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Why You Should Go to New York City This Summer

Everything old is new again in New York.

May 25, 2019 01:52 PM

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One tour company is offering the chance to see the famous Antoni Gaudí-designed church with almost no one else around. Here’s what to know about this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

June 20, 2023 02:09 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

The old Point Comfort Lighthouse in Hampton, Virginia

History + Culture

Hampton, Virginia, Has Become a Tourism Destination. Why Now?

Long overlooked for Colonial Williamsburg, Hampton is reconciling with its pivotal history—and drawing travelers in the process.

August 15, 2022 11:07 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

COVID + Travel

Australia Is Reopening to Vaccinated Travelers This Month

It will have been about 704 days since the borders shut to defend against the COVID crisis—but who’s counting?

February 7, 2022 11:44 AM

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Rod McGuirk

Alyeska Nordic Spa - Relaxation Pool (L) & Signate Sauna Building (R)

Winter Sports

The Après-Ski Trend That Ditches Alcohol for a Different Kind of Relaxation

Spas are changing the game for post-ski recovery, with IV treatments, cryo-ultrasound therapy, and AI massages.

January 16, 2026 04:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Passengers Left Stranded After British Airline Closes Its Doors

An already struggling Flybe has shuttered operations as carriers experience a large-scale drop in demand due to the coronavirus outbreak.

March 5, 2020 07:50 PM

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Danica Kirka

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Denver This Summer

Bright sun, low humidity, and miles of outdoor trails await.

July 8, 2021 07:52 PM

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Irene Rawlings

An American Bison roams the prairie at Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve near Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Outdoor Adventure

Here’s How to Experience North America’s Most Endangered (and Underrated) Ecosystem

The prairie is disappearing, but these seven parks and preserves are working to protect a biodiverse habitat filled with bison, pronghorn, prairie dogs, and plenty of homesteader history.

August 29, 2024 03:00 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A dahabiya is a shallow-bottomed wooden sailboat that offers a different kind of Nile cruise experience.

River Cruises

What It’s Like on a Nile Cruise

A Nile cruise is an essential part of most trips to Egypt, and a dahabiya sailboat cruise is the way to get more out of the experience.

July 3, 2023 08:00 AM

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Fran Golden

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

View of the Klamath river leading into the pacific ocean.

Outdoor Adventure

How Indigenous Adventures Connect Travelers to California

From Klamath paddling to Mojave hiking, Indigenous guides show new ways to explore and care for California’s standout landscapes.

Sponsored by Visit California

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Minneapolis This Fall

One of the country’s most anticipated Indigenous restaurants leads a revival of the Midwestern city’s diverse food scene.

September 2, 2021 05:37 PM

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Andrew Parks

Hotel building with three stories in the middle of a snowy landscape with the northern lights overhead

Hotels We Love

Plan an Iceland Adventure Around These 10 Dreamy Hotels

The Nordic island nation is home to urban boutique hotels, spa resorts, adventure lodges, and even a bubble dome where you can watch the aurora borealis from your bed.

July 23, 2024 08:48 PM

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Elissa Garay

Where to Go in Winter

5 Reasons Why Switzerland Is the Ultimate Winter Escape for Every Traveler

From off-piste skiing to a scenic train ride called “the window to the Swiss Alps,” these are the best ways to experience the season in the Playground of Europe.

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