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The Best Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access

Avoid the airport masses, sip complimentary cocktails, and even get a free massage—just by carrying the right travel credit card.

October 13, 2021 02:02 PM

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Paul Rubio

Tips + News

New Permit Rules for the Pacific Crest Trail Target Overcrowding

The changes aim to address sustainability along the increasingly popular trail, but they also raise safety concerns for through-hikers.

October 23, 2019 07:43 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Astrotourism

The First Luxury Hotel in Space Will Take Your Money Now

Aurora Station plans to go into orbit in 2021 and host immersive trips beginning in 2022. The startup behind it is already taking deposits.

April 10, 2018 04:27 PM

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Sarah Buder

Outdoor Adventure

Why Visiting Sun Valley, Idaho is The Shangri-La of Vacations

In the heart of Sawtooth National Forest, Sun Valley’s outdoor adventures and boutique hotels balance relaxation and rejuvenation for the blissful getaway you need right now.

Sponsored by Visit Sun Valley and written by Hans Aschim

Museums + Galleries

Inside Helsinki’s New Underground Art Museum

Above ground, it looks like a moonscape. Below ground, it feels like another world.

September 6, 2018 06:26 PM

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Sarah Buder

Bars + Nightlife

We’re Really Into This New Brewery Trend

Craft breweries around the country are letting you stay over.

March 11, 2016 05:38 PM

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Will McGough

Tips + News

Canada Bans 737 Max Planes After Ethiopian Crash, Leaving U.S. as the Last Holdout

Since Sunday, dozens of airlines and more than 45 countries have implemented changes to either ground their aircrafts or ban them from airspace entirely.

March 13, 2019 01:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

These Dream-Like Gardens in London Are Perfect in All Seasons

One writer on how a sliver of land along the Thames became her go-to spot for solace, joy, and rest.

March 25, 2020 01:36 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Food + Drink

Waterworld

America’s first water sommelier believes that the more we think about what we drink, the more we will care about the planet. But first, he has to get people to take him seriously.

October 28, 2020 11:13 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

COVID + Travel

Americans Have Traveled to Mexico Throughout COVID

Technically, there’s a ban on nonessential travel across the border through January 21. Then how are people on vacation in Cabo and Cancun right now?

January 4, 2021 01:28 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A cherry blossom tree full of pink blossoms.

Winter 2024

Celebrating the Quiet Beauty of Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

The Japanese tradition of “hanami” dates back centuries. Writer Latria Graham visits Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto to catch a fleeting glimpse.

January 16, 2024 10:40 AM

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Latria Graham

Air Travel News

Why These Airport Lounges Are Revolutionizing Air Travel

United Polaris lounges are the new generation of airport lounges—and unlike anything you’ve experiened.

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