-19

Yes, it can be safe to stay in hotels—but it’s all about understanding your tolerance for risk and being prepared for the fact that, well, everything is different.

August 20, 2020 07:12 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Restaurants + Cafés

Chefs Would Travel for These 4 Ingredients

From caper leaves to the perfect chicken, here’s what have chefs hopping on a plane.

April 14, 2017 11:46 AM

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Danielle Walsh

Air Travel News

United Airlines Just Introduced a Luxurious New Business Class Lounge

United Airlines wants to change the way you look at airport mayhem.

December 7, 2016 05:14 PM

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Sarah Buder

Health + Wellness

8 Great Wellness Getaways That Aren’t Yoga Retreats

From a surfing haven to a shaman-led experience, these trips will reset your mind and body—without a downward dog in sight.

January 16, 2018 09:44 AM

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Niree Noel

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