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France Will Implement New “Ecotax” on Plane Tickets in 2020

Starting next year, all flights departing from France will have up to $20 of tax added to the fare.

July 9, 2019 11:36 AM

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Associated Press (AP)

Travel for Good

We’re All Going to Be Better Travelers Now, Right? A Comedian on Our New Global Future

In a transformed world, Negin Farsad asks: What does it mean to be well-traveled?

October 27, 2020 03:20 PM

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Negin Farsad

Terrace rooms and Brasserie Angelica showcase the Newman's blend of design, dining, and neighborhood connection.

Stay Here Next

This New Hotel Feels Like London at Its Most Local

Opened in February 2026, the Newman is an independent hotel that puts guests in the heart of Fitzrovia, a character-rich London neighborhood that visitors often overlook.

June 19, 2026 12:14 PM

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Lucy Kehoe

Tips + News

Paris Is Testing a New Bubble-Shaped Water Taxi

The eco-friendly hydrofoil dubbed “Seabubbles” is still in early stages, but if approved, it could start operating in Paris as early as 2020.

September 18, 2019 03:40 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

COVID + Travel

These Baby Goat and Sheep Webcams Will Help You Through Quarantine

Self-isolating in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can take its toll mentally, which is why we’ve never been so thankful for animal livestreams.

March 24, 2020 03:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

The Future of Travel

Yes, Some of Us Can Start Traveling Again—But Should We?

As the world begins to reopen to international travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, we face a new dilemma.

June 5, 2020 02:15 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Mont Blanc Express train going over a viaduct, Chamonix, Haute Savoie, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe

Winter Sports

The Most Scenic Ski Trains for Vintage Winter Vibes—Without the Traffic and Icy Roads

From Colorado to Japan, hop on and off the rails to chase the best ski conditions up and down the valley.

December 17, 2025 03:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

Festivals + Events

Here’s Why Day of the Dead Is Really a Celebration of Life

The meaning behind the vibrant symbols that make this holiday so joyful

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Air Travel News

Finally, a Flight Deal Service for Domestic Weekend Getaways

We love a great airfare deal, but what we love even more are great deals we can actually use during our coveted weekends.

May 21, 2019 07:52 PM

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Michelle Baran

September / October 2021

A Better Way to Visit Hawai‘i

How will Hawai‘i—facing climate change, overtourism, and a push to reclaim Native lands—welcome travelers again?

September 2, 2021 09:05 AM

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Aislyn Greene

A lit-up glamping tent beneath a night sky with the milky way visible

National Parks

Upgrade Your National Park Getaway With These 8 Gorgeous Glamping Escapes

Enjoy the beauty of red rocks, glinting glaciers, and ultra-dark skies, all from the comfort of these tents, wagons, and bubbles.

December 4, 2025 08:28 AM

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Brooke Vaughan

Patrons at Keys in Los Angeles on March 7, 2025.

Art + Culture

The Storied Past, Exciting Present, and Changing Future of L.A.'s Sunset Strip

West Hollywood’s legendary Sunset Strip builds on its legacy with a host of new musical offerings.

March 18, 2025 02:25 PM

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Edmund Vallance

Restaurants + Cafés

Essential Latinx Food Experiences in Los Angeles

Diane Scalia of Melting Pot Tours has been introducing visitors to the area’s food since 2011. She offers her favorite spots—all of which are open amid the pandemic.

October 23, 2020 04:31 PM

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Tim Chester

Winter 2022

Call of the Wild: Exploring the Beauty of South Georgia Island

On an isolated island in the southern waters of the Atlantic Ocean, untrammeled landscapes—and curious bird life—abound.

October 19, 2021 05:58 PM

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Sara Button

Air Travel News

Why Do Airplanes Still Have Ashtrays?

Smoking is prohibited on airplanes, so why do airplanes still have any ashtrays at all? It turns out there is good reason for them, and you’ll be glad they’re there.

September 28, 2023 08:13 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

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