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Winter 2025

I’m a Fiddle Player Who Felt Disconnected from the Blues. A Trip On the Mississippi Blues Trail Changed That

Writer and musician Emma John travels south to find the beat—and birthplace—of a special kind of Mississippi music.

January 7, 2025 03:07 PM

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Emma John

Restaurants + Cafés

The Next New Meal to Share With Your Friends Is at Momofuku Ssäm Bar

Dinner is best when shared. Ssäm Bar is continuing that tradition with its newest offering, a king crab feast fit for, well, you know.

May 14, 2019 02:54 PM

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Kate Sommers-Dawes

Hotels

Hotels Worth Booking: Santa Monica Proper

This new L.A. hotel stands out with its food, design, and rooftop views.

January 22, 2020 10:48 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

How to Support Small Businesses in Italy When You Can’t Travel There

Rome-based culinary guide and author Katie Parla shares four ways you can help your favorite Italian businesses right now.

April 16, 2020 02:59 PM

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Katie Parla

Art + Culture

Remember the Alamo—but Don’t Sleep on These Underrated Things to Do in San Antonio

There’s way more to San Antonio than the Alamo—here’s how to experience the city like a local.

June 16, 2023 04:55 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Food + Drink

The Best Meals We Ate in 2019

We’ve selected the standout breakfasts, killer lunches, and dreamy dinners that have lingered in our memories as the best tastes of the year. Dig in.

December 20, 2019 01:18 PM

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Staff

Space tourism is quickly becoming a tangible reality—what effect will the industry have on the environment?

Fall 2022

The Promise and Peril of Space Tourism

A space tourism industry is being built on the proposition of personal and existential transformation. But at what cost?

October 11, 2022 01:28 PM

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Jessica Camille Aguirre

Two Bedroom Villa at Adronis wellness concept

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Destination Spas Around the World

If you’re looking for serenity in 2024, check out these top destination spas.

January 31, 2024 12:53 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Air Travel News

The Best U.S. Flight Deals for 2021—and When to Book

There’s no shame in deciding on a trip because you scored a good airfare deal. (We do it all the time.) These 10 domestic destinations are your best bets for cheap flights this year.

July 23, 2021 07:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

Spain’s Most Substantial Stew Is the Definition of Comfort Food

A pot of cocido madrileño is served with a fascinating history—and lots of flavor.

January 9, 2018 10:52 AM

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Leah Messinger

Hiking + Cycling

Hiking With History: A Pilgrimage Along the Selma to Montgomery Trail

What can we learn from retracing the steps of the 1965 civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama? One traveler laces up his boots.

February 25, 2022 01:59 PM

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Joseph Palmer

Bars + Nightlife

Live the High Life at These Chicago Rooftop Bars

For outdoor drinks and dining with a view in Chicago, head to one of these up-high bars.

July 16, 2021 09:35 AM

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Nicole Schnitzler

Where to Travel Next

The Underrated States of America

The ’90s called and it wants its New Jersey jokes back.

October 21, 2022 09:39 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Loyalty + Rewards

Perk Up With These Under-the-Radar Hotel Loyalty Programs

Just because a hotel isn’t part of a big brand doesn’t mean that loyalty goes unrewarded.

September 19, 2017 06:17 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

COVID + Travel

We Reviewed the CDC-Approved COVID Home Tests for International Travel—Here’s What to Know

We road tested the BinaxNOW, Ellume COVID-19, Cue, and Detect home tests to see how they actually fare while traveling.

January 14, 2022 04:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

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