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If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay

Happy animals in a beautiful location? Take us to New York’s Farm Sanctuary right now.

March 13, 2020 06:58 PM

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Maggie Fuller

The town of Vik in Iceland, seen from a neighboring hill

While details remain sparse, the funds will be used for sustainability measures.

October 2, 2023 05:07 PM

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Bailey Berg

Camping

Can’t Afford to Travel This Summer? This Glamping Company Wants to Help

To help the 39 million Americans who can’t afford a summer vacation, Under Canvas launched a “pay what you can” campaign to get more people outside together.

May 16, 2019 04:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

The Sweetest Small Towns in California

Look beyond the Golden State’s bustling cities and explore these nine appealing towns on your next visit.

April 12, 2024 04:36 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

Natural Wonders

Why Japan’s Tohoku Region is an Underrated Place to See Cherry Blossoms

With delicious sushi, an Edo-era castle, and thousands and thousands of cherry trees, the Tohoku region in northeastern Japan makes for an off-the-beaten-path dream trip.

Sponsored by Japan National Tourism Organization

collage of two photos. one shows a British Airways airplane in flight against a blue sky. the other shows a close-up of a person in a grey sweatshirt wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard which is green with a pattern of yellow sunflowers on it

Accessible Travel

5 Services That Help Neurodivergent Travelers Travel Confidently

Travel is getting easier—and more enjoyable—for people with autism, thanks to a growing list of support programs and certifications.

April 4, 2025 01:54 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

COVID + Travel

Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open

After a year when most were canceled, some of Europe’s festive markets are back on again for the 2021 holiday season. Not all have been spared, though, as pandemic problems linger.

November 22, 2021 08:14 PM

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Billie Cohen

Cities We Love

The Making of an NYC Powerhouse, On Her Own Terms

How the city helped activist-turned-entrepreneur Tenicka Boyd merge fashion, travel, and community into her own inspired way of life.

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Lynn Brown

Family Travel

New All-Accessible Water Park Makes a Splash in Texas

Morgan’s Inspiration Island is helping people of all abilities cool off this summer.

June 21, 2017 06:28 PM

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Matt Villano

History + Culture

The Most Spirited Day of the Dead Celebrations in the United States

Outside of Mexico, some of the liveliest observances of Día de los Muertos take place in U.S. cities—and they’re totally free to attend.

October 9, 2023 12:07 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

Air New Zealand’s Skycouch is A Game-Changer for Economy Fliers—But is It Worth the Upgrade?

We tested the airline’s unique economy-class seat upgrade to see if it really made our 12-hour flight more comfortable.

December 19, 2024 05:41 PM

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Jessie Beck

Post sunset from Ala Moana Beach Park west of Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii.

O‘ahu native Heather Sanchez knows the island’s quieter spots—and was willing to share them with us.

August 5, 2022 06:27 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

PUBLIC Hotel - the roof exterior during the day

Hotels

16 Stylish New York City Hotels With Rooms Starting Under $300 a Night

If you’re visiting New York on a budget, consider staying at one of these hip yet affordable NYC hotels with rooms for less than $300 a night.

December 5, 2025 09:55 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Where to Go in Summer

What to Know Before Visiting the U.K. This Summer

Coronations, Eurovision finals—and that’s just in May.

April 13, 2023 12:01 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Books

19 Books We Love by Black Authors

Mystery or science fiction? History or memoir? The choice is yours.

July 15, 2020 06:36 PM

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Staff

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