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What Makes Oahu’s Turtle Bay So Next-Level, According to a Homegrown Surf Champ

From his surf school to turtles and rainbows, we caught up with world-class surfer Jamie O’Brien to find out why he calls the resort “planet Hawaii.”

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A blue and white striped lighthouse with a small restaurant and bar area at the base on the beach in La Romana, Dominican Republic.

Air Travel News

American Just Added 8 New Routes to These Dreamy International Beach Destinations

The carrier is betting big that travelers will seek sun-drenched getaways like the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica this winter.

May 17, 2024 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

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U.S. Beaches

6 U.S. Mainland Beaches That Look Straight out of the Caribbean

Save yourself the long-distance flight with these stateside beaches.

May 26, 2025 01:46 PM

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Becca Blond

Roughly one percent of all flights are canceled in a normal day.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What Is a “Normal” Number of Flight Cancellations?

Even in normal times, airline cancellations happen more than travelers realize. Here’s what you need to know about managing (and avoiding) the chaos.

June 30, 2023 11:48 AM

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Bailey Berg

Sidecar offers a speakeasy-inspired space for travelers at Harry Reid International Airport.

March 5, 2026 02:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

Islands

5 Ways to Taste the Diverse Flavors of the British Virgin Islands

Savor a food-focused vacation with these top restaurants, upcoming festivals, and iconic bars in this Caribbean destination.

September 30, 2024 10:58 AM

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British Virgin islands

A houseboat in Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park sits beneath the green and magenta ribbons of the northern lights.

Hotels

The Best Hotels for Seeing the Northern Lights in the Lower 48 States

Aurora sightings are on the rise in the lower 48 states—here are the best places to stay to scout them all year.

March 25, 2023 09:00 AM

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Stephanie Vermillion

View Ansel Adams' art in a contemporary setting at San Francisco's de Young Museum this spring.

Museums + Galleries

See Ansel Adams as You Never Have Before at the de Young Museum This Spring

The legendary photographer returns “home” to the museum that first displayed his work in a landmark exhibition that also features contemporary artists.

March 29, 2023 04:00 PM

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Mae Hamilton

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aerial view of Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita

Hotels We Love

These Are the World’s 15 Best Family-Friendly Hotels and Resorts

There’s never been a better time to travel with kids, thanks to these top-notch family-friendly hotels and resorts around the world.

March 30, 2024 12:34 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Art + Architecture

South America Gets Its First Freestanding James Turrell Skyspace

Constructed using local materials, “Ta Khut” is set beachside at the luxury Uruguayan hotel Posada Ayana.

November 15, 2021 05:32 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Air Travel News

Will U.S. Airlines Recover by This Weekend?

Air travel chaos descended on major hub airports in the New York area, creating a domino effect throughout the country in the days leading up to Fourth of July weekend.

June 29, 2023 06:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

A spread of dishes from Kau Ba Kitchen Houston

Food + Drink

10 Houston Restaurants Where You Can Taste the Flavors of America’s Most Diverse City

Move over, Los Angeles and New York. Houston might be the most impressive dining destination in the United States.

January 30, 2024 03:15 PM

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Mae Hamilton

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