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Why We Should All Aim to Be Perennial Travelers

Luxury travel advisor Jody Bear on memorable experiences, great hotels, and overcoming challenging times.

March 12, 2020 11:07 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Weekend Getaways

The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring

Here, we’ve suggested seven super-sweet small U.S. towns with tulip festivals, pottery trails, and more.

March 11, 2020 05:42 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

A villa at Soneva Secret in the Maldives with thatched roofs and a waterslide.

Stay Here Next

For an Ultra-Private Getaway, This New Luxury Resort Is the Only Hotel on This Remote Maldives Island

Soneva Secret in the Maldives offers overwater villas, world-class dining, and the utmost privacy.

October 29, 2024 05:25 PM

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Chris Schalkx

COVID + Travel

With No Tourists to Bully, Bali’s Hungry Monkeys Are Raiding Villages

Indonesian macaques are well-known for their food-aggressive behavior towards humans. But now that the tourists are gone, the problem has only worsened.

September 7, 2021 02:46 PM

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Firdia Lisnawati

A child walking between sequoia trees in a national Park

National Parks

Sequoias Versus Redwoods: What’s the Difference and How to Compare the California National Parks

Should you visit the tallest or the biggest trees in the world?

October 28, 2025 03:35 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Health + Wellness

Places to Exhale

Rediscovering the healing power of breathing in a masked-up world.

December 16, 2020 09:14 AM

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Staff

Seaside shot of a Greek Island with white-washed houses on a hill overlooking the sea.

Destination Spotlight

What’s the Next Hot Retirement Destination? Hint: It’s Rich in Sea Air, Healthy Living, and Ouzo

More and more Americans are choosing to enjoy their golden years in Greece.

October 23, 2025 11:25 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

Air Travel News

How This Airplane Is Changing the Experience of Flying

United Airlines’ 787 Dreamliners boast some serious perks—and they make for a better flight.

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History + Culture

Chinese Street Opera Stages a Comeback in Singapore

While the rest of Singapore tries to get on with life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a small corner of the country celebrates the return of a cherished tradition.

July 16, 2021 02:32 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Hiking + Cycling

8 Outdoor Adventures That Will Change How You See Your Favorite Cities

Some cities seem inextricably defined by their classic architecture or legendary nightlife, but step outside and you just might see these spaces in a whole new light.

February 2, 2018 12:30 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Trains

Inside the Speakeasy-Style Train Bar That’s Located . . . in a Desert Strip Mall?

Platform 18 is built to look like a replica of a 1927 Pullman train car, delivering an immersive experience along with your drink.

December 21, 2021 03:36 PM

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Kara Newman

Boats sailing into and out of the Sydney Harbor with the Sydney Opera House in the background and high-rises along the shore

Air Travel News

Travel Tuesday Is Here—These Are the Best Deals on Flights, Hotels, Cruises, Tours, Luggage, and More

When it comes to travel promotions, the savings don’t end on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Enter: Travel Tuesday.

December 2, 2025 03:54 PM

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Bailey Berg

Disputes between local taxi driver unions and Uber drivers earlier this year in Quintana Roo, the Mexican state that is home to Cancun, turned violent.

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