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A horse carriage going down a colorful neighborhood in South Carolina.

The Essential Guide to Charleston’s Neighborhoods

We’ve decoded what’s where on the Charleston peninsula and beyond so you can navigate the quickly growing city with ease.

December 12, 2023 02:02 PM

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Ann Shields

wellington's red cable car before the city skyline

New Zealand’s flag carrier is kicking off 2023 with some great limited-time airfare deals.

January 4, 2023 12:27 PM

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Bailey Berg

This house on Necker Island sits on the coast and is surrounded by the sea.

Hotels We Love

Dreaming of a Private Island Getaway? Here’s How to Make It a Reality

At these 14 luxury resorts, it’s possible to have that dream vacation on a private island—without having to own one.

February 25, 2025 03:31 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

What’s New In...

This Australian City Is Top of Our Travel List for 2025. Here’s Why It Should Be on Yours.

Destination dining and a newly expanded art gallery with a blockbuster surrealist exhibition await.

December 6, 2024 12:53 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Natural Wonders

Why Madeira Is a Fantastic Long Getaway for Nature (and Food) Lovers

You don’t have to travel far to slow down and savor the scenic beauty and delicious cuisine of this lush Portuguese archipelago.

The reopening following a summer of wildfires coincides with the federal government shutdown, which could affect the visitor experience.

October 7, 2025 12:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

San Francisco, California, USA. May ‎10, ‎2023. Unclaimed luggage at in an airport terminal.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s How to Get Your Lost Luggage Back From an Airline

It involves a whole lot of communication and patience. But it can indeed be done, in many cases.

November 12, 2024 08:01 AM

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Bailey Berg

Books

3 Book Festivals Around the Country to Dog-Ear This Spring

Bookworms unite! From Santa Fe to L.A., here are three events you can attend to celebrate the glory of the written word.

April 22, 2022 01:24 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Ruined a New Piece of Luggage. Should I Have Wrapped It in Plastic Before Traveling?

An intense wrap in plastic is a handy way to help prevent damages to your luggage. But the technique isn’t foolproof.

November 7, 2024 08:01 AM

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Bailey Berg

Luxury goods on sale at Unclaimed Baggage's Alabama store

Packing Tips + Gear

Where to Buy High-Quality Used Travel Gear

Shopping sustainably has never looked so good.

April 22, 2024 12:18 PM

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Juliet Izon

Travelers waiting around at an American Airlines boarding gate, C37, at Dallas Fort Worth for a flight headed to Austin, Texas

Air Travel News

American Airlines Is Testing a New Alert System for Those Who Dare to Jump the Boarding Gate Line

It’s bad enough when people crowd the gate. But trying to cut the line? For shame. Here’s why people do it and how American Airlines is attempting to curb the practice.

October 31, 2024 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

Sunset in Australia with a bubble tent and outdoor bath in the foreground

Hotels

Go Stargazing at These Bubble Hotels and Airbnbs Around the World

Take glamping to a whole new level at one of these bubble hotels and vacation rentals, many with see-through roofs for stargazing.

April 17, 2024 04:48 PM

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Maya Kroth

An aerial view of Coulibri Ridge, with solar panels, pool, and deck visible

Sustainable Travel

7 Dreamy Hotels and Resorts in the Caribbean

They’re also kind to the Earth.

May 24, 2024 02:09 PM

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Terry Ward

A small black miniature Pinscher with a blue collar sitting next to an airplane passenger on a plane

Air Travel News

It’s Now Easier to Bring Small Pets Aboard American Airlines Flights—Is That a Good Thing?

Previously, travelers flying with an in-cabin pet could carry on only another small personal item. Now, there are new rules.

April 3, 2024 06:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

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