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Safari

I’ve Taken My Kids on Safaris Since They Were Babies, and These Are the Family-Friendly Ones I Trust Most

If “Mufasa: The Lion King” has you and your brood yearning to witness savanna animals up close, or if you have always dreamed of an all-ages African adventure, here’s how to make that dream a reality.

February 11, 2025 03:25 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Exterior of the Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver

Hotels

The 7 Best Hotels in Vancouver for a Truly Local Stay

Find the perfect hotel for your visit to this dreamy British Columbia city.

December 28, 2022 08:38 PM

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Ann Shields

Winter Sports

Who Wears It Well? The Best in Après-Ski Outfits

The top après-ski style contenders come from Switzerland and Colorado, where the “little black dress” of ski comes into play.

December 21, 2020 06:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A Park Hyatt Tokyo guestroom at night with an open window looking out over the city, a bed with white linens, and an arm chair and table at the window

Hotel News + Openings

Tokyo’s Iconic “Lost in Translation” Hotel Is Finally Reopening

Forever immortalized by Sofia Coppola’s indie sensation starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, one of Japan’s most famous hotels is ready for its next chapter.

September 24, 2025 01:38 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Sedona, AZ, USA - 1-9-2020: Interior of Chapel of the Holy Cross with people praying

Art + Architecture

Discover Desert Modernism on This Arizona Architecture Road Trip—From Frank Lloyd Wright to Retro Futurism

For travelers chasing daring design, Arizona shimmers as a midcentury oasis.

March 19, 2026 01:07 PM

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Zoey Goto

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History + Culture

Another Side of Key West? Its Rich Black History

Key West’s Bahama Village dates back centuries. Now, initiatives and exhibits are helping spotlight its Black history.

June 18, 2024 09:57 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

A dhow boat sailing off the coast of Lamu.

In the Magazine

On This East African Island, Getting Lost Is Half the Fun

Lamu, Kenya, encourages visitors to slow down and appreciate life without cars.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Air Travel News

Want to Travel to Chile? American’s New Digital Health Pass Can Help

A new mobile health app lets passengers upload their required COVID-19 test results—the first time the tech is being used for travel to Latin America.

December 18, 2020 04:01 PM

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Michelle Baran

Rocky hill with some trees, turquoise water with white rock jetty, buildings with orange roofs, and some boats

Where to Travel Next

Where to Avoid the Summer Travel Crowds in France

For surfing, stargazing, and slurping oysters, this is where to go in France on your summer vacation.

June 24, 2025 12:35 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Two suitcases in the departure airport terminal waiting for the area

Packing Tips + Gear

I’m a Professional Gear Reviewer, and I’d Never Buy New Luggage Without Considering These 7 Things

Good luggage should be an investment. Before you make a purchase, you’ll want to keep these things in mind.

September 10, 2024 07:03 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Man and women traveling with daughter on an airplane

United is launching a new seat map feature that will enable passengers to book seats with their children for free.

February 21, 2023 03:39 PM

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Bailey Berg

The exterior of an ornate white mansion with manicured gardens and a fountain.

Art + Culture

HBO Max’s Gilded Age Is Back. Experience It for Yourself in Newport, Rhode Island

Explore the famed coastal “cottages,” don tennis whites for a friendly match, and cruise the harbor in a vintage schooner.

July 3, 2025 08:15 AM

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Robin Catalano

Astrotourism

The Next Solar Eclipse Tours Are Already Filling Up—Here’s How to Pick Now Between Iceland Versus Spain

See the 2026 eclipse while sipping wine on a vineyard near a castle or from a hot spring overlooking a glacier-topped volcano?

August 21, 2025 11:24 AM

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Cassandra Brooklyn

Left: Tacoparty - B&A Blue Corn Nixtam Crispy Shell Taco; right: USA, Colorado, Montezuma County. Red, aeolian loess soils tilled into rows and irrigated for growing beans with Sleeping Ute Mountain in the background.

Restaurants + Cafés

The Company Helping Turn Colorado Into a Tortilla Destination

On a tribally owned farm near the Four Corners and across Colorado restaurant kitchens, corn is reshaping regional cuisine—and keeping it rooted in place.

April 6, 2026 01:05 PM

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Carrie Honaker

The Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has frescoed ceilings and a private terrace

Hotels We Love

These Are the 12 Best Hotels in Florence

Set in storied villas, quiet gardens, and stylish palazzi, these Florence hotels offer a more intimate take on the city’s Renaissance heart.

June 19, 2025 09:38 AM

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Laura Rysman

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