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Hotels

Dark Skies and Wild Nights: This New Safari Camp in Kenya Lets You Sleep Under the Stars

At this new safari camp in Kenya, the adventure doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Instead, the night sky becomes the main attraction.

April 8, 2025 10:59 AM

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Megan Eaves

Air Travel News

JetBlue Just Launched Its Version of Basic Economy and It’s Not the Worst

You will still get free carry-on, snacks, and live TV, so if you’re OK with boarding last and probably getting a middle seat, JetBlue’s new Blue Basic fare class might not be a bad option.

November 12, 2019 05:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

Virtual Visits to South Australia You Won’t Want to Miss

South Australia’s digital tours of wildlife, wine, and more will ignite your travel dreams.

Sponsored by South Australia Tourism Commission

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Destination Spotlight

8 Must-Stop Places on a Trip Around Japan

Visit both well-loved and lesser-known places on your next Japan trip.

June 2, 2023 05:19 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Air Travel News

Another Boeing 737 Max Hitch Could Further Delay Groundings

United, Southwest, and American Airlines have all taken the aircraft out of service into September.

June 27, 2019 04:41 PM

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David Koenig

Illustration of an oversized bed bug tucked into a bed with planters and rugs on either side

Recent bed bug sightings have served as a crucial reminder that it’s important to know how to spot and prevent these pests from invading your sleep, belongings, and health.

October 9, 2024 01:24 PM

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Terry Ward

Shadowy model airplane on a flat surface

Air Travel News

After a Rocky Start to the Year, Experts Predict What’s Next for Air Travel in 2024

There will be more fliers and (hopefully) fewer delays and cancellations. But other aspects of air travel are less clear.

January 12, 2024 01:29 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Tips + News

Life Slowly Returns to Normal in Beijing as Coronavirus Cases Fall

As some tourist sites welcome back visitors, authorities are limiting access to avoid crowds that might lead to further cross-infections.

March 24, 2020 02:31 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Outdoor Adventure

This New Trail System Carves Through Some of the Best of Canada’s Coastline

The Rockcut Twillingate Trails offer a new way to take in cliffs, sea stacks, wildlife, and beaches in Canada’s easternmost province.

March 27, 2025 03:00 PM

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Maryam Siddiqi

National Parks

Another National Park Will Soon Require Reservations

This fall, Acadia National Park plans to test a new permit system to cut down on traffic and overcrowding.

February 11, 2020 07:31 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Travel Tales

How One Entrepreneur Put Down Roots in Argentina’s Wine Country

Michael Evans went to Argentina to clear his head. Twelve years and a booming business later, he has no intention of leaving.

February 13, 2017 12:12 PM

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Andrew Parks

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Experience Northern California Wine Country in Style

Explore Sonoma and Napa with one of these unique tours.

Sponsored by Visit California

Travel for Good

The Food Movement—and Cookbook—That’s Aiding the Syrian Refugee Crisis

What can you do when the news cycle is cripplingly depressing? This initiative has an answer: Cook.

November 24, 2017 11:34 AM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Air Travel News

99.5 Percent of United Employees Are Now Vaccinated as Terminations Loom

The very high rate of compliance indicates that vaccine requirements work, the airline reports.

September 30, 2021 07:53 PM

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Michelle Baran

Health + Wellness

7 Unique Chocolate Experiences Around the World

From exploring old-school chocolate-making techniques to getting a cacao-infused spa treatment, here’s how to go beyond the bar.

February 6, 2018 08:43 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

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