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Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Relax in 5 of the World’s Rowdiest Cities

The best ways to recharge away from the crowds

February 19, 2016 02:33 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Architecture

From Abandoned Prison to Contemporary Art Hot Spot

The winner of this architecture contest will lead an artistic rebirth of Sicily’s 500-year-old Fortress of Santa Caterina.

January 19, 2018 01:56 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Next Great Bubbly Comes From Brazil

Head to South America for world-class sparkling wine and some of the best Italian food outside of Italy.

March 20, 2018 05:33 PM

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Jess Lander

River Cruises

Amazing Kid-Friendly Cruises That Aren’t on a Mega-Ship

Swap the waterslides for a smaller-ship, seafaring adventure to places like the Galápagos, Southeast Asia’s Mekong River, Antarctica, and the Amazon.

January 14, 2020 01:27 PM

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Fran Golden

Islands

A Guide to Creating Your Dominican Republic Bucket List

Here’s everything you should do on your next trip to the Dominican Republic.

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Health + Wellness

Tuning Forks, Singing Bowls, and Sound Baths: Where to Try Sonic Therapy in the USA

Noise can stress us out—but if used right, it can also ground us (and make for a memorable experience while on the road). Here are six places around the USA to have an auditory experience.

February 1, 2019 07:46 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

On the Trail of the Basque . . . in Boise

You’d be forgiven for not pegging Boise as a Basque center, but indeed, this Idahoan city claims the largest concentration of Basque people living outside of their European homeland.

March 21, 2019 06:56 PM

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Judith Fein

Health + Wellness

This L.A. Hidden Gem Is the Wellness Getaway You Need

Full moon yoga, oceanside spa treatments, paddle boarding, and more invigorating experiences await at scenic Terranea Resort.

June 1, 2017 05:46 PM

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Terranea

Weekend Getaways

This 8,000-Person Town is L.A.’s Best Weekend Getaway

Ojai is a relaxing oasis just outside of Los Angeles

March 21, 2016 07:46 PM

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Lacy Colley Yamaoka

Idaho

Overview

January 15, 2020 05:03 PM

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Alex Schechter

Tips + News

A New Biometrics Test Aims to Uncover Your True Travel Desires

Le Club AccorHotels’ “Seeker” project says it’ll let your heart—and brain waves—decide what your next trip should be. But does it actually work? We tested it to find out.

July 3, 2018 12:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

How to Volunteer in the African Wilderness

Channel your inner safari guide while doing meaningful conservation work in Africa—but be sure to vet your program first.

January 25, 2018 02:31 PM

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Adam Welz

History + Culture

What an American Journalist Learned About His Culture on a Holiday in Australia

During ANZAC Day Down Under, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Tony Horwitz caught a glimpse of the country’s true character.

May 30, 2019 06:07 PM

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Tony Horwitz

Museums + Galleries

Everything You Need to Know About the Museum of Broken Relationships

Here’s how a breakup inspired one of the world’s quirkiest museums—and how you can visit.

December 18, 2018 07:44 PM

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Edmund Vallance

Food + Drink

France’s Overlooked Region for Fancy Booze and Relaxation

There’s plenty of good food to go along with the sipping, too.

February 9, 2016 05:20 PM

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Meredith Bethune

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