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The empty sandy expanse and grassy dunes of Gorteen Bay Beach.

Where to Go in Spring

Why Off Season Is a Magical Time to Travel in Ireland

You’ll be rewarded with blissfully empty beaches and unhurried meandering from cafés to craft studios.

April 29, 2024 01:58 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Where to Go in Fall

Why You Should Go to Kyoto This Fall

Kyoto’s autumn season means luxurious new hotels, seasonal kaiseki meals, traditional tea ceremonies, and one of the world’s finest displays of fall foliage.

September 16, 2019 10:52 AM

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Nora Walsh

Art + Architecture

OMG! You Can Visit “Schitt’s Creek” in Real Life

Fans of the hit show can tour the wacky town at a new pop-up exhibition.

October 25, 2019 12:32 PM

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Billie Cohen

A large silver sculpture entitled 'Strike' by Hank Willis Thomas that features one arm holding another that wields a baton situated among trees in the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park

Hotel News + Openings

This New Alabama Hotel Will Connect Visitors to the Powerful Black History Legacy Sites of Montgomery

The Equal Justice Initiative, the nonprofit organization behind Montgomery’s National Memorial for Peace and Justice, is now opening the Elevation Convening Center and Hotel.

March 14, 2025 05:22 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Road Trips

Driving Across Norway, the Most Electric Car–Friendly Country in the World

Be sure to factor in charging stops—but also random stops—to take in all of Norway’s natural beauty.

July 12, 2023 01:08 PM

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Jessica van Dop DeJesus

Tips + News

What a Biden Presidency Will Mean for Travel

The President-elect’s priorities include a renewed focus on the pandemic, economic recovery, racial justice, and climate change—all of which play a pivotal role in the future of travel.

November 11, 2020 03:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus

If the airline canceled the flight, you are due a refund, according to the U.S. government. If you canceled the flight, you will likely get a future travel credit.

April 24, 2020 07:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

A view of Bar Harbor, Maine with sailboats in the water, green rolling hills and colorful clouds

Natural Wonders

Maine’s Top Tastes and Sights According to a Local Baker

Explore Hailee Carter’s favorite spots in The Pine Tree State, from her bakery to snowy trails and cozy breweries.

Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism

Paris plus the Olympics? <i>Mais oui! </i>

Flights through Aspen are being affected by the Lake Christine Fire that broke out July 3.

July 23, 2018 05:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

What to Know About Traveling in the Caribbean’s Hurricane Season

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Caribbean Hurricane Season Is Here—and This Year Is Likely to Be Different

Here’s everything you need to know to have a great Caribbean vacation during hurricane season, and why this year may not be as rough.

May 22, 2026 08:54 AM

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Ann Abel

National Parks

The Balkans Are About to Get a Huge New National Park

Lawmakers in North Macedonia are expected to shortly pass a bill granting Shar Mountain national park status.

June 30, 2021 06:10 PM

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Konstantin Testorides

The Amache National Historic Site featuring an old barrack and guard tower

History + Culture

This Historic Site Is Now Officially Part of the U.S. National Park System

The hope is that preserving this Japanese American internment camp in Colorado will inform future generations about a shameful part of U.S. history.

February 23, 2024 01:40 PM

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Bailey Berg

Aerial view on a small beach surrounded by rocks and forest. Coromandel, New Zealand

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