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Tips + News

This Summer, Attend California’s Most Exclusive Pool Party

Hearst Castle is opening up its famous Neptune Pool for a few days only.

June 11, 2019 02:10 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Food + Drink

Grain Expectations: How a Tiny Tucson Bakery Is Preserving Local Heritage

In Tucson, Arizona, Don Guerra has transformed the meaning of a modern neighborhood bakery—and is bringing the rest of town along for the ride.

April 23, 2020 06:35 PM

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Sara Button

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

The Future of Travel

Six Dog-Friendly U.S. Cities to Take Your Pup

With pet-friendly hotels and restaurants and plenty of outdoor adventure, these cities will make you and your pup feel at home.

June 1, 2017 01:35 PM

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Christine Amorose

A cherry blossom tree full of pink blossoms.

Winter 2024

Celebrating the Quiet Beauty of Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

The Japanese tradition of “hanami” dates back centuries. Writer Latria Graham visits Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto to catch a fleeting glimpse.

January 16, 2024 10:40 AM

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Latria Graham

Food + Drink

Eat Your Way Around Multicultural Manila

Digging into the contemporary culinary scene of The Philippines and the hybrid cultures that fuel it is a rewardingly rich experience.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

Packing Tips + Gear

How to Apply Marie Kondo’s Life-Changing Magic to Packing

Does your suitcase spark joy? Travel can be messy, but Marie Kondo believes your luggage doesn’t need to be.

February 13, 2019 12:32 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Air Travel News

Why These Airport Lounges Are Revolutionizing Air Travel

United Polaris lounges are the new generation of airport lounges—and unlike anything you’ve experiened.

Sponsored by United Airlines

Restaurants + Cafés

A Local’s Guide to the Best Places to Eat and Drink in Venice

Instagram star and author Skye McAlpine has lived in Venice all her life. She shares her knowledge with us here and in her new cookbook, on shelves now.

April 5, 2018 04:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Hotels

The Most Annoying Things Hotels Do to Gay Travelers

If you run a hotel or work at one, these tips are for you.

September 2, 2016 07:41 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Tips + News

Airlines, Airbnb, Others Offer Relief, Refunds, and More to Hurricane Harvey Victims

From free local stays to bonus miles for donations, here’s how the travel industry is responding to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.

August 28, 2017 06:48 PM

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Harriet Baskas

Destination Spotlight

The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Hike in Joshua Tree, California

There’s a lot more to Joshua Tree than the “trees.”

December 5, 2022 07:15 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Longreads

Airlines Still Have Dress Codes for Passengers. Why?

Much has changed since the “golden age” of air travel—but the debate around “dressing up” remains.

December 2, 2022 01:30 PM

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Victoria M. Walker

The Amazon Is Burning. How Did We Get Here?

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