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How Vaccine Passports Will Actually Work

The high-tech versions of yellow immunization cards are on their way.

December 22, 2020 07:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Gleneagles Hotel in the Scottish Highlands opened in 1924 and has a late Edwardian-style exterior.

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The Scottish Resort Where You Can Try Falconry, Spot Highland Cows, and Sleep in a Grand Country Manor

A century after opening, Scotland’s beloved Gleneagles Hotel has added a cutting-edge Sporting Club to its legacy of falconry, fishing, and tartan-trimmed style.

June 13, 2025 12:33 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Trains

This Luxury Train Is Getting Even More Luxurious

Starting in 2020, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will have three new suites.

July 1, 2019 05:44 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Books

3 Book Festivals Around the Country to Dog-Ear This Spring

Bookworms unite! From Santa Fe to L.A., here are three events you can attend to celebrate the glory of the written word.

April 22, 2022 01:24 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Air Travel News

LAX Is Considering Plans to Turn This 1960s Building Into Part of an Airport Hotel

Los Angeles International Airport officials are looking into reviving a largely defunct midcentury modern landmark as part of a massive site overhaul.

June 13, 2019 05:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

Enjoy Swiss Boutique Towns, Trains, Chocolate and More

Make your next trip one for the books when you go on an over-the-top tour of Switzerland’s charming small cities, filled with delicious dining, scenic wonder, and plenty of train travel.

November 17, 2021 06:11 AM

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Credit Cards for Groceries That Earn Points for Travel

Even if you’re not traveling, you can still earn bonus points and statement credits toward trips in the future with these rewards credit cards.

October 7, 2020 11:39 AM

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Eric Rosen

A Southwest heart in blue red and yellow on an airplane wall above some seats and just below the overhead bin

Air Travel News

It’s the End of a 50-Year Era at Southwest—the Airline’s Most Beloved Free Perk Has Been Discontinued

All Southwest tickets booked on May 28, 2025, and after, will now be subject to newly implemented charges. Here’s what to know.

May 28, 2025 02:35 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hiking + Cycling

These 6 Outdoorsy Groups Are Making Hiking More Inclusive

A new fleet of community-based organizations, such as Outdoor Afro and LatinX Hikers, are on a mission to make the outdoors accessible to all.

September 8, 2021 06:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel for Good

How Vegas Is Embracing Sustainability—for Real

Huge solar arrays, electric transportation, and recycled masks are all playing a part.

July 12, 2021 04:03 PM

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Matt Villano

U.S. Beaches

From Secret Coral Reefs to Historic Sites, How to Road Trip in the Lesser-Known Florida Keys

On The Florida Keys Scenic Highway, taking time to go off the beaten path is the key to a rewarding vacation.

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History + Culture

The History Behind Some of the World’s Most Beautiful Ceilings

A book titled “The Art of Looking Up” details the significant stories of spectacular ceilings, from Sweden and Las Vegas to Spain and Iran.

September 30, 2019 07:32 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in Paris to Book in 2022

There have been some exciting developments since your last trip.

August 12, 2022 02:39 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Hotels

LVMH Agrees to Buy Belmond Hotel Group in Multi-Billion-Dollar Deal

The parent company of Louis Vuitton and Moët Hennessy is increasing its presence in the luxury hotel world.

December 14, 2018 04:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

The Remote Arctic City That’s Suddenly in the Spotlight, Thanks to Netflix

A visit to Iqaluit, Canada’s northernmost city, reveals a lot about life in the Arctic.

April 25, 2025 10:54 AM

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Kate Nelson

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