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Hotels

The 2023 Stay List

Our picks for the 15 best new hotels in the world.

April 4, 2023 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

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National Parks

Fall Travel Idea: The Southwestern City That’s a Gateway to Three National Parks

Get nature, art, history—and three national park sites—in one easy weekend getaway.

August 16, 2024 09:25 AM

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Billie Cohen

COVID + Travel

I Went on a Dream Cruise to Antarctica—and Then I Got COVID

What happens when you test positive in one of the most remote corners of the world.

May 28, 2022 10:35 AM

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Mary Holland

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History + Culture

A Winter’s Night Atop Mount Pilatus

Unable to resist its lure, one writer makes a journey up Switzerland’s mythical mountain in the less crowded winter.

September 15, 2022 11:36 AM

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Hilary Nangle

Food + Drink

You Can Get America’s Most Iconic Foods Shipped to You, Wherever You Are

The Goldbelly delivery service lets you support small food businesses and enjoy your favorite meals from a distance.

June 7, 2021 04:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

New Aviation Regulations Could Mean Even Smaller Airplane Seats

As testing gets under way to determine whether aircraft seats are safe at their current dimensions, consumer advocates are worried seats could actually get more cramped as a result.

October 4, 2019 04:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Off The Tourist Trail

How to Get Off the Tourist Trail in Maui

Now, more than ever, Maui needs visitors who tread lightly and compassionately and who support local businesses.

April 29, 2024 08:15 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

“Solo Travel, Together” Might Just Be Our Favorite New Trip Idea

Group travel or solo travel? Believe it or not, there’s a new hybrid in town.

August 12, 2025 03:56 PM

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Victoria M. Walker

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Longreads

Inside Switzerland’s New Saint Bernard “Theme Park”

Barryland reopened in 2025 as a sleek space dedicated to the giant, gentle Swiss icons.

November 12, 2025 08:27 AM

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Kendall Hunter

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Air Travel News

How the War in the Middle East Is Affecting Flights to Europe, Asia . . . and Almost Everywhere

Extra layovers, longer routes, and increasing airfares—even travelers who aren’t flying anywhere near the conflict might feel the effects.

March 25, 2026 06:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Cruise News

View Humpback Whales, Kayak Lakes, and Visit Totem Poles at This New Indigenous-Owned Alaska Cruise Port

Located on Prince of Wales Island, the new port is the second Native-owned cruise port in Alaska and will welcome cruise lines including Seabourn, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas.

May 16, 2024 07:08 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Hotel News + Openings

A Historic Palm Beach Hotel Reopens with Art Deco Details, Mediterranean Dining, and Open-Air Beach Cruisers

The Vineta Hotel, now part of Oetker Hotels, revives a 1926 landmark, with fewer rooms, Mediterranean dining, and updated design.

March 23, 2026 10:32 AM

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Matt Meltzer

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Natural Wonders

The World’s Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens for Arctic Plants, Wild Fruit Trees, and Giant Water Lilies

Memorable gardens thrive on nearly every continent, in cities, deserts, and even in the Arctic Circle. Here’s a global tour, with stops at 15 of the prettiest.

December 18, 2025 03:00 PM

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James Oliver Cury

Outdoor Adventure

The Most Exciting Outdoor Adventures in the Sonoran Desert

From hiking and mountain biking to hot air balloon rides and rafting trips, here are the most-thrilling ways to get outside in the Greater Phoenix area.

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