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Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Travel-Loving Dads

Father’s Day is on June 18. Here’s how to celebrate the dads who instilled a love of travel in us from a young age.

May 25, 2023 01:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Colorful umbrellas form a partial roof above a retail district in Sasebo on Japan's Kyushu Island with some people walking about and a yellow bench in the foreground

Cruise

See Japan’s Quieter Side on This Locally Run Cruise

A recently launched Japanese cruise line is offering a more culturally immersive way to explore lesser-visited corners of Japan.

May 29, 2026 01:19 PM

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Shayla Martin

Air Travel News

Semi-Private Air Carrier JSX Is Expanding Its Service and Flier Benefits

Nearly 10 years after launching its unique public charter jet service model of flying 30-passenger planes, JSX continues to expand its route network and is entering the loyalty game.

July 9, 2025 11:55 AM

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Chris Dong

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

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals on the Tech Essentials We Never Travel Without

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for gifts, save big on electronics this Prime Day.

June 21, 2021 07:49 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

An event at this year's San Francisco Pride pays homage to the 1970s, in part to subtly commemorate the aftermath of the historical Stonewall Riots.

LGBTQ Travel

Travel to These 5 U.S. Pride Events for Music, Art, and a Roller-Disco

From D.C. to Dallas, these Pride events around the country celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ community.

June 6, 2025 02:11 PM

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Joey Skladany

Sustainable Travel

How to Plan Travel in a Climate-Changing World

Hurricanes, wildfires, extreme heat, flooding—travel in a climate-changing world can be overwhelming. Here are some tips for how to reduce the risks.

April 19, 2024 09:32 AM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What It’s Like to Travel in China Right Now—And How to Do It

Less stringent visa policies and a flurry of new hotels are strong incentives for U.S. travelers to visit the country. Here’s what to know.

May 22, 2025 03:37 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Aerial view of the Tower Bridge in London, one of London's must-see landmarks in London.

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Travel Inspiration

Award-Winning Activist Grace Young’s Guide to Manhattan’s Chinatown

There’s no place on Earth that Grace Young loves more than Manhattan’s Chinatown—here’s her guide to the iconic neighborhood.

September 13, 2022 03:42 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Two maple trees in the foreground with buckets collecting sap, with a house covered in snow in the background between them

Family Travel

5 Sugar Shacks Where You Can Experience Montreal’s Maple Obsession

The coziest way to spend a spring day in Montreal’s snowy countryside is at a “cabane à sucre,” or sugar shack, where maple syrup is made and hearty feasts are on offer.

March 22, 2024 12:08 PM

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Lesley Chesterman

Cruise

The Best Meals at Sea: A Food Lover’s Guide to Cruising

Forget midnight buffets and happy hour on the Lido Deck. Cruise lines now offer passengers the chance to enjoy gourmet meals from some of the world’s best chefs.

January 15, 2020 07:14 PM

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Eric Rosen

Epic Trips

How to Make the Most of a Long Weekend or Stopover in Al Ain

From historic palaces to lively markets and stylish hotels, this lush garden city is an oasis of calm outside Abu Dhabi city.

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