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For decades, some people have held fast to the belief that the hometown of the holiday icon is in northern Finland—not the North Pole.

December 14, 2021 10:26 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

The Best NYC-Area Beach Town Is in New Jersey

With the splashy new Asbury Ocean Club Hotel—and several great restaurants, bars, and music venues—Asbury Park is where you want to spend your last few summer weekends.

September 5, 2019 11:30 AM

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Natalie Beauregard

Air Travel News

American Airlines to Use “Virus-Killing” Surface Coating on Planes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given the carrier the green light to use a newly approved antimicrobial solution to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

August 26, 2020 11:15 AM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Research is one of a few brands that make its ski gear in extended sizes.

Packing Tips + Gear

For Fat Travelers, Cold Weather Gear Shouldn’t Be This Hard to Find

Everyone deserves gear that fits, performs, and looks good.

February 3, 2023 03:00 PM

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Naomi Tomky

Tips + News

Germany Cancels Oktoberfest for the Second Year in a Row

Bavarian officials called off the festival once again due to coronavirus concerns.

May 3, 2021 12:34 PM

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David Rising

Cruise

U.S. Cruising Won’t Restart Until 2021

Cruise lines have extended their pause on sailings through the end of the year as they address the CDC’s new cruising guidelines.

November 4, 2020 05:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

This Airbnb Listing Lets You Sleep Below 80 Volcanoes in France

Priced at €1, the one-night stay is available to book starting July 19.

July 8, 2021 09:57 AM

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Caitlin Morton

Art + Culture

This Year’s Must-Visit Arts Destination Is Not Where You Might Think

With conservation-minded watercolors and giant fiberglass lobsters, Islamorada’s artists are capturing the essence of the Florida Keys.

January 14, 2025 02:36 PM

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Charlene Fang

Destination Spotlight

The 10 Best Things to Do in Asheville

This North Carolina city stands out with its singular culture—celebrating craft beer and culinary upstarts, artists and free spirits—and a rich history.

April 1, 2021 02:18 PM

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Lindsay Tigar

Tips + News

You Could Win 25 Years of Free Annual Trips From This Tour Operator

Exodus Travels is offering travelers the chance to receive one free trip every year for the next quarter century—and all you have to do is enter an online contest.

November 6, 2019 05:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

Where to Go in Spring

This Historic Arizona Hotel Is the Perfect Place to Celebrate Spring

Get into the spirit of the season at the Arizona Biltmore with blooming wildflowers, Spring Training, an outdoor spa, and more.

Sponsored by Arizona Biltmore

Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.

Hotels

15 Magical Tree House Hotels Around the World

Eat, sleep, and live your childhood dream with a bird’s-eye view at one of these tree house hotels.

September 11, 2023 10:07 AM

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Ann Abel

Art + Culture

This Obama-Themed Route in Chicago Visits All the First Couple’s Favorite Haunts

Here’s how to spend a day in the city as the former president would, from legendary restaurants to the new Barack Obama Presidential Library opening in June 2026.

June 3, 2026 05:40 PM

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Steve Knopper

History + Culture

This Travel App Offers a New Way to Learn About Black History Around the World

Adventurely is using travel to help people engage with the history and culture of the global Black diaspora.

June 19, 2020 08:05 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Winter Sports

Who Wears It Well? The Best in Après-Ski Outfits

The top après-ski style contenders come from Switzerland and Colorado, where the “little black dress” of ski comes into play.

December 21, 2020 06:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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