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The Joys of Cleaning Up a Beach on Vacation

Whether you join an organized cleanup or simply spend 15 minutes tidying the sand around your towel, picking up trash on a beach can help you connect more deeply with your destination.

May 21, 2019 02:40 PM

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Maggie Fuller

This guest room at the Ham Yard Hotel features a bed with a bright red headboard.

Hotels

Everyone Loves a Boutique Hotel. But What Exactly Is One?

We asked the experts to break it down by size, vibe, and appeal—and to share their favorite boutique hotels.

November 17, 2023 12:27 PM

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Nora Zelevansky

Family Travel

An Adventure Playground Opens on NYC’s Governors Island

A summer spot for free play and exploration

May 31, 2016 08:26 PM

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Matt Villano

Sunset over two stupas atop a thickly forested mountain in Thailand

COVID + Travel

The Ethics of Vaccinated Travel

Even if you can travel internationally, should you? We posed the hard questions to ethicists and sustainable travel operators so we can take our next trips mindfully.

April 27, 2021 12:58 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Solo Travel

The “Guardians” Helping Keep Women Travelers Safe

Through crowdsourcing, the SafeUp app is helping solo travelers feel more comfortable all over the world.

January 6, 2022 02:33 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

Epic Trips

5 Dreamy Summer Escapes You Could Win

Pack your bags for a warm-weather getaway you won’t forget.

Sponsored by Marc Fisher LTD

Sunny day with ruins and Greek columns in the foreground

Accessible Travel

Why Aren’t UNESCO World Heritage Sites More Accessible?

UNESCO World Heritage sites are some of the most popular destinations for travelers. Yet many are inaccessible to disabled travelers, and any alterations to the sites are often resisted.

July 16, 2024 08:53 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

View of Philadelphia City Hall across the street with international flags of different countries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on May 2, 2025.

4 Days In

4 Days in Philadelphia: Cobblestones, Calder Sculptures, and a 24/7 Cheese Vending Machine

Emblems of the country’s birth, winding river trails, and great eating are a few of the city’s draws.

October 14, 2025 09:02 AM

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Regan Stephens

Air Travel News

Planes? Trains? Where Masks Are and Aren’t Required Now

A breakdown of where you will and won’t need to mask up after the federal transportation mask mandate was abruptly lifted on April 18.

April 19, 2022 08:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

Solo Travel

This Company Wants You to Study Abroad in Ireland

Go Overseas rolls out a scholarship program for study abroad.

February 17, 2017 06:50 PM

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Matt Villano

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort's overwater bungalows are located in a private lagoon.

Hotels

These Are the 6 Best Hotel Rewards Programs

When it comes to hotels, it pays to be loyal.

November 18, 2023 12:14 PM

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Chris Dong

A mother holding a child wearing a coat and pink backpack in an airport security lane

A new program called Families on the Fly aims to make airport security easier for families, as well as for the general flying public. But whether it works will depend on how it’s executed.

July 23, 2025 06:49 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Books

Journalist Peter Martell on How Conservation Brought Kenyan Communities Together

The “Flowers for Elephants” author discusses how warring neighbors set aside their differences and found common ground by creating a wildlife sanctuary.

May 24, 2022 01:53 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Packing Tips + Gear

Passenger Drones to Double as Taxis in Dubai

Taxis in Dubai are about to look a whole lot different.

February 16, 2017 03:47 PM

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Matt Villano

Cities We Love

Why Now Is the Time to Visit Toronto, According to a Local

Canada’s first Nobu Hotel and the 50th anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival are among the reasons why Toronto’s having a blockbuster year.

July 11, 2025 08:56 PM

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Julia Eskins

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