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The True Heart of California’s Bay Area Is in the Russian River Valley

The gods of climate change made some of their first displays of power in this slice of rural California, where there’s much to love and much to protect.

December 1, 2021 02:31 PM

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Chris Colin

Where to Travel Next

What to Do in Chicago This Spring

Waking after a long deep-freeze of a winter, the Windy City bursts into colorful spring with a happening hotel, some venerable Old Masters, and a lovely day in the park.

April 23, 2019 06:59 PM

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Ann Shields

The dive jetty of the diving school at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives

Hotels

I Spent a Week Scuba Diving at a Luxury Resort—Here’s Why (and Where) I’d Do It Again

You don’t have to rough it to scuba dive in epic underwater sites. These hotels pair luxury with world-class reefs.

April 16, 2025 11:22 AM

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Chris Dong

A bald black woman in a yellow shirt kissing a giraffe at a nature sanctuary in kenya

Books

Jessica Nabongo, the First Black Woman to Visit Every Country, Tells All in Her New Book

In “The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the World,” Nabongo shares vignettes from 100 of the 195 U.N.-recognized countries she visited.

June 28, 2022 03:58 PM

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Bailey Berg

The pool at the Berkeley City Club has art deco tiling and a blue ceiling

Hotels

You Can Stay in These 6 City Club Hotels Even if You’re Not a Member

Architecture, history, and fitness star in these exclusive club hotels that let nonmembers check in.

April 15, 2025 11:17 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Epic Trips

This Private-Jet Journey Comes with a Special AFAR Touch

Immerse yourself in four emerging destinations on this exclusive 13-day Journeys from London with AFAR and TCS World Travel.

November 25, 2019 11:55 AM

People in a horse-drawn carriage in front of colorful houses.

Cities We Love

The Best Midsize Cities in the United States in 2020

Honolulu, Charleston, and El Paso are among the winners in a new report from Resonance Consultancy.

June 23, 2020 08:00 AM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

Venice, Dolphins, and Northern Lights: Live Webcams for Virtual Travel

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, stay home and travel virtually with these live streams of the Eiffel Tower, Japanese snow monkeys, spacewalks, and more.

March 20, 2020 11:43 AM

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Jake Emen

COVID + Travel

U.S. to Open Canada and Mexico Land Borders to Vaccinated Travelers

The new policy comes as the Biden administration prepares to lift the international travel ban for vaccinated visitors starting in November.

October 13, 2021 04:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Have a Peaceful and Serene Getaway in Santa Barbara

Ride the rails, grab a paddle, and relax with thoughtful hotel packages.

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Family Travel

Living the Scandinavian Dream in the Pacific Northwest

One writer on Samish Island, the family retreat that taught her the art of paying attention.

May 26, 2020 09:14 AM

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Aislyn Greene

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Bangkok, According to Locals

Explore Buddhist temples, learn about traditional textiles, and hop on a motorbike for Michelin-starred fine dining.

September 26, 2024 06:16 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Museums + Galleries

Bob Dylan Museum Debuts in Tulsa

The new center takes visitors on an immersive journey through the artist’s decades-long legacy and indelible mark on music and pop culture history.

May 9, 2022 05:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

7 Must-Visit Places in Alberta, Canada

From expansive national parks to lively cities, the Canadian province will keep you busy for days.

December 8, 2021 02:34 PM

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Anna Haines

Other

The Essential Guide to Nova Scotia

Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, untouched nature, and culinary trails lined with lobster in this coastal Canadian province.

February 19, 2020 10:32 AM

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Renee Suen

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