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Food + Drink

The Ultimate Trip Ideas for Travelers in California

Plan a dream vacation in sunny California to suit all types of interests.

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New Hotels, Restaurants, and Flight Routes—Why You Should Travel to the Caribbean Right Now

New tours of Cuba, renovated hotels with beachfront rooms, and a very tempting food festival await.

January 23, 2025 03:19 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Working Flower Farm South Africa Airbnb Pool

Hotels

14 Airbnbs You’ll Want to Book Just for the Pool

From Palm Springs to Palermo, these Airbnbs with pools are worth adding to your wish list for future trips.

June 28, 2023 08:02 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Propeller plane by the shoreline of a beach

Off The Tourist Trail

Skip the Crowds: The Best Places in Florida to Visit Next

Head to deserted beaches, seek out lesser-known state parks, and explore downtown Orlando’s neighborhoods.

February 21, 2025 12:05 PM

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Terry Ward

Camping

You Can Go Glamping Next Door to a Chocolate Factory in Slovenia

The “Chocolate Village by the River” gives chocoholics prime access to the Teta Frida chocolate factory.

January 30, 2020 04:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

What to Know About Spain’s La Tomatina Festival

La Tomatina, a tomato-throwing festival hosted each year in Buñol, Spain, is back on for 2022. Here’s what to know before attending.

May 23, 2022 01:38 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

U.S. Beaches

Rediscover Luxury at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Immerse yourself in activities while unwinding at this idyllic resort

Sponsored by Dorado Beach

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Longreads

How Many Countries Have You Visited? Inside the Quest to Become the World’s “Biggest” Traveler

For some adventurous travelers, going everywhere is not enough.

December 3, 2024 11:46 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

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Where to Go in Winter

Escape the Cold in These 7 Countries Where It’s Summer Right Now

Tired of winter? These Southern Hemisphere destinations offer summer sunshine from December through February.

December 18, 2024 01:33 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

The empty sandy expanse and grassy dunes of Gorteen Bay Beach.

Where to Go in Spring

Why Off Season Is a Magical Time to Travel in Ireland

You’ll be rewarded with blissfully empty beaches and unhurried meandering from cafés to craft studios.

April 29, 2024 01:58 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Beaches

Caribbean Update: These Hurricane-Hit Islands Are Now Welcoming Travelers

As the region continues to recover from hurricanes Irma and Maria, find out which islands are ready to welcome travelers—and which ones aren’t. Updated February 2018.

February 20, 2018 05:25 PM

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Bob Curley

Travel for Good

Electric Planes Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

Electric aviation is no flight of fancy: Leading airlines like United and EasyJet are onboard as early adopters, with the first U.S. commercial routes slated for 2026.

March 3, 2022 03:00 PM

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Elissa Garay

Actors rehearsing a new play by Langston Hughes at Good Sheperd Community Center in Chicago.

Art + Culture

In Cleveland, Ohio, a Quest for Poet Langston Hughes

The Harlem Renaissance literary icon has deep Midwestern roots.

October 25, 2023 01:53 PM

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Nneka M. Okona

Tips + News

During the Pandemic, It’s Time to Stay Put—and It Goes Against Our Core Values

The call is really not to “do” something, but to “not do” something.

March 14, 2020 02:13 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Epic Trips

In the Smallest State in Mexico, A Search for the Perfect Taco

Two hours from Mexico City, Tlaxcala offers a chance to leave the tourist-taco trail to see what’s happening close to the source of the ingredients.

March 19, 2024 01:16 PM

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Naomi Tomky

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