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Camping

Deep in the Swedish Woods, Find the Off-Grid Trip of Your Dreams

After a couple of wrong turns, Lisa Abend finds a warm welcome (and some wonderful food) in the forest.

April 4, 2019 03:54 PM

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Lisa Abend

Tips + News

The World’s 10 Fastest Growing Tourist Destinations

Comoros came in sixth on this list with nearly 30 percent more international tourist arrivals in 2018 than the year before. But could you find it on a map?

October 15, 2019 02:45 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

8 Exceptional Festivals to Escape to This Winter

Come out of hibernation this winter for travel-worthy festivals that celebrate ice, snow, chills, and thrills in cities around the globe.

January 18, 2019 04:53 PM

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Erin Gifford

Air Travel News

Easing the Agony of the Longest Flights

Increasingly popular super-long hauls—nonstop flights of 16 hours or more—are hard on a flier’s body. With an innovative new airplane, Singapore Airlines is working to make them easier.

April 5, 2018 01:25 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Outdoor Adventure

New Challenges for Cold Weather Warriors

Head outdoors and learn a new sport this winter, and you’ll enjoy benefits from boosting your immune system to improving your mood.

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Bars + Nightlife

5 U.S. Cities With Booming Craft Beer Scenes

These cities—with their abundant breweries and award-winning brews—are the best places to experience the United States’ long-fermented love of craft beer.

September 29, 2017 11:46 AM

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Anna Mazurek

Water Sports

How I Embraced My Inner Mermaid in Fiji

When a skeptical swimmer takes the plunge in Fiji, she discovers a whole world she had been missing—underwater.

February 8, 2018 01:30 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Hotels

You Can Surf and Stay at This Cutting-Edge Hotel in New York City

An award-winning hotel, an international clothing brand, and a local surf school have teamed up to let travelers experience NYC as never before.

July 5, 2017 04:34 PM

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Sarah Buder

Loyalty + Rewards

8 Websites That Will Change the Way You Book Travel

These tools are what the pros use to stretch their miles, find flight deals, and have the best air travel experiences possible.

October 21, 2018 08:00 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Air Travel News

Department of Homeland Security Lifts Laptop Ban on Some Airlines

But not all carriers are in the clear.

July 6, 2017 01:43 PM

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Matt Villano

Festivals + Events

The Coolest NYE Celebrations at Ski Resorts in North America

At these ski resorts, you can ring in the new year in style.

November 30, 2015 04:43 PM

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Nick Pachelli

How Noma Helped a Pastry Chef Connect With Her Mexican Roots

Cancún and the Riviera Maya

Overview

September 18, 2023 06:32 PM

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Michelle da Silva Richmond

Cities We Love

Where to Find Serenity in Bustling Hong Kong

From hiking trails to beaches to bathrooms, Hong Kong is full of tranquil retreats, if you know where to look.

May 15, 2019 02:00 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

National Parks

Big City Escapes: 8 National Park Service Treasures Within Easy Reach

These sites offer starry skies, pristine deserts, and tales of our multicultural history—and they’re all close to some of the nation’s biggest cities.

July 25, 2018 02:26 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Where to Travel Next

How to Have a Perfect Summer Adventure in Cornwall, England

Don’t miss these five top spots for a perfect summer adventure through England’s Cornwall county.

June 25, 2018 05:30 PM

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Amy Sherman

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