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Briggs & Riley Is Holding a Luggage Drive for Kids in Foster Care

If you donate your gently used luggage—from any brand—you could get up to a $100 credit for a new Briggs & Riley bag.

April 9, 2021 03:41 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Ocean Cruises

The Best Cruises for Kids at Every Age

When it comes to kids, cruising isn’t one size fits all. From babies to teens, these age-specific recommendations will help you choose the right cruise for your brood.

June 28, 2019 12:07 PM

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Elissa Garay

Books

It’s World Book Day—Here’s How You Can Celebrate

Spread the joy of reading and owning books.

March 2, 2022 04:40 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Festivals + Events

What a Pandemic-Era Mardi Gras Looks Like in New Orleans

New Orleanians are finding socially distant ways to celebrate the Carnival season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 7, 2021 11:22 AM

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Rebecca Santana

Packing Tips + Gear

This New Travel Subscription Company Will Change the Way You Book Hotels

In addition to offering a highly vetted list of hotels, Safara gives the commissions it earns back to its members so you can accumulate points and book free trips in the future.

March 12, 2020 05:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

10 Beautiful Villages in Spain, With Medieval Walls, Moorish Castles, and Seaside Cliffs

These small Spanish towns are too lovely to be kept secret.

April 6, 2026 04:26 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Everything You Need to Know About 2022 Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Festivals + Events

When Should You Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans?

Mardi Gras day celebrations in NOLA start well before Fat Tuesday.

November 4, 2024 03:45 PM

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Tim Chester

Expedition Cruises

5 Great Shore Excursions to Book While On an Alaskan Cruise

From cuddling sled-dog puppies to hiking Denali National Park, the best Alaska cruise itineraries mean more great ways to explore Alaska right now.

February 12, 2020 09:52 AM

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Anne Kalosh

Museums + Galleries

Baltimore Museum of Art Will Only Showcase and Collect Works by Women in 2020

The initiative, called “2020 Vision,” is part of the museum’s efforts to expand its presentations of female artists and artists of color.

November 20, 2019 06:10 PM

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Sarah Buder

Longreads

The Motorcycle Woman of Pakistan

I started riding to honor my father’s dreams. Little did I know they would help me find my own.

March 3, 2020 04:06 PM

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Zenith Irfan

A Christmas market in Salzburg around sunset with warm yellow lights illuminating the stalls and a string of lights covered with garland strung between a large Christmas tree and the edges of the market. People in warm coats are milling about.

Where to Go in Winter

This European City Is the Ultimate Must-Visit for Christmas Lovers

In this Austrian city, traditions include historic Christmas markets, delicious pastries, and some more unusual holiday festivities.

November 28, 2023 02:57 PM

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Joe Flick

Restaurants + Cafés

Want to Support Your Favorite American Restaurant? Here’s How.

As we wait to revisit our favorite restaurants around the country, buying a cookbook (and actually cooking from it!) is an excellent way to show our love.

May 28, 2020 08:26 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Restaurants + Cafés

What Happens When You Put Three Top Chef México Contestants in a Bullring?

The show’s premiere season is drawing to a close, but for the country’s food scene, things are just starting to heat up.

May 19, 2016 06:49 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Architecture

Paris’s Arc de Triomphe Gets “Wrapped”

One of Paris’s biggest landmarks is playing host to a long-delayed Christo and Jeanne-Claude installation from September 18 to October 3, 2021.

September 20, 2021 01:02 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

AFAR Advisor

Why Colombia Should Be Your Next Dream Trip

A leader in sustainable tourism, this Latin American country offers nature in spades, plus fascinating history and vibrant culture that rewards all travelers.

October 29, 2020 05:34 PM

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