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Stargazers Rejoice: United States Gets 3 New International Dark Sky Parks

Since late April, parks in Colorado, Arizona, and Utah have been recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association as exceptional stargazing locations.

May 14, 2019 06:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

6 Great New Hotels in Los Angeles

Hotel development has continued apace in the city in recent years, and these places represent the best of the best.

August 3, 2022 10:11 AM

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Tim Chester

Family Travel

9 Last-Minute Summer Family Getaways in the U.S.

Fall is around the corner, but there’s still time to take the kids somewhere special.

July 29, 2021 05:20 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

Water Sports

The Best Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico

Marine life is as vibrant as overland life.

March 29, 2021 02:05 PM

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Terry Ward

Cities We Love

No Cars Allowed: The 10 Best Pedestrian Streets Around the World

From Glasgow to Beijing, these are some of the most popular pedestrianized streets around the world.

December 29, 2020 03:34 PM

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Nile Cappello

Art + Culture

9 Photos to Fuel Your Ireland Wanderlust

Photographer Jooney Woodward captures the haunting beauty of Western Ireland.

February 7, 2017 12:48 PM

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Staff

How are social issues affecting travelers’ choices about where to visit—and spend their hard-earned vacation dollars?

Some travelers have decided to forgo travel to places whose politics don’t match their own.

May 31, 2022 05:30 PM

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Victoria M. Walker

Travel for Good

In A Lesser-Known Part of Patagonia, Tourism is Helping Keep the Coastline Wild

In coastal Argentina, a new conservation model combines rewilding and tourism to protect an untouched and very special place.

March 1, 2024 02:54 PM

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Tim Chester

Islands

Exploring the Other Side of Haiti

A world traveler returns home to Haiti and finds the beauty, history, and warmth that the world is overlooking.

November 23, 2021 02:00 PM

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Mariette Williams

Packing Tips + Gear

This Is the World’s First Onboard Virtual Reality Experience

Eurostar’s immersive experience lets train travelers of all ages embark on a free virtual voyage across the English Channel and under the sea.

July 31, 2017 05:38 PM

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Sarah Buder

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

See How this Fourth-Generation Cooper Makes Wine Barrels the Traditional French Way

For more than 20 years, Douglas Rennie has been bringing his craft wooden barrels to Napa Valley Wineries.

November 22, 2019 07:31 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

Art + Architecture

The 8 Most Iconic Art Deco Buildings in Miami

Immerse yourself in all the architectural glamour of Old Florida—pastel colors, neon, and window “eyebrows” all included.

May 30, 2022 11:09 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Does Planning Future Travel Fend off the Pandemic Blues—or Just Make It Worse?

New research shows that trip planning can in fact lift our spirits. We can attest it has worked for us.

September 8, 2020 05:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

United States and Canada Will Close Border to Nonessential Travel

A few exemptions will be allowed, since completely closing the border would cause severe damage to both the highly integrated U.S. and Canadian economies.

March 18, 2020 01:20 PM

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Rob Gillies

Safari

Botswana’s Chobe Game Lodge Is Changing Safaris With All-Women Guide Teams

One game lodge in Botswana is revolutionizing the safari industry with its team of “Chobe’s Angels.”

May 17, 2022 02:13 PM

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Sucheta Rawal

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