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The 46 Best Podcasts for Your Next Road Trip or Long Flight

The podcasts to listen to on your next long drive or plane ride, whether you’re a history nerd, traveling with kids, or just in need of a true-crime fix.

May 1, 2024 11:02 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Epic Trips

Still Down for Wheels Up: The Trips We’re Booking When Coronavirus Is in the Rearview

COVID-19 may have grounded us for now, but that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped being travelers.

March 26, 2020 12:01 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Ocean Cruises

7 Rules for Surviving a Cruise With Your Mother

A Baltic Sea voyage on Viking Cruises proves just the ticket to satisfy both our 30-something writer and her baby-boomer mom.

November 6, 2018 05:18 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Weekend Getaways

Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to New Orleans

The always-on NOLA party scene makes for a great change of pace. Here’s how to dial up the fun this (or any) weekend.

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Restaurants + Cafés

France’s Most Magical (and Difficult) Dessert Is on the Rise—Again

As French tastes shift to comforting classics, the soufflé is making a comeback.

May 22, 2018 07:49 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Weekend Getaways

10 Cozy Hotels for a Romantic Getaway

For a dreamy weekend away, snuggle up at one of these sweet retreats with fireplaces, hot tubs, and more.

June 10, 2020 09:21 AM

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Erika Hueneke

Safari

6 Ways to Get Out of the Safari Vehicle

These experiences take you way beyond the 4x4.

June 15, 2017 08:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Epic Trips

How to Visit Antarctica for Just 1 Day

Antarctica usually falls into the “epic big trips” category of travel, but a new package from Cape Town’s Ellerman House can turn that dream adventure into a day trip.

September 7, 2017 12:32 PM

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Mary Holland

Museums + Galleries

The New National Museum of Qatar Opens in Doha

The Jean Nouvel-designed building inspired by the desert rose is dedicated to the history and cultural heritage of Qatar.

March 28, 2019 08:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

Chefs Remember Joël Robuchon and His Signature Dish

Here’s where you can try the late chef’s iconic mashed potatoes, plus three other Joël Robuchon restaurants worth traveling for.

August 7, 2018 01:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

Dance of the Spider Women: A Mystical Tradition in a Forgotten Corner of Italy

In Salento, pizzica music is a passionate source of regional pride.

May 6, 2020 04:19 PM

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Laura Fraser

Air Travel News

What Airlines Are Doing to Prove Their Planes Are (Extra) Clean

Following new guidance from the CDC and faced with travelers’ concerns about the spread of coronavirus, carriers are stepping up measures to clean and disinfect their aircraft.

March 11, 2020 07:39 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Festivals + Events

Opening the Doors of Luxury Travel

What it’s like to attend ILTM.

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