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Savor Napa Valley Like a Master Sommelier

Acclaimed wine expert Andrea Robinson dishes about some of her favorite places to eat, shop, and taste wine in her adopted home.

March 13, 2019 07:35 PM

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Andrew Parks

Outdoor Adventure

This Helicopter Tour of the Himalayas Goes Above and Beyond

Why visit just one of the highest peaks in the world when you can visit many of them?

January 6, 2017 02:03 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

Why the New Nonstop to Cape Town Will Change My Life—and Yours

A new direct flight from North America to the coastal African city opens up a new world of travel.

January 13, 2020 07:09 PM

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Mary Holland

Longreads

The Power of Women in Travel

Women make up a majority of travelers and the lion’s share of the tourism workforce. As the travel industry rebuilds, it is time to put the so-called second sex first.

March 4, 2021 02:59 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Loyalty + Rewards

United Just Launched a New Credit Card With up to 100,000 Bonus Miles

Enjoy statement credits toward flights and Global Entry, plus bonus miles on everyday purchases like dining and streaming services.

April 8, 2021 06:19 PM

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Eric Rosen

Festivals + Events

Get Beyond the Beads: The 101 on Mardi Gras “Throws” in New Orleans

Ready to start (or restock) your own “Mardi Gras cabinet”? These hand-decorated throws are a total catch.

February 20, 2019 10:48 AM

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Lavinia Spalding

History + Culture

What to Know if You’re in Bali on the Annual Day of Silence

During Nyepi, the Hindu holiday honoring the new year, stillness and quiet sweep the island. Here’s what it’s like—and what to know if it’s happening when you’re visiting.

March 7, 2019 03:38 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Off The Tourist Trail

Why You Should Book Your Next Trip in the Off Season

Book outside peak periods to experience a more relaxed and intimate kind of travel.

September 13, 2019 06:48 PM

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Tim Chester

History + Culture

8 Reasons Yunnan is China’s Best Food Destination

This remote province in southwestern China boasts some of the world’s most delicious and unusual dishes

April 26, 2016 03:01 PM

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Georgia Freedman

National Parks

Everything You Need to Know to Plan a Trip to Haida Gwaii

Separated from mainland Canada by the stormy Hecate Strait, the 150-island archipelago of Haida Gwaii is tough to reach but rich in rewards. Here’s how to visit.

December 3, 2017 07:00 PM

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Miranda Smith

Weekend Getaways

Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to New Orleans

The always-on NOLA party scene makes for a great change of pace. Here’s how to dial up the fun this (or any) weekend.

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Epic Trips

Why Canada’s Pristine Wilderness Is Best Seen on a Heli-Hike

Flying over dramatic alpine scenery to remote ridges in the Canadian Rockies offers thrills and vantage points that few have experienced.

October 7, 2019 04:09 PM

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Tim Chester

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Taste the Big Easy Like a Native New Orleanian

Poppy Tooker, food icon and award-winning radio host of NPR’s “Louisiana Eats!,” shares the local flavors you’ll taste only in the Crescent City.

August 8, 2017 11:26 AM

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Sarah Buder

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A Cocktail Town Tries Its Hand at Wine

Twenty minutes from the Strip, the new Vegas Valley Winery is putting a Sin City spin on the fruit of the vine.

March 13, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matt Villano

Natural Wonders

UNESCO Removes Belize Barrier Reef From Its Endangered List

According to the U.N. agency, the largest barrier reef system in the Northern Hemisphere no longer faces “immediate danger.”

June 28, 2018 07:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

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