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These One-of-a-Kind Hotels are Unforgettable Destinations Unto Themselves

At Auberge Resorts Collection’s destination-driven hotels, travelers enjoy exceptional hospitality while immersing themselves in nature and the local culture. It’s all in the details.

August 17, 2021 04:07 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

Air Travel News

How Airport XpresSpas Could Help Restart Travel Amid a Pandemic

Coming to an airport near you: COVID-19 testing and flu shots ... at the spa.

November 9, 2020 04:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Hotels

5-Star Hotels Aren’t Always Better Than 4-Star Hotels. Here’s Why.

With luxury room rates on the rise, four-star hotels are finally having their moment.

October 30, 2024 07:30 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cruise News

The Delta Variant Has Cruise Lines Adding New Safety Measures, Again

Cruise lines are finding themselves needing to pivot once more on public health protocols in an ever-changing pandemic environment.

August 17, 2021 07:50 PM

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Fran Golden

COVID + Travel

A Letter From India—and How to Help

As India faces a horrific COVID-19 surge, a writer based in Mumbai sends a dispatch from a country besieged by grief yet still finding hope among citizens’ acts of kindness.

May 12, 2021 04:31 PM

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Jasreen Mayal Khanna

September / October 2021

Inside the Culinary Renaissance of Korean Banchan

In Seoul, South Korea, a writer explores the origins—and resurgence—of one of the country’s richest culinary traditions.

August 30, 2021 06:24 PM

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Lavinia Spalding

Books

19 Books We Love by Black Authors

Mystery or science fiction? History or memoir? The choice is yours.

July 15, 2020 06:36 PM

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Staff

Road Trips

12 U.S. Fall Foliage Drives Full of Winding Roads, Gorgeous Colors, and Scenic Overlooks

From Maine to New Mexico, these fall foliage scenic drives will show you the season at its best.

August 6, 2025 06:51 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Winter 2025

How Mobility Issues Changed the Way I Plan Travel With My Mom

On a trip with her mother, our columnist finds that making travel more accessible is not only possible but also beneficial for everyone involved.

January 2, 2025 03:30 PM

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Latria Graham

Air Travel News

Europe Airfares Are at Historic Lows—but That Likely Won’t Last

With the lifting of U.S. entry restrictions for vaccinated arrivals, suddenly travelers on both sides of the pond are chasing the same airline seats.

September 28, 2021 01:13 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Boom Supersonic’s Overture jets will fly at twice the speed of today’s fastest commercial planes.

Air Travel News

Flights at Twice the Speed Are Coming

New York to London in only three hours? American just became the second major U.S. carrier to put in an order for supersonic jets.

August 16, 2022 06:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

The Most Exciting Hotel Openings in New York’s Catskills and Hudson Valley in 2021

Plus a bonus hotel in New York’s Capital Region worth adding an extra hour to your drive.

July 27, 2021 05:02 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Destination Spotlight

To Italy, With Love

Touching on everything from tailor-made suits in Naples to ribbons of fresh pasta in Umbria, these stories will have you booking your next plane ticket.

May 14, 2020 09:22 AM

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Staff

Winter 2022

6 Voluntourism Trips That Help You Give Back

Imagine sharing your skill set with locals while on vacation—and learning from them at the same time. These travel experiences empower everyone involved.

November 12, 2021 11:12 AM

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Holly Tuppen

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Bars + Nightlife

Indulge in (Legal) Weed at These 8 U.S. Cannabis Cafés

The recreational cannabis industry is budding across the country—but the issue of where to enjoy marijuana publicly is still a work in progress.

May 22, 2024 03:52 PM

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Dominique Michelle Astorino

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