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Hotels

Go Stargazing at These Bubble Hotels and Airbnbs Around the World

Take glamping to a whole new level at one of these bubble hotels and vacation rentals, many with see-through roofs for stargazing.

April 17, 2024 04:48 PM

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Maya Kroth

Accommodations at Singita Mara River Tented Camp in Tanzania feature canvas walls and large king-size beds with gauze netting.

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Great Migration Without Crowds? That’s the Promise of This Refurbished Safari Camp in Tanzania

African design, sustainable operations, and front-row seats to the Great Migration give Singita Mara River Tented Camp the edge in Tanzania’s Lamai Wedge.

April 17, 2024 12:54 PM

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Jane Broughton

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Loyalty + Rewards

How to Maximize Travel Benefits With Multiple Credit Cards

Juggling multiple credit cards can majorly boost your points and miles balance. But before you sign up, consider these tips for minimizing your financial housekeeping.

April 25, 2024 02:40 PM

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Paul Rubio

Books

Powell’s Bookshop Rehires 100 Employees as Online Book Orders Surge

Readers are escaping into fiction during the coronavirus pandemic.

March 30, 2020 02:52 PM

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Tim Chester

Cities We Love

Here’s Where to Revel in Santa Barbara’s Cool Community Vibe

Ramp up the fun in this laid-back coastal California city.

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Where to Go in Fall

6 Great Fall Outdoor Adventures in the Southwest

Ditch the air-conditioning and bask in canyon country’s idyllic weather.

October 21, 2022 02:21 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Hotels

Where to Go in Hawaii Right Now

From the Big Island to Kauai, here’s where to stay and what to do, according to experts.

October 15, 2020 01:45 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

Airlines Were Flying Into Recovery. Then Omicron Came Along.

Will the latest twist in the coronavirus pandemic hamper the recent gains made by the airline industry?

December 17, 2021 08:16 PM

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Barbara Peterson

National Parks

7 Underrated Utah Parks and Monuments for Avoiding the Crowds

There is plenty of natural beauty to be found outside Utah’s “Mighty 5” national parks, and most visitors miss it.

September 17, 2023 10:26 AM

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Erin Van Rheenen

Books

9 Ways to Celebrate UNESCO World Book Day

In 1995, UNESCO’s General Conference declared April 23 to be World Book and Copyright Day. Here are some of the best ways to honor it this year.

April 22, 2020 03:25 PM

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Sara Button

Weekend Getaways

Find a Quiet Summer Hideaway in Carbondale, Colorado

This Colorado charmer packs in plenty of appeal—restaurants, galleries, museums, hot springs, and spas—all with lodging priced at a fraction of the cost of an Aspen-based vacation.

July 7, 2020 07:13 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Food + Drink

This Southern City Is Top of Our List for Food Right Now. Here’s Why.

From Puerto Rican barbecue to Pakistani paneer, Charleston’s restaurants are serving up dishes that transcend the city’s Southern roots.

November 13, 2024 04:56 PM

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Lauren Mowery

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City has a red exterior and pitched roofs.

Hotels

Why Your Next Winter Escape Should Be Canada

Choose your own winter adventure in Canada—be it holiday markets, winter wonderland hikes, or an ice hotel—and base yourself at one of these standout hotels.

November 7, 2024 12:09 PM

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Michael Kaminer

In the Magazine

Trees, Intentional Hiking, and the Beauty of Slime Molds

The translator and editor of “The Hidden Life of Trees” believes that a forest is so much more than a landscape—it’s a place where life happens all around us.

April 22, 2022 04:55 PM

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Sally Kohn

Small Ship Cruises

Virgin Voyages’ First Season to Be as Progressive as Its Rule-Breaking Ship

The new cruise line from Richard Branson will be piloted by a Canadian woman, host an LGBTQ voyage, and have midnight sail-aways. Why are we not surprised?

June 28, 2019 08:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

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