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History + Culture

Hidden Tunnels and Civil War–Era Buildings Found Below Alcatraz Prison

Archeologists have discovered that San Francisco’s notorious prison was built directly on top of a military fort.

March 7, 2019 12:15 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Flight attendant pouring coffee into a paper cup on an airplane

Air Travel News

Another Major U.S. Airline Is Doing Away with Plastic Cups

Wine in a paper cup? Delta has vowed to replace its plastic cups with cups that are compostable and recyclable as airlines move toward a cleaner, greener future.

December 26, 2023 10:26 AM

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Bailey Berg

U.S. Beaches

Secluded Seaside Wonders of San Luis Obispo County, California

10 off-the-beaten-path beaches for relaxing and rejuvenating on the Golden State’s Central Coast.

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Hotels

The Best Puerto Rico Hotels and Resorts for a Relaxing Getaway

When you’re ready to travel, these lodgings offer a quintessential island escape.

March 30, 2021 06:38 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

People

At 84, Puerto Rico’s Most Celebrated Artist Will “Never” Stop Painting

Called “one of Puerto Rico’s greatest cultural ambassadors,” Antonio Martorell was recently awarded a National Medal of Arts.

August 7, 2023 12:21 PM

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Herson Guerrero

Hotels

Your Next Ranch Vacation Is Beside a Dark Sky Park in Colorado

At this remote working ranch, the bison roam in a spectacular setting of mountains, a national park, and an International Dark Sky Park.

May 30, 2023 09:51 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Tourists Return to Hawai‘i Amid New Pandemic Rules

Visitors who test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of their arrival no longer have to quarantine.

October 16, 2020 12:53 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Visit Tuscany Without the Crowds

Visit under-the-radar towns, take a cooking class with a cookbook author, and eat at an agriturismo in the countryside.

August 6, 2025 01:27 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

You're not likely to see other cruise ships on Costa Rica's relaxed Playa del Coco.

Small Ship Cruises

A New Small-Ship Cruise from Mexico to Costa Rica Takes Passengers Far off the Beaten Cruise Path

A repositioning sailing offers improvised exploration of under-the-radar coastal towns and beaches and the chance to slow down while at sea.

January 24, 2023 12:01 PM

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Jeri Clausing

A neat row of bottles of Sonoma-Cutrer wines along a brick wall outdoors in Sonoma County, California.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This California Wine Region is the Burgundy of the U.S.

Sonoma County brings a touch of France with renowned wineries, bistros, and boutique hotels.

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