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This Massive Coronavirus-Themed Mural in the Swiss Alps Inspires Hope

A renowned French artist unveiled the gigantic grass graffiti to convey an upbeat message for people struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 15, 2020 02:04 PM

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Sarah Buder

Loyalty + Rewards

This Is When It’s Actually Worth It to Buy Airline Miles (and When It’s Not)

Buying airline miles can be worth it—but only in specific cases. Here’s how to calculate value and spot the best opportunities to save on flights.

December 20, 2024 07:50 AM

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Paul Rubio

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Buenos Aires at Home

Use this itinerary to recreate the best parts of a day in Argentina’s capital from your own home during quarantine.

May 21, 2020 04:50 PM

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Sarah Buder

Outdoor Adventure

Under Canvas Just Opened 2 New Glamping Sites This Spring

The luxury camping company officially is welcoming guests to its first location in Maine and third in Utah now.

May 14, 2021 07:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

Air Travel News

5G Rollout Delayed After Airlines Warn of Major Disruptions

Carriers want the new service—which they say could wreak havoc on air travel—to be banned within two miles of airport runways.

January 18, 2022 04:10 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Coral reef off of Yabou Island in the Red Sea, part of Neom, Saudi Arabia.

Travel for Good

Can Travel Curb Its Global Emissions and Create a Better Future?

Reflections and a new year’s resolution following the annual global summit of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

December 22, 2022 08:37 AM

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Greg Sullivan

Aerial view of Park Hotel Vitznau beside lake in mountains

Hotels We Love

These 11 Hotels Put You in Switzerland’s Most Idyllic Settings

Dreamy Alpine retreats. Belle Époque icons. Epic spa resorts. These are Switzerland’s top 11 hotels.

July 30, 2024 01:23 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Art + Culture

8 Must-See Places in Kansas City and the Innovative Women Behind Them

In every corner of this vibrant Midwestern community in Missouri, from its celebrated jazz scene to a Vietnamese cafe, visionary women are transforming Kansas City.

Sponsored by Visit KC

Beach Pavilion accommodations at Amanzoe in Greece feature a private pool.

Fall 2024

These Are the 16 Best Hotels and Resorts in Greece

Greece is always a good idea. Here are the 16 best hotels and resorts across the country, whether you’re looking for a beach retreat, a high-design city escape, or a mountain getaway.

October 29, 2024 10:27 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Art + Culture

Street Artist JR Unveils Giant New Mural on NYC Shipping Containers

The 53-foot-tall installation marks the renowned French muralist’s biggest public project to date in New York City.

February 10, 2020 03:37 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

Yosemite Might Require Reservations When It Reopens

The popular national park is considering a permitted entry system when it reopens in June.

May 21, 2020 07:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

A bustling Singaporean hawker center full of patrons.

Fall 2022

Sweet Beans, Fruits, and Neon Syrups: The Cool Beauty of Singaporean Ice Kachang

When the mercury rises, Singaporeans turn to one of the nation’s most beloved desserts—ice kachang.

November 1, 2022 07:03 PM

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Faris Mustafa

view of rocks jutting out from the water at Kenai Fjords National Park

Ocean Cruises

The World’s Most Beautiful Fjords—and the Cruises That Will Take You There

From Norway to New Zealand, Greenland to Glacier Bay, Alaska, these sailings offer the best way to view the striking coastal bluffs that make up some of the world’s most stunning fjords.

March 23, 2023 08:09 PM

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Fran Golden

Destination Spotlight

The Most Fun You’ll Have in Europe Might Just Be at a Vegetable Festival

Celebrate the tastiest seasons of the year with asparagus queens, bean cannons, and tomato battles.

April 3, 2025 07:02 AM

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Naomi Tomky

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