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Amtrak Is Having a Half-Off Sale Right Now—but It Ends Soon

The two-day sale ends on August 17, so you’ll have to act quickly.

August 16, 2019 03:51 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Coronavirus-Sniffing Dogs Are Being Deployed at These Airports

Finland and the United Arab Emirates have begun using COVID-19-detecting canines to screen infected travelers.

September 23, 2020 03:08 PM

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Jari Tanner

Shrugs, a two-year-old rescue Ragdoll, frequently hikes with his owners in Sedona.

Hiking + Cycling

Think Only Dogs Make Good Hiking Companions? Think Again.

In Sedona, you might see this fluffy, white adventure cat on the trails.

September 6, 2023 10:06 AM

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Melinda Fulmer

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Air Travel News

Seaplane Flights From Manhattan to D.C. Are Launching This Fall

The route offers faster door-to-door travel than jets or trains, taking off from the water in Manhattan and landing on the tarmac in D.C.

August 19, 2022 12:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

Trains

How to Take an Epic Train Trip Through Eastern Canada

Everything you need to know, including when to book your tickets, when to go, and what to do along the way.

April 16, 2020 11:42 AM

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Colleen Kinder

Outdoor Adventure

How the Alpine Designers of Bregenzerwald Let Nature Lead the Way

For the sustainably minded craftspeople in Austria’s most design-forward region, the forest has been a source of inspiration for centuries.

Sponsored by Austria Tourism

Longreads

Iceland’s “Golden Circle” Is Famous. You Should Know Its “Woollen Circle”

Meet the woman helping make Iceland more sustainable, one sweater at a time.

April 10, 2025 09:46 AM

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Lauren Breedlove

A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.

Hotels We Love

The Best Hotels in Tokyo to Book Now

There’s no shortage of amazing stays in Japan’s capital—and these 15 hotels are the city’s best.

June 15, 2023 09:09 AM

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Adam H. Graham

buildings and vineyard-laced hills on the Douro River

River Cruises

This Scenic Wine Region Is Europe’s Most Underrated River Cruise Destination

Making the case for escaping the crowds sailing Europe’s Danube and Rhine rivers and heading to Portugal’s UNESCO-protected Douro Valley instead.

June 15, 2023 08:40 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Mashpi Ecological Reserve, Ecuador, Highlands, Cloud Forest

Sustainable Travel

Can A.I. Make Travel More Climate-Friendly?

Artificial intelligence is poised to help the travel industry reduce emissions and support conservation. But the technology comes with challenges.

August 23, 2024 09:36 AM

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Chloe Bergé

Museums + Galleries

This New Tokyo Museum Feels Like Traveling in Time to Midcentury Japan—Vinyl Records, Rotary Phones, and All

The Odaiba Retro Museum brings Japan’s Shōwa era back to life, tapping into Tokyo’s growing love of analogue nostalgia.

April 16, 2026 02:55 PM

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Karen Gardiner

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.

Sponsored by Visit KC

A wooden building surrounded by trees covered in snow and Christmas lights, with a mountain in the background.

Winter Sports

These 7 U.S. Ski Towns Have Schnitzel, Spätzle, and Plenty of European Charm

You’ll be treated to Swiss chalets, fondue, and dramatic, big powder runs at these historic resorts.

January 16, 2026 03:00 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect, Beachy Weekend Getaway in Montauk, New York

Here’s how to spend a weekend eating, surfing, and meditating in Montauk.

July 16, 2021 03:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Find out why the Caymans are called the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean.

History + Culture

Come Hungry to the Cayman Islands—This Island Paradise Is a Food Lover’s Dream

Spicy lionfish tacos, rich goat curry, and creamy coconut rundown are among the bold island flavors you must sample.

September 19, 2022 10:55 AM

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India-Jayne Trainor

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