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15 Books to Put on Your Summer Reading List in 2023

Be transported to Cuba, Spain, Vietnam, and elsewhere with these vacation reads.

June 21, 2023 06:18 PM

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Maliah West

Cruise News

The 65-Day Cruise That Starts in Antarctica and Ends in Milwaukee

Though if you prefer, you could start in Duluth, Minnesota, and end in Antarctica.

June 6, 2022 11:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Other

Laguna Beach’s Pageant of the Masters Takes Passion, Hard Work, and 60,000 Hours of Volunteer Time

Life imitates art at this stunning show, in which several hundred volunteers help recreate famous works with people.

October 30, 2019 03:02 PM

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Stacey Leasca

The two-story Grand Wintergarden suite on 'Seabourn Venture' with a seating area below and a loft above

Cruise

Are Luxury Cruises Really Worth It?

With price tags that can be in the tens of thousands, luxury cruises aren’t cheap. A look at what’s included and how to pick the right one.

August 30, 2024 05:20 PM

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Fran Golden

Machu Picchu historic site in Peru with clouds and few travelers visible

Packing Tips + Gear

The Only Peru Packing List You’ll Ever Need

Heading to Cusco, Lima, the Amazon, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley? This list has everything you need to pack—and more.

August 29, 2024 10:08 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Las Vegas, DEC 25, 2020 - Beautiful sunset view of the Tivoli Village

Cities We Love

Locals and Travel Advisors Reveal How to Do Vegas Like a Pro

Sin City is known for casinos and clubs—but it’s also home to great vegan restaurants, outdoor adventure, and top spas.

February 12, 2025 04:00 PM

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Cat Sposato

A boat in the ocean at sun rise in Virginia Beach.

U.S. Beaches

This Coastal City Was Just Chosen as the Location for a New Travel Show

Fish all year in the angler’s paradise of Virginia Beach with tips from Afar and learn from Jim Root, host of the new travel show, “Just Landed.”

Sponsored by Visit Virginia Beach

Tips + News

This Is the Happiest State in the U.S.

A new study from WalletHub ranks all 50 states on more than 30 metrics.

September 23, 2020 06:06 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

You’ll Soon Be Able to Use Mobile Passport in Puerto Rico

Unlike Global Entry, Mobile Passport is completely free.

August 16, 2019 02:46 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Packing Tips + Gear

Everyone in Paris Is Wearing These Sustainable Sneakers

And you can buy them easily here in the United States.

August 6, 2020 01:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

Downtown Nashville city skyline building view along the Cumberland River. Photo taken in Nashville Tennessee during a cloudy autumn day

4 Days In

4 Days in Nashville: 100-Layer Doughnuts, a Century-Old Print Shop, and Custom Cowboy Hats

Four days exploring Music City is just enough time to find the Nashville that exists beyond the honkytonks.

February 24, 2026 07:25 AM

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Jillian Dara

Italy Drops Health Pass Requirement for Entering Restaurants, Museums

Books

14 Books to Read if You’re Dreaming About Italy

Not that you need extra inspiration to go to Italy, but in case you do, here are 14 titles to give you the extra push toward la bella vita.

December 20, 2023 10:32 AM

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Sara Button

History + Culture

What an American Journalist Learned About His Culture on a Holiday in Australia

During ANZAC Day Down Under, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Tony Horwitz caught a glimpse of the country’s true character.

May 30, 2019 06:07 PM

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Tony Horwitz

12 of the Best Breweries in Vermont to Visit

Food + Drink

11 of the Best Breweries in Vermont to Visit

Daydreaming of a beer-cation to Vermont? These craft breweries need to be at the top of your list and at the bottom of your glass.

January 4, 2023 12:42 PM

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Jessie Beck

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