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Heather and bog myrtle grow in abundance in the Scottish Highlands.

Longreads

Walking, Biking, and Swimming Through Scotland’s Highlands on a Self-Powered Trip

No cars allowed? One writer sets out to tackle some of the United Kingdom’s most epic landscapes—while leaving as little of a trace as possible.

October 30, 2023 12:45 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

From the Editor

On Juneteenth, Travel Brands Are Called to #PullUpforTravel

We listened to the call.

June 19, 2020 03:45 PM

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Staff

Hiking + Cycling

E-Bikes Are Appearing in National Parks and We’re Not Sure How We Feel About It

A new policy has paved the way for an increasing number of e-bikes to pedal through national parks and public lands—but is that a good thing?

October 4, 2019 07:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

COVID + Travel

Is It Safe to Travel With Unvaccinated Kids in the Era of the Delta Variant?

With the Delta variant having changed the pandemic risk calculus, families with unvaccinated kids are left trying to figure out how to travel safely and whether they even should right now.

August 20, 2021 01:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

You Can Now Travel to Ireland With a Reduced Quarantine

Incoming travelers can now quarantine for as few as 5 days versus 14 if they take a COVID test after arrival.

December 18, 2020 04:09 PM

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Michelle Baran

Vineta Hotel's white exterior with palm trees

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

Museums + Galleries

Find New Orleans’s Soul at These 6 Mini-Museums

Go beyond Bourbon Street to drink up New Orleans history and culture at these fascinating small-scale museums.

January 8, 2019 06:37 PM

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Lavinia Spalding

Museums + Galleries

Sistine Chapel Key-Keeper Opens Up After Lockdown

Get a behind the scenes look with the “clavigero”—or key keeper—of the Vatican Museums.

February 8, 2021 02:29 PM

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Paolo Lucariello

A CDC advisory covering dozens of countries is a good reminder for travelers to check their vaccination status.

March 12, 2026 12:54 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Artwork and photography on loan from the Orlando Museum of Art

Air Travel News

How to Get Airport Lounge Access: The Best Memberships to Sign Up For

Here are the best memberships—and credit cards—that will get you into airport lounges around the world.

November 29, 2023 10:18 AM

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Paul Rubio

Museums + Galleries

The Best New Art Exhibits in Europe in Spring 2019

From Lee Krasner in London to Picasso in Potsdam, these exciting European art shows are worth the trip.

March 25, 2019 06:44 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

Travel for Good

A Guide to Puerto Rico’s Farm-to-Table Dining Movement

A growing number of Puerto Rican chefs and restaurateurs are turning to homegrown ingredients—and making dining on the island more sustainable.

May 5, 2022 05:26 PM

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Jessica van Dop DeJesus

A turquoise lake surrounded by pine trees, with snow-capped mountains in the background.

Tips + News

Behr Paint Will Pay You $10K to Travel for “Color Inspiration” This Summer

The company is hiring one lucky individual to source ideas for new paint hues from destinations across North America.

April 25, 2019 04:47 PM

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Sarah Buder

COVID + Travel

California Has Fully Reopened—What That Means for Travelers

On June 15, the state did away with the majority of its COVID-19 restrictions. One month later, Los Angeles County has reinstated its indoor mask mandate as cases begin to rise.

July 20, 2021 08:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

Where to Bike, Surf, and Unwind in Huntington Beach

Local legend Jake Gibb shares why Huntington Beach—from its block parties and fishing holes to fire pits and friendly vibe—is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors in every season.

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