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TSA Expands List of Items Prohibited From Checked Luggage as Concerns About In-Flight Fires Mount

The updated rules come as the agency continues to crack down on electronics that use lithium ion batteries due to an increase in related fire incidents onboard airplanes.

September 16, 2025 07:22 PM

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Blane Bachelor

A night time view of the exterior of the French café Le Diplomate on 14th Street in Washington D.C.’s live music corridor.

Bars + Nightlife

A Musician’s Guide to Washington D.C.

Where to go, eat, and listen, according to local artist Neffy.

Sponsored by washington.org

Food + Drink

Foraging Desert Flavors: Behind the Scenes of “New Arizonan” Cuisine

How a small group of chefs are using the ingredients of the Southwest to transform local fare

November 29, 2019 04:13 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Islands

The Best Smaller Islands to Visit in the BVIs

These remote British Virgin Islands are ripe for discovery, including a protected national park and a former pirate hideout.

June 3, 2021 10:45 AM

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Staff

Port Ellen on the coast of the Isle of Islay in Western Scotland at sunrise with row houses lining the waterfront

Hotel News + Openings

A Famous Scottish Distillery Has Opened Its Own Boutique Hotel and Restaurant

The Isle of Islay welcomes Ardbeg House, which celebrates all things whisky.

September 8, 2025 03:21 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Cruise News

This 140-Day Cruise Will Visit 37 Countries Across 6 Continents

Silversea’s new round-the-world cruise will start in January 2026, with all-inclusive sailings starting at $81,900.

June 23, 2023 09:29 AM

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Bailey Berg

Venice, Italy - 10.15.2023: Aсqua alta on San Marco square in Venice. Queues of tourists on special flood protection platforms in Venice.

Here’s what to know about the higher fee to enter the floating city—and who doesn’t have to pay it.

November 12, 2024 12:03 PM

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Erica Firpo

Vincy Overwater Villas at the Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines feature white walls and thatched roofs.

Stay Here Next

This New Resort in the Caribbean Is Being Called “Sandals 2.0.” Here’s Why.

St. Vincent’s first all-inclusive resort immerses guests in the destination and signals the future of the Caribbean-owned brand.

September 17, 2024 12:12 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

Kayaking in Kawela Bay<b> </b>is one of the many experiences offered by The Ritz-Carlton’s resorts on Oʻahu and Maui.

Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton Hawaiʻi Resorts Highlight a More Local Experience

From outrigger canoeing to cultural workshops, these resorts offer families hands-on experiences that go beyond ordinary vacations.

American Express is adding to its Centurion Lounge network with new designs and expanded offerings, aimed at travelers who want more from their time at the airport.

April 21, 2026 11:12 AM

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Bailey Berg

Every September, Everglades City holds a Blessing of the Stone Crab Fleet, a festival to celebrate the area’s signature seafood and those who deliver it.

Food + Drink

Key Lime Pie Is Fine, but This Is Florida’s Real Signature Dish

Stone crab claws are the Sunshine State’s most beloved delicacy, and there’s no better place to eat them than Everglades City.

April 20, 2026 10:23 AM

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Terry Ward

Art + Architecture

A New Field of Light Installation Will Bloom in Texas This Fall

Popular artist Bruce Munro is working on another immersive light installation—this time in Austin, Texas.

May 12, 2022 05:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

Bars + Nightlife

The Bloody Mary Turns 100 in Paris

The iconic vodka-tomato juice cocktail can trace its origins back to Harry’s Bar in Paris in 1921. This week the bar is hosting centenary events to mark the cocktail’s landmark birthday.

December 15, 2021 03:32 PM

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Alex Turnbull

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