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For decades, some people have held fast to the belief that the hometown of the holiday icon is in northern Finland—not the North Pole.

December 14, 2021 10:26 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Art + Culture

8 Must-See Places in Kansas City and the Innovative Women Behind Them

In every corner of this vibrant Midwestern community in Missouri, from its celebrated jazz scene to a Vietnamese cafe, visionary women are transforming Kansas City.

Temperatures reached 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit in eastern England this week, shattering previous records as countries throughout Europe face dangerously hot weather.

July 19, 2022 04:48 PM

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Danica Kirka

Under Canvas Yosemite tents surrounded by trees

Stay Here Next

Under Canvas Yosemite Is Finally Open—Here’s What It’s Like at California’s Newest Glamping Resort

The first California retreat from Under Canvas is near Yosemite National Park and offers an idyllic mix of high-end amenities and the chance to get up close and personal with nature.

May 21, 2026 03:38 PM

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Erin Feher

Disney

Walt Disney World Plans to Reopen in July

After 17 weeks shut, the theme parks opt for a phased reopening with limited capacity and no parades or fireworks.

June 23, 2020 02:57 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Where to Travel Next

The Uncrowded Destinations Where Travel Advisors Are Quietly Sending Their Clients

From a blissfully serene Japanese island to still undiscovered spots in Italy, here’s where to escape the hordes.

September 25, 2024 07:57 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Air Travel News

Caribbean Airlines: Nonstop JFK to the Grenadines for $242

New weekly service from New York City will deliver you to sunny St. Vincent in less than five hours.

March 21, 2018 11:33 AM

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Matthew Phenix

A tea set with a floral pattern in front of a round tiered tray with snacks

Travel Tips + Etiquette

A Guide to the Etiquette of British Afternoon Tea—and Where in London to Enjoy It

Tracing its roots to a 19th-century duchess, afternoon tea is moving into the present with contemporary remixes while retaining the historic charm that makes it a favorite among visitors.

May 26, 2024 09:11 AM

A wooden cabin-like building in a clearing surrounded by trees with a deer in the foreground

Hotel News + Openings

A Japanese Outdoor Brand Debuted Its Glamping Concept in the U.S. We Got a First Look

How I became a Snow Peak fan-girl in one short weekend.

July 31, 2024 12:20 PM

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Naomi Tomky

Food + Drink

Waterworld

America’s first water sommelier believes that the more we think about what we drink, the more we will care about the planet. But first, he has to get people to take him seriously.

October 28, 2020 11:13 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Lifeguard Tower at Bolsa Chica State Beach Huntington Beach California

Epic Trips

Why Huntington Beach Is Perfect for a Long Weekend

With picture-perfect waves, scenic coastal trails, and a thriving craft brewery scene, Huntington Beach deserves a closer look.

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