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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

Travel Tales

Rewilding Australia

From its deserts to its reefs, Australia’s unique ecosystems have long been under pressure from human activity. Now some humans are helping nature push back.

April 8, 2020 02:18 PM

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Emma John

A large assortment of mainly rolling luggage crowded together at an airport

Air Travel News

Are Flights Still Being Canceled Following the Microsoft Outage?

Four days after a CrowdStrike software update crashed Microsoft computer systems, one airline is still struggling more than most.

July 23, 2024 03:39 PM

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Chris Dong

In "The Reluctant Traveler" Eugene Levy visits Costa Rica, Utah, Finland, Japan, the Maldives, Portugal, South Africa, and Italy.

How the 76-year-old actor, who doesn’t like travel, became the host of Apple TV+'s newest travel show, which premiers February 24.

February 22, 2023 02:36 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Mar Del Cabo has sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

Health + Wellness

For the Stressed, Tired, and Burned Out: Hotels Are Now Offering “Extreme Relaxation” Vacations

Hotels are offering thoughtfully crafted programs where the luxury of travel isn’t about packing your itinerary—it’s about unpacking your stress.

January 14, 2025 03:22 PM

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Jordi Lippe-McGraw

Art + Culture

The Best Travel Shows to Stream Right Now

Enjoy the thrill of the chase in Paris, a Stanley Tucci tour of Italy, and a puppet’s-eye view of global cuisine with these streaming TV shows.

March 9, 2021 10:59 AM

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Staff

Air Travel News

Southwest Finally Launches Hawaii Flights With $49 One-Way Fares

Hurry, these flight deals are selling out fast.

March 4, 2019 12:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Illustration of woman holding three giant credit cards on pastel background

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Maximize Travel Benefits With Multiple Credit Cards

Juggling multiple credit cards can majorly boost your points and miles balance. But before you sign up, consider these tips for minimizing your financial housekeeping.

April 25, 2024 02:40 PM

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Paul Rubio

People eating seafood in a restaurant in Thessaloniki

In the Magazine

Where to Go, What to Eat, and Where to Stay in Greece’s Capital of Cool, Thessaloniki

With its unstoppably energetic spirit, Greece’s Thessaloniki is so much more than a “second city.”

September 28, 2023 10:10 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Visas + Passports

U.S. Passports Will Soon Get More Expensive

The increased prices go toward security features and will take effect on December 27.

December 21, 2021 02:42 PM

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Caitlin Morton

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

COVID + Travel

Jamaica Is Dropping All Travel Restrictions

Starting April 16, Jamaica is discontinuing the prearrival testing requirement.

April 14, 2022 05:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Airlines Are Ditching Carbon Offsets. That’s a Mistake.

Several operators are choosing to focus on sustainable fuels, but quality offsets can still play a valuable role in tackling climate change.

February 16, 2023 05:46 PM

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Emily Nyrop

6 Lantern Festivals That’ll Brighten Your Life

Art + Culture

8 Truly Brilliant Global Lantern Festivals Worth Traveling for—from Chiang Mai to Nagasaki

These luminous events, from Chiang Mai to O‘ahu, are rooted in ancient cultural traditions.

October 20, 2025 06:13 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

The Importance of (Actually) Reusing and Recycling Outdoor Gear

A relationship with the outdoors is a good thing. But we also need to consider what we wear when we’re out there.

September 20, 2022 08:23 AM

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Latria Graham

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