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These Dream Food Trips Show Another Side of Italy

The lesser-known regions of Abruzzo, Parma, and Sicily come alive through the expertise of author Elizabeth Minchilli.

August 17, 2021 04:03 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Bars + Nightlife

Everything You Need to Know to Buy Legal Weed in California

Recreational cannabis use is legal in California—and now, shops are licensed to sell it. But who can buy it? Where can you smoke it? We answer all your burning questions.

March 1, 2018 05:25 PM

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David Lytle

Gundlach Bundschu Winery is a historic yet laidback place to drink a glass (or two) of wine in Sonoma.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

19 Essential Wineries & Tasting Rooms to Visit in Sonoma County, California

Sip, eat, and hike among the vines while getting to know this vast and varied wine region.

September 27, 2024 04:02 PM

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Jessie Beck

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Kayak Travel Planning Tool Is a Well-Kept Secret Every Traveler Should Know About

Here’s how to use Kayak Direct as a resource to plan your next trip.

February 23, 2023 10:25 PM

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Paul Rubio

Health + Wellness

Let Your Senses Guide the Way in 2022

How to sniff, taste, and intuit your way to better, more memorable travel experiences.

November 22, 2021 11:32 AM

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Staff

Woman at a train station carry on a backpack and a red hard-shell suitcase

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024

Watch out, wobbly handles. Back off, boring colors. These compact carry-ons are making their way to an overhead compartment near you.

June 19, 2024 09:03 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

Driving the “Secret Yosemite” Byway

Less than a year after the devastating Creek Fire, one writer returns to the Sierra Nevada foothills.

June 29, 2021 10:48 AM

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Alex Schechter

This guest room at Zambezi Sands by Batoka Africa has a large soaking tubs and views of the Zambezi River.

Hotels

Africa Has Never Had a Black, Female-Owned Safari Lodge Company—Until Now

Meet Vimbai Masiyiwa, the co-founder of Batoka Africa, Africa’s first Black, female-owned safari lodge company.

March 8, 2024 08:00 AM

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Mazuba Kapambwe

Festivals + Events

Where to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in August

Skip Jackson Hole and head to this less-crowded spot instead.

June 19, 2017 06:25 PM

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Frederick Reimers

Where to Go in Winter

Why You Should Go to Charleston This Winter

As the weather cools off, Charleston’s art, food, and music scenes heat up.

November 8, 2018 02:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Woman holding two Aer carry ons—one pink, one black—on the streets of San Francisco

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best High-Quality Luggage Brands Frequent Travelers Love

A bag that reflects your personal style and withstands the rigors of travel makes the journey all the more enjoyable. Start your search with some of our favorite luggage brands.

June 12, 2024 05:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

These Vacation Rentals Are Custom Designed for Travelers

AvantStay leases the homes it lists and then has professional designers refurnish and decorate the properties to create spaces catered specifically to hosting getaways.

March 12, 2021 09:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Could This New Airplane Seat Design Actually Make Flying Coach Comfortable?

A London-based creative firm has developed an economy-class seat with cozy nooks to lean and sleep against.

December 31, 2019 01:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

5 Ways To Reap the Benefits of the Great Outdoors in Tucson

From year-round birdwatching in mild weather to skiing down one of its highest mountains, Tucson boasts the most diverse options for getting outside and being active of any Southwest city.

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