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How to (Actually, Really, Truly!) Unplug on Your Travels

It won’t be easy, but putting your phone on airplane mode might just be the key to a better vacation. Here’s how to draw some digital boundaries.

January 17, 2025 12:01 PM

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Tim Chester

Weekend Getaways

7 Great Winter Weekend Getaways in the U.S., Whether You’re After Sun or Snow

Whether you’re craving winter sun or a snowy wonderland, these spots are ideal for a short break.

November 30, 2023 04:12 PM

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Ann Shields

Tips + News

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

Officials have declared the 12th-century landmark’s iconic rectangular towers safe from the blaze that destroyed its spire and roof.

April 15, 2019 03:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beautiful look down travel aerial photograph of the abandoned railroad bridge crossing the Ontonagon River and scenic Agate Falls waterfall below surrounded by forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.

Outdoor Adventure

Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle

A new trail offers a more sustainable—and quieter—way to traverse the countryside.

August 29, 2024 03:21 PM

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Jaclyn Trop

Watch your language: Enjoy the view but don't call it “leaf peeping.” <br/>

It’s time to say goodbye to “leaf peeping”: the term, not the activity.

October 19, 2022 12:43 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Air Travel News

TSA Extends Airplane Mask Mandate

One week before the federally mandated mask requirement was set to expire, it’s been extended another month. But it looks like the rule could be relaxed or adjusted after that.

March 10, 2022 02:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

An airport duty-free shop with modern curvy design and counters selling beauty products

Travel Deals

Does Buying Duty-Free Actually Save You Money? Experienced Shoppers Weigh In

How to buy smarter and maximize savings at international airports.

February 22, 2024 01:37 PM

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Iona Brannon

River Cruises

Exploring Europe’s Cultural Riches

Sponsored by Silversea Cruises

Rocky coastline of Lake Superior in Big Bay State Park in La Pointe on Madeline Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin USA

Outdoor Adventure

Scout For Shipwrecks and Glimpse the Northern Lights on This Underrated Coastline in the Midwest

Wisconsin’s coast—with its cliff jumping, sea kayaking, and winter surfing—offers plenty of fun experiences.

May 21, 2025 02:40 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Aerial Photos of the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise Aboard Chicago’s First Lady, Summer 2018, Photographer: Barry Butler

4 Days In

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Chicago

Sample gourmet Ukrainian food, watch a comedy show with puppets, and catch an all-ages jazz show.

May 19, 2025 08:50 PM

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Elaine Glusac

A train going along a river with mountains in the background

Cruise News

Cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage and Ride a Train Through the Canadian Rockies on This Epic Trip

Cunard Line is adding the option of tacking on a Rocky Mountaineer rail experience before or after an Alaska cruise this summer.

February 14, 2023 12:42 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

Beirut Images Show Shattered, Dust-Covered City in Aftermath of Blast

An explosion that rocked Lebanon’s capital on Tuesday was the most destructive in the country’s history.

August 5, 2020 06:13 PM

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Bassem Mroue

Cities We Love

Find the Real Rome in These Unmissable Neighborhoods

Check out these six neighborhoods, replete with cobblestone streets, boisterous restaurants and bars, and shops that offer a delightful taste of la dolce vita.

August 19, 2024 09:37 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Islands

The Caribbean Cure

A travel writer reflects on her affection for the Caribbean and her mixed feelings traveling there during the COVID pandemic.

January 13, 2021 04:02 PM

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Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon

Hiking + Cycling

The Great Way to See Canada’s Scenic Beauty That Many Travelers Miss

The best way to explore the country’s wilderness in winter? Fat biking.

March 20, 2025 03:09 PM

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Steve Lyons

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