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Early Flight Attendants Were the Ultimate Feminists

Weight checks, makeup checks, marriage restrictions—early flight attendants faced extreme gender discrimination. A new book, “The Great Stewardess Rebellion,” reveals how they fought back.

April 19, 2022 10:54 AM

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Liv Greene

Air Travel News

With New Nonstop Flights, Palm Springs Is More Accessible Than Ever

Even more flights to the California desert town are on the way.

October 9, 2019 06:43 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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Food + Drink

In Grand Junction, Wine, Tacos, and Trails Await

Canyons and mesas surround western Colorado’s biggest city, where an influx of outdoorsy transplants is creating a thriving creative scene.

April 15, 2022 12:57 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Art + Architecture

Immerse Yourself in the Day-to-Day Life of an Artist With VAWAA

VAWAA offers a way for travelers to travel deeper—and to pick up a new skill while they’re at it.

July 14, 2022 03:10 PM

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Mae Hamilton

National Parks

The Grove of Titans in Northern California’s Redwood Park Is Now Open to the Public

After becoming a popular off-the-beaten-path destination, the soaring redwood grove now has a marked trail and can be visited responsibly.

May 25, 2022 07:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

Save up to 60 Percent on Ski Gear During Aether’s End-of-Season Sale

Whether you have a spring ski trip planned or are just planning ahead for next year, nab discounts on cold weather gear from Aether Apparel.

March 25, 2022 03:54 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

A World of Wonder

Now, more than ever, we want to deepen our appreciation of nature around the planet—but rather than just see and do, we want to serve and protect.

May 4, 2022 07:52 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Travel for Good

For Some Travelers, Stairs Can Ruin a Trip. This Company Wants to Fix That.

AccessNow is on a mission to ensure that the world is 100 percent accessible for travelers with disabilities.

February 2, 2022 12:15 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

The baguette has become a sandwich and charcuterie board staple throughout the world.

As traditional French bakeries decline in numbers, the U.N. agency aims to safeguard the long, lean loaf that dates back nearly 200 years.

December 1, 2022 06:01 PM

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

Art + Culture

This New Kusama Exhibit in D.C. Comes With a Side of Bubbly

A collaboration between legendary French champagne house Veuve Clicquot and renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has debuted in Washington, D.C. after a two-year wait.

May 17, 2022 04:06 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Health + Wellness

Inside Sky Lagoon, Iceland’s New Geothermal Spa

At Sky Lagoon, which opened in spring 2021, Icelandic bathing traditions are honored in style.

February 14, 2022 03:31 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Photo Essays

Egypt’s Pyramids Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

How to see a new side of the oldest and most visited tourist attraction in the world? Travel with an archaeologist.

May 12, 2022 05:50 PM

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Tanveer Badal

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