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This guest room at Zambezi Sands by Batoka Africa has a large soaking tubs and views of the Zambezi River.

Hotels

Africa Has Never Had a Black, Female-Owned Safari Lodge Company—Until Now

Meet Vimbai Masiyiwa, the co-founder of Batoka Africa, Africa’s first Black, female-owned safari lodge company.

March 8, 2024 08:00 AM

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Mazuba Kapambwe

Tips + News

In Wake of D.C. Uprising, Defiant Passengers See Flying Privileges Revoked

Airlines have banned numerous passengers from flying due to unruly behavior and for flouting mask-wearing mandates.

January 12, 2021 04:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

The Korean BBQ Scene Is Sizzling More Than Ever—Here’s What to Know and Where to Go in the U.S.

Brush up on your knowledge of meat cuts and banchan usage before heading to one of these best KBBQ restaurants in America.

April 17, 2026 03:57 PM

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Tae Yoon

Festivals + Events

What a Pandemic-Era Mardi Gras Looks Like in New Orleans

New Orleanians are finding socially distant ways to celebrate the Carnival season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 7, 2021 11:22 AM

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Rebecca Santana

Destination Spotlight

The Best Charming Neighbors of Montréal

Bike, dine, and stargaze in Montréal’s charming neighbors, home to Michelin restaurants and a renowned Dark Sky Reserve.

Sponsored by Bonjour Québec

View of an Air New Zealand airplane wing above hills dotted with wind turbines and a body of water as viewed through an airplane window

Air Travel News

These Are the World’s 25 Safest Airlines—and Only 3 U.S. Carriers Made the Cut

Last year saw deadly crashes in the U.S. and India, yet air travel remains one of the safest forms of transportation. These are the world’s safest airlines, according to a recent report.

February 6, 2026 01:16 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Cities We Love

Sunday Funday: A Perfect Day in Washington, D.C.

A local writer shares her perfect itinerary for a Sunday Funday in Washington, D.C. (Drinks included.)

January 5, 2022 12:16 PM

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Mekita Rivas

Outdoor Adventure

These 3 Tours Get You (Responsibly) Close to Grizzlies, Polar Bears, and Even Rare Spirit Bears

These guides will get you as safely (and ethically) close to a bear as possible.

October 3, 2025 01:02 PM

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Susan Portnoy

View of the overwater villas at Sandals South Coast in Jamaica

Hotels

This Jamaica Resort Changes All-Inclusives

At Sandals, local flavors and villa stays bring a new kind of getaway.

Sponsored by Sandals

rows of empty airplane seats, taken from the center aisle. The seats have purple cushions

Air Travel News

Is There a Safest Seat on an Airplane?

Experts debate whether there is a safest place to sit on an airplane in the case of an emergency.

December 6, 2023 08:07 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Louisville This Fall

Through bourbon, boxing, baseball, and a new series of immersive tours, the Kentucky city spotlights the integral contributions of its Black Americans.

August 31, 2021 12:44 PM

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DeAnna N. Taylor

A birds-eye view of rafts on a river in the Kennebec Valley in Maine

Outdoor Adventure

From Lobster Rolls to Scenic Trails, Maine’s Seasonal Adventures Await

Get ready for guided kayaking on historic lakes, snowy bike rides, and amazing coastal cuisine.

Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism

Will the U.S. ever be on par with major rail networks in Europe and Asia?

Trains

East Coast Train Travel Will Soon Be Much Smoother Thanks to These Major Upgrades

The Biden Administration has signed off on $16 billion in improvements along the Northeast Corridor. Here’s what that means for rail routes in the region.

November 9, 2023 06:23 PM

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Michelle Baran

Grey plaque with the words "Juneteenth" and a description of the event

Festivals + Events

How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year

Why, where, and how people observe this important event.

June 14, 2023 07:33 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

A view of water and a shoreline from out a window of a floating sauna in Lillesand, Norway

Health + Wellness

An Insider’s Guide to Wellness Travel in Sweden and Norway

From forest bathing and sunbathing to reflective moments and reflections on placid mountain lakes, nature in the Nordics offers opportunities for mindfulness and self care.

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