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Longreads

New York City Is Known for Big Things. Its Latest Attraction Is Tiny.

Though small, “pocket forests” are mighty, containing incredible biodiversity and helping to rewild cities. New York just got its first.

August 1, 2024 10:35 AM

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Harrison Hill

Epic Trips

Exploring Alaska’s Otherworldly Beauty

Head north to experience a rugged landscape awash in natural treasures.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

The Mistral Beach Club at Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split

Hotels

Where to Stay Along Croatia’s Adriatic Coast

From the Roman ruins of Pula to the waterfront promenades of Split, these two hotels put Croatia’s beaches and history within easy reach.

Sponsored by Radisson Hotels

Food + Drink

These Women-Led Restaurants Are Saving Mexico’s Endangered Indigenous Recipes

In the state of Guanajuato, cooks at restaurants and ranches are plating up centuries-old recipes using endemic ingredients.

June 4, 2026 03:11 PM

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Imogen Lepere

Outdoor Adventure

These 3 Tours Get You (Responsibly) Close to Grizzlies, Polar Bears, and Even Rare Spirit Bears

These guides will get you as safely (and ethically) close to a bear as possible.

October 3, 2025 01:02 PM

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Susan Portnoy

Cruise

Introducing the World’s Newest Ocean

The National Geographic Society for the first time named the Southern Ocean as the newest of Earth’s five oceans. Dive into what it means for conservation—and travelers.

August 26, 2021 02:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The Best Airlines in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards

It’s been a tough year for the airline industry, but these carriers are still best in class.

December 18, 2020 04:07 PM

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Staff

Air Travel News

United Returns to New York’s JFK Airport

After a five-year hiatus, the airline has started offering service to San Francisco and Los Angeles from the New York hub again.

March 29, 2021 06:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

Not Your Average Gas Station Food: 7 Amazing Restaurants in Former Fuel Stops

On your next road trip, stop by these converted gas stations for a very different kind of fuel.

April 1, 2019 10:00 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Travel Inspiration

The Best Things to Do in Arizona

Rugged beauties like the Grand Canyon and the red rocks of Sedona entice travelers, but high-end resorts and top culinary options make this vast western state worthy of many return visits.

January 14, 2020 05:28 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Train Travel

New U.S. Rail Service Could Be Coming to a Town Near You

Amtrak is about to get a $66 billion boost—these are the destinations most likely to benefit.

November 11, 2021 10:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

Why the British Virgin Islands Are Better Than Ever

Two years after Hurricane Irma, the BVI are making up for lost time. Here’s where to go now.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands

Camping

This California State Park Is Getting a New Beachfront Campground

Located on Monterey Bay, the new Fort Ord Dunes State Park campground is slated to be bookable in 2022 and will be the first coastal campground to open in California in 30 years.

February 25, 2020 08:43 PM

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Maggie Fuller

The Alder House suite's living area in the 1 Hotel Seattle with wood floors and plants

Stay Here Next

This New Design-Led Hotel Brings Calm to Seattle’s Tech Core

With its soothing design and sustainability-driven ethos, the new 1 Hotel Seattle offers a tranquil base in the South Lake Union neighborhood.

September 19, 2025 07:38 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

These U.S. Hotels Will Make You Fall in Love with History

Autograph Collection Hotels bring their unique histories into the present—and make for immersive guest experiences.

Sponsored by Autograph Collection Hotels

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