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A field of wildflowers behind which are rolling green hills, the sea, and a mountain in the distance.

The country is a dream destination for outdoor adventurers, with trails that run along cerulean coastlines and through dense, mossy forests.

October 14, 2024 12:06 PM

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Christina Garofalo

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Time to Visit Japan For Every Type of Trip

Here’s when to go to Japan for cherry blossoms, skiing, and fewer crowds.

October 7, 2025 02:46 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to Charleston This Spring

If you like food, music, and art, now is the time to plan a trip to the Holy City.

March 15, 2019 02:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Art + Culture

6 Bookstores Across the U.S. That Give Back

From raising up underserved communities to fighting book bans, these indie shops are on a mission.

April 8, 2024 03:09 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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Beaches

The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica

With so many things to do in Costa Rica, here’s what you need to know about when to visit.

December 14, 2023 11:08 AM

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Erin Van Rheenen

Trains

You Can Now Book $19 Amtrak Tickets to D.C. for Peak Cherry Blossom Bloom

This sale includes travel dates between February 1 and May 26 on Amtrak trains throughout the Northeast.

January 27, 2022 12:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

TSA checkpoint at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Enhanced technology allows agents to confirm passengers’ flight details simply by scanning their government-issued ID.

March 28, 2024 02:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

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What’s New In...

What’s New In New York City: Hot Hotels, Buzzy Restaurants, and the Broadway Shows Not to Miss

Highlights for 2024 include Jeremy Strong in an Ibsen drama and a new offering from James Beard–winning chef Andrew Carmellini.

March 29, 2024 11:24 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Gora Kadan Fuji room with shoji screens leading to a garden

Hotels

The Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan—Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

April 22, 2026 04:18 PM

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Adam H. Graham

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Astrotourism

A Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming This April. These Tour Operators Will Plan Your Trip for You.

If you’re not one of the more than 30 million Americans living inside the path of totality, consider a solar eclipse getaway with these tour operators.

January 4, 2024 04:07 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

History + Culture

You Have to Leave Tokyo to Try Japan’s Best Matcha

Here is where you can find the crème de la crème of the superfood.

August 14, 2024 05:15 PM

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Alex Schechter

Disney

Walt Disney World Plans to Reopen in July

After 17 weeks shut, the theme parks opt for a phased reopening with limited capacity and no parades or fireworks.

June 23, 2020 02:57 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Longreads

Iceland’s “Golden Circle” Is Famous. You Should Know Its “Woollen Circle”

Meet the woman helping make Iceland more sustainable, one sweater at a time.

April 10, 2025 09:46 AM

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Lauren Breedlove

Photo of tranquil blue Gellért Thermal Bath in Hungary

Health + Wellness

The Ultimate Guide to Budapest’s Historic Thermal Baths and Spas

Budapest is home to more than 100 natural geothermal springs. Here’s how to soak up Hungary’s bath culture.

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