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What is ‘Vacation Brain’—and Is It Real?

You know that lovely mind fog you feel when you’re on a trip? Experts have been studying what it is, why it happens, and whether it’s just a figment of our relaxed imaginations.

September 6, 2023 10:00 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Festivals + Events

3 “Ideas” Festivals That Will Melt Your Brain This Summer

In a good way.

May 24, 2022 08:17 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Sometimes, visiting places like Seneca Rocks are best made by car.

Road Trips

Travel to the Newest U.S. National Park and Other West Virginia Wonders on This Road Trip of a Lifetime

It isn’t heaven, but it’s pretty darn close.

September 9, 2022 06:40 PM

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Madeline Weinfield

beach with palm trees and ocean in the Dominican Republic

Air Travel News

Delta Is Adding Mexico, Costa Rica, and Caribbean Flights from These U.S. Hubs

The airline will be increasing the number of daily flights to popular tropical getaways during the busy winter holiday travel season.

March 22, 2023 03:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

Five Colorado restaurants earned a Michelin Star, four earned a green star, and nine earned a Bib Gourmand designation.

September 14, 2023 07:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Overhead view of the bay in Nice, France, with building with orange-tiled roofs all around

Where to Travel Next

This French Summer Classic Is a Year-Round Destination With More Than 300 Days of Sunshine

Even in winter, the sun-soaked Côte d’Azur beckons with plenty of cultural sites.

November 25, 2025 02:21 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

A French town with ancient castles backed by a huge cliff with more medieval buildings above it, all surrounded by trees.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 Underrated French Wine Regions Worth Exploring

Go beyond the châteaux (and crowds) of the Loire Valley.

April 3, 2025 06:11 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Two people walking in the sun along an old building with cracked siding shading their faces

Travel Tips + Etiquette

6 Mistakes Not to Make When Traveling During Extreme Heat

As we endure another record-breaking summer of scorching temperatures, experts weigh in on common mistakes travelers make when it’s extremely hot outside.

July 15, 2024 06:52 PM

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Terry Ward

Tired of waiting in long TSA security lines? Help is on the way.

Air Travel News

Getting Through TSA Will Be Easier and Quicker in 2023—Here’s Why

The agency is enhancing its technology and protocols at almost every step of the security screening process with the hopes of reducing congestion and stress for travelers and agents alike.

December 22, 2022 04:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

AutoCamp’s Airstream Glamping Site in New York’s Catskill Mountains Is Now Open

The luxury camping outfitter opened an outpost in Joshua Tree, California earlier in 2022.

January 13, 2022 02:41 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Islands

Live Rent Free in a Restored “1 Euro” Sicilian Airbnb for a Year

Airbnb restored an abandoned house in Sambuca and is now looking for a host to move in this summer.

January 19, 2022 11:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Family Travel

Hotels With Truly Genius Kids’ Amenities

Change a good family vacation into a really awesome one by staying at a place where kids get to do the coolest things.

July 28, 2021 11:45 AM

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Ann Shields

Danza del Sol Winery in Temecula Valley, California

Where to Travel Next

8 Off-the-Beaten-Path Experiences You Can Only Have in California

From lesser-known wine regions to waterfalls, discover the Golden State’s hidden treasures when you join the CA STAR program.

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