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PSA: Domestic Airfares Are the Lowest in Years—Now’s the Time to Book

International flights are really low, too, making October a stellar month for booking travel.

October 2, 2019 09:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

LGBTQ Travel

Thought-Provoking LGBTQ Books to Read on Your Upcoming Adventures

From classics to more recent releases, these compelling books deserve a spot in your carry-on.

May 10, 2019 01:25 PM

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MJ Franklin

Festivals + Events

There’s a Season for Everything in Bermuda

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

8 “Game of Thrones” Destinations You Can Visit in Real Life

Art + Culture

Here Are 11 Game of Thrones Locations You Can Visit

The HBO series is as revered for its heart-wrenching plot twists as it is for its stunning filming locations. The good news: The tales might be fictional, but these destinations are not.

July 31, 2023 07:55 PM

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Sarah Buder

The famous dining room in Oxford which inspired Hogwarts.

Books

Are You a Potterhead? Here Are 7 Filming Locations You Can Visit

Restricted libraries. Hogwarts. Platform 9 ¾. Visit all the places that helped shape the story of the Boy Who Lived.

March 25, 2023 01:00 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Mountain Music and Sparkling Streams: The Ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

Road Trips

This Is One of the Most Beautiful Drives in the U.S—Here’s How to Experience It

Two lanes, five days, nine tunnels, and endless diversions on this scenic drive through Virginia and North Carolina.

October 19, 2023 12:30 PM

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Jess Graves

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Get Serious Loyalty Mileage From Your Lyft Ride

From a new Hilton Honors partnership, to gaining Delta and JetBlue miles, these are the ways your Lyft ride can (and should) be helping you rack up points.

May 14, 2019 06:24 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Emirates’ Valentine’s Day Sale Includes $589 Round-Trip Europe Flights

One of the best airlines in the world is discounting flights to Italy, Greece, Thailand, and the Maldives.

February 10, 2022 11:49 AM

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Bailey Berg

Lanyards decorated with sunflowers, the globally-recognized symbol for non-visible disabilities, will be provided to guests who may need more help during their travels.

One of the world’s largest airlines will supply sunflower lanyards for travelers with an unseen disability.

August 26, 2022 02:55 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Architecture

Immerse Yourself in Frida Kahlo’s Dream in 9 Cities Across the World

Tickets are on sale in London, Los Angeles, Toronto, and other cities to experience the Mexican magical realist’s work as never before.

January 7, 2022 07:03 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Epic Trips

Nevada’s Summer Stargazing Train Offers Views That Are out of This World

On select summer nights, a historic vintage diesel locomotive takes travelers on a ride under some of the world’s starriest skies.

July 5, 2019 04:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

A Kyrgyz shepherd shears the wool from one of his sheep.

Art + Culture

Of Sheep and Wool: How Modern Artisans Revived the Kyrgyz Art of Felting

In Bishkek, felt artisans are utilizing ancient, nomadic techniques once almost lost under Soviet rule.

November 3, 2022 07:14 PM

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Alexandra Marvar

Tips + News

The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open

The “Edge” in New York City’s Hudson Yards real estate development opened to the public on March 11. Here’s why it’s worth visiting.

March 11, 2020 06:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

Single-Use Plastics Will Be Banned in Europe by 2021

Plastic plates, straws, and cutlery will be a thing of the past on future trips to the 27 countries in the European Union, as well as the United Kingdom.

June 26, 2020 12:05 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Longreads

We Love to Hate the Travel Bucket List. Why?

In recent years, the travel bucket list has been much maligned—and for good reason. But one writer makes the case for not throwing it out completely.

July 18, 2023 11:48 AM

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Carey Baraka

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