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Off The Tourist Trail

Why You Should Book Your Next Trip in the Off Season

Book outside peak periods to experience a more relaxed and intimate kind of travel.

September 13, 2019 06:48 PM

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Tim Chester

Art + Culture

Essential Movies Set in New York City to Stream Right Now

Wishing you could get a taste of the Big Apple? Watching these movies about NYC can take you there, if only on screen.

April 17, 2020 12:53 PM

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Staff

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in New Orleans at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in New Orleans from the safety and comfort of your own home.

May 7, 2020 03:12 PM

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Ann Shields

Air Travel News

United Is Adding 1,600 Premium Seats to Its Fleet

The airline will shrink economy sections to add more business and first-class seats on more than 100 planes—a move United says won’t result in higher fares for budget-minded travelers.

February 7, 2019 02:55 PM

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David Koenig

Air Travel News

Delta to Trim 100 Flights per Day From Its Summer Schedule

From July 1 to August 7, the carrier will be cutting back on service primarily in the U.S. and Latin America.

May 27, 2022 04:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Canada Bans Keeping Whales and Dolphins in Captivity

According to new legislation, any facilities that currently house the marine mammals will not be able to breed or acquire any additional whales, dolphins, or porpoises.

June 13, 2019 04:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Insiders

Meet the Man Who Designs Your Travel Experiences

From airport terminals to hotels to theatrical productions, David Rockwell has shaped many facets of the travel industry with his innovative ideas.

November 16, 2017 03:02 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Books

Independent Bookstores in New York City That We Love

With everything from miles (and miles) of books to discussions with authors, these bookstores are our favorites for a reason.

April 23, 2020 09:54 AM

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Staff

Illustrated header for Sisonke Msimang's piece "A Big Family"

Fall 2022

Two Children, One Closed Border: How Australian Lockdowns Affected One Big International Family

When the COVID-19 pandemic ground her globe-trotting life to a halt, writer Sisonke Msimang learned deeper truths about travel.

October 25, 2022 01:40 PM

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Sisonke Msimang

Travel for Good

The Revival of Traditional Voyaging in Hawai‘i

A photographer and member of Maui’s Hui O Waa Kaulua voyaging community shares what it’s like to sail the ocean in a traditional wa‘a, or canoe.

September 2, 2021 05:37 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Other

Why Tucson Is Arizona’s Best Food City

The Old Pueblo outdoes its neighbors with Sonoran specialties, locally owned restaurants, a dedication to native ingredients, and some great beer and Chinese food.

January 14, 2020 10:58 AM

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Andi Berlin

Due to high demand, Global Entry applications are taking up to 18 months in some cases.

Air Travel News

Your Global Entry Application Could Take More Than a Year—but There Are Ways to Speed It Up

Enrollment on Arrival and Appointment Scanner can help you get Global Entry faster.

August 30, 2022 07:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

Jaguar rewilding in Caiman Ecological Refuge, in Brazil's Pantanal.

Safari

Venturing into Brazil’s Pantanal Region on a Jaguar Safari

In the Brazilian wetlands, we track jaguars and hyacinth macaws on a wildlife conservation tour in the same time zone as New York City.

October 17, 2022 01:45 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Art + Culture

Postcards Are Better Than Instagram Posts. And I’ll Tell You Why.

A frequent traveler makes a case for why postcards should not be a thing of the past.

August 25, 2025 01:48 PM

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Pat Tompkins

COVID + Travel

Iceland to Lift All Travel Restrictions

Starting tomorrow, the island nation will no longer require travelers to have a negative COVID-19 test to visit.

February 24, 2022 12:32 PM

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Bailey Berg

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