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Downtown Nashville city skyline building view along the Cumberland River. Photo taken in Nashville Tennessee during a cloudy autumn day

4 Days In

4 Days in Nashville: 100-Layer Doughnuts, a Century-Old Print Shop, and Custom Cowboy Hats

Four days exploring Music City is just enough time to find the Nashville that exists beyond the honkytonks.

February 24, 2026 07:25 AM

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Jillian Dara

Aerial view of St Regis Bora Bora with mountains rising out of turquoise water in the distance

Loyalty + Rewards

Psst. You Don’t Have to Use a Credit Card to Earn Travel Rewards

If you don’t have a desire for credit card debt, but still like the idea of earning travel rewards, you have options.

December 8, 2025 03:16 PM

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Katherine Fan

Travel gives us the opportunity to meet people from different walks of life— and to treat them with dignity.

Winter 2024

What Should I Do When Someone Approaches Me for Money While I’m Traveling?

Our debut advice column examines an age-old travel quandary: the ethics of interacting with panhandlers.

May 31, 2023 05:43 PM

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Anu Taranath

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Tired of Feeling Stiff on Long Flights? Do These 5 Airplane Stretches Next Time You Fly

If you’re tired of feeling stiff after a long-haul flight, here are stretches you can do without getting up from your seat.

March 3, 2025 01:53 PM

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Nathalie Alonso

Everything You Need to Know About Albuquerque’s Massive Hot Air Balloon Festival

Festivals + Events

This Year’s Hot Air Balloon Festival in Albuquerque Coincides with a Solar Eclipse

The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is among the world’s largest ballooning events. Here’s what to know to best experience the autumn spectacle.

August 30, 2023 04:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

Loyalty + Rewards

Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred Is the Only Travel Credit Card You Need

With great travel protections and points that transfer to over a dozen airline and hotel partners, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is the best travel credit card around.

June 25, 2021 03:52 PM

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Eric Rosen

exterior of Boon Fly Café, a restaurant in a big red barn-style building in Napa

Restaurants + Cafés

Where the Locals Eat in Napa Valley

Not sure which restaurant to book on your trip to this iconic Californian wine region? Ask a local.

October 7, 2023 01:28 PM

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Courtney Humiston

Two men chat outside the storefront of M. Dumas & Sons in Charleston

History + Culture

Charleston Markets and Makers Worth Visiting

Boutiques, markets, galleries, and ateliers—discover why the Holy City is the region’s retail standard-bearer.

Sponsored by Explore Charleston

COVID + Travel

The World’s Happiest Country Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers

Finland is now welcoming fully vaccinated Americans with no testing or quarantine requirement.

July 29, 2021 06:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN ISLAND - FEB 26: Disney Cruise Line, cruise ship Disney Magic Sails from Port George Town on February 26, 2013.

COVID + Travel

CDC Stops Reporting the Number of COVID Cases on Cruise Ships

The agency has halted its program that kept track of COVID cases and outbreaks on cruise vessels.

July 22, 2022 04:29 PM

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Fran Golden

Weekend Getaways

Why a Weekend Getaway in San Antonio Hill Country Will Surprise You

Wining, dining, and those central Texas sunsets that smear the sky hot pink.

March 4, 2022 12:15 PM

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Diana Spechler

Six Senses Laamu is a model for sustainable hospitality in the Maldives.

Travel for Good

Your Next Beach Vacation Could Help Protect the Ocean

The tide of voices advocating for ocean protection seems to be rising—and a traveler’s actions can speak loudly.

June 2, 2023 05:16 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Outdoor Adventure

5 Ways To Reap the Benefits of the Great Outdoors in Tucson

From year-round birdwatching in mild weather to skiing down one of its highest mountains, Tucson boasts the most diverse options for getting outside and being active of any Southwest city.

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