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New York Times best-seller Peggy Orenstein shares some thoughts on travel, writing, and performing for an audience after her appearance at AFAR Travel Tales.

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Tips + News

Travel TV Host Phil Rosenthal’s Relentless Optimism Is What We All Need Right Now

With new episodes of “Somebody Feel Phil” dropping on Netflix, the host and creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond” opens up about staying “annoyingly positive.”

November 5, 2020 12:29 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Can Taking the Myers-Briggs Personality Test Help You Figure out How to Travel?

Family Travel

5 Unique Vacations for the Entire Family

Please every member with these out-of-the-box ideas.

June 8, 2016 01:34 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

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

Cities We Love

10 Can’t-Miss Places in Beirut, According to a Local

Cookbook author Bethany Kehdy grew up during the Lebanese Civil War, when fighting ravaged parts of Beirut. Now she’s part of the young creative class that’s reimagining the city.

April 1, 2020 12:25 PM

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Bethany Kehdy

Bars + Nightlife

Miami’s 9 Coolest Rooftop Bars

Elevate your Miami nightlife experience—quite literally—at these sky-high watering holes.

November 13, 2018 05:10 PM

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Shayne Benowitz

Where to Go in Winter

9 of the World’s Most Romantic Winter Wonderlands

Snowy backdrops and cozy firesides are the best for snuggling up to your special someone. Here’s where to plan your next romantic winter trip.

December 10, 2018 07:26 PM

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Dana Brindle

Rooms at Carmel Valley Ranch are accessible from open-air corridors—and most have outdoor decks.

Hotels

7 Tips on What to Look for in a Hotel During COVID-19

Yes, it can be safe to stay in hotels—but it’s all about understanding your tolerance for risk and being prepared for the fact that, well, everything is different.

August 20, 2020 07:12 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Books

How Real Women Aviators Helped Shape an Exciting New Novel

In an interview, author Maggie Shipstead shares some of the real-life inspiration behind her latest novel, “Great Circle.”

June 11, 2021 11:11 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Beaches

The Caribbean Island Without Beaches—That You Should Still Visit

No beaches? No problem. The lack of sand is exactly what makes Saba special.

March 8, 2016 09:22 PM

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Will McGough

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

12 Lovely Small Towns in European Wine Country

Vacation among the vines at these small-in-size but big-on-wine destinations in France, Italy, Portugal, and beyond.

September 24, 2019 01:33 PM

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Sarah Bray

Hotels

These Luxury Hotels Are Hotspots for Music, Food, and Wellness

Luxury hotels are as much for locals as they are for travelers.

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The Essential Guide to the Baltic States

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The Essential Travel Guide to the Baltic States

Here’s what you need to know about traveling to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—and why you should be bound for the Baltics on your next trip.

August 26, 2019 11:16 AM

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John Newton

Water Sports

Scuba Diving Slave Shipwrecks Is a Spiritual Journey

It’s also a chance for black divers to become more engaged with the underwater activity while working to uncover a painful and important part of history.

February 21, 2020 07:02 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Travel Insiders

Meet the Man Who Designs Your Travel Experiences

From airport terminals to hotels to theatrical productions, David Rockwell has shaped many facets of the travel industry with his innovative ideas.

November 16, 2017 03:02 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

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