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Hotels

6 Native American–Owned Hotels for Your Next Trip

Gain a better understanding of Native American history and culture through these hotels.

November 13, 2024 01:25 AM

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Carrie Back

Outdoor Adventure

Why Scotland is an Outdoor Adventure Like No Other

This country tops the list of all types of outdoor enthusiasts—and for good reason.

February 18, 2022 05:33 PM

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Sponsored by Visit Scotland

Weekend Getaways

10 Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit This Winter

Bigger isn’t always better when it’s time to get away. Case in point: These smaller, off-the-radar enclaves across the United States are well worth the wander come wintertime.

December 3, 2019 05:31 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Beaches

Puerto Rico, Revived

As residents of the Caribbean island rebuild in the wake of two devastating hurricanes, the commitment to community—and each other—is stronger than ever.

December 6, 2019 05:02 PM

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Ramona Ausubel

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

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Travel Hack Can Help You Save Hundreds of Dollars While Shopping Abroad

Go ahead . . . buy that expensive European designer bag. You may get some cash back thanks to this handy travel tip.

February 2, 2024 11:31 AM

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Dominique Michelle Astorino

Epic Trips

On a Cruise to the Remote Arctic, Where Polar Bears Roam (for Now)

What an expedition cruise in the rugged yet fragile High Arctic can teach travelers about the planet.

October 10, 2022 01:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

A World of Wonder

Now, more than ever, we want to deepen our appreciation of nature around the planet—but rather than just see and do, we want to serve and protect.

May 4, 2022 07:52 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Restaurants + Cafés

Travelers Are Going Nuts for Vegan Vacations (Even the Omnivores Want In)

With new vegan travel experiences sprouting up every day, it’s easier than ever for the vegan, vegetarian, and vegan-curious eaters of the world to follow their taste buds.

July 26, 2018 03:04 PM

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Rachel Krantz

Camping

The 10 Best State Parks in Texas You Need to Visit

Desert mountains, sandy beaches, clear blue rivers, and deep canyons. The Lone Star State has it all—and you can find it in a state park.

March 31, 2022 04:57 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Cities We Love

Get Off the Beaten Slopes at These Less-Visited U.S. Ski Destinations

United Airlines Is Making These Lesser-Known Ski Resorts More Accessible Than Ever

Sponsored by United Airlines

Outdoor Adventure

Arizona’s Dark Skies: Where to Find Them and How to Enjoy Them

Through its parks, cities, and state-of-the-art observatories, the Grand Canyon State offers some of the best stargazing in the country.

January 13, 2020 04:40 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Air Travel News

8 Ways to Get Business-Class Seats on Your Next Flight—Without Paying Full Price

From repositioning flights to the power of an informed newsletter, there are a variety of ways you can upgrade to the front of the plane without breaking the bank.

March 19, 2025 09:36 AM

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Bailey Berg

Safari

This Lion Safari Gives Travelers a Deeper Look at Wildlife Conservation in Africa

For the first time, travelers can follow the path of a two-country collaboration in Africa that’s protecting one of nature’s noblest species.

May 18, 2022 11:35 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

In Defense of Lugging a Cast-Iron Skillet Into the Wilderness

Camping

In Defense of Lugging a Cast-Iron Skillet Into the vWilderness

Most hard-core campers go minimal with their backcountry camping cuisine, but one food-obsessed group goes all out for a wild feast that is both ridiculous and sublime.

July 17, 2019 06:05 PM

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Lauren Sloss

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