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Celebrating Black-Owned Hotels in Africa, One Instagram at a Time

Since 2018, the account “Sleep in Africa” has been profiling Black-owned hotels and accommodations across the continent.

February 11, 2022 02:50 PM

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Mazuba Kapambwe

Where to Travel Next

Discover Hidden Charms in the City of Light

There is wonder everywhere you look in Paris. Go beyond the iconic sights to see this classic destination’s unsung sides and experience its delights in unexpected ways.

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Loyalty + Rewards

Delta Makes Major Changes to SkyMiles Program, Restricts Lounge Access

New spend-based qualifications for earning elite Delta Medallion Status take effect January 1, 2024, as do several changes to lounge policies.

September 13, 2023 05:46 PM

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Paul Rubio

Hiking + Cycling

3 Spectacular Places to Hike in Switzerland

Meander through Alpine meadows, scale sheer peaks, and visit centuries-old villages on these top-tier walks.

September 16, 2022 12:34 PM

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Melanie Haiken

A branch full of cherry blossoms, with a body of water and a building with pillars and a domed roof in the background

The city’s iconic flowers normally bloom in late March or early April. Here’s when the National Park Service predicts they’ll be at their fullest in 2026.

March 5, 2026 08:39 PM

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Jessie Beck

This seating area at Violino d'Oro in Venice has arched windows and canal views.

Stay Here Next

This New Boutique Hotel in Venice Connects You to the City’s Best Artisans

Set in a quiet square in the heart of Venice, Violino d’Oro showcases local craftsmanship.

February 26, 2024 01:44 PM

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Erica Firpo

Travel for Good

In Patagonia National Park, an Ancient Migration Route Is Restored

Chile’s new park was created with the goal of rewilding what was an important corridor for wildlife and people for millennia.

April 28, 2022 04:09 PM

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Chloe Bergé

Cities We Love

The Best Things to Do With Kids in Boston This Winter

Enjoy skating, art-making, and sweet treats across the city all season long.

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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

The dive jetty of the diving school at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives

Hotels

I Spent a Week Scuba Diving at a Luxury Resort—Here’s Why (and Where) I’d Do It Again

You don’t have to rough it to scuba dive in epic underwater sites. These hotels pair luxury with world-class reefs.

April 16, 2025 11:22 AM

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Chris Dong

History + Culture

Colosseum’s Underground Passages Reopen to Public

Tourists are now able to go underground and wander the area considered the ancient arena’s “backstage.”

June 29, 2021 04:08 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Winter Sports

Where to Go Skiing and Snowboarding in Colorado

Colorado hosts an embarrassment of powdery riches, and each ski resort has its own charm.

January 21, 2021 06:32 PM

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Tim Chester

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Visit Tuscany Without the Crowds

Visit under-the-radar towns, take a cooking class with a cookbook author, and eat at an agriturismo in the countryside.

August 6, 2025 01:27 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

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