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River Cruises

5 European UNESCO Sites You Should See by River Cruise

Explore medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, baroque, and neoclassical architecture—and only unpack once.

March 14, 2023 04:15 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Waters of Waikiki against the city skyline

U.S. Beaches

Where to Find the Best Surf Spots in Hawai‘i

A trip to the Aloha State isn’t complete without riding at least one epic wave.

December 8, 2023 12:20 PM

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Rachel Ng

Hotels

Four Seasons Hawaii Now Offers Private Flights to Its Island Resorts

Skip the crowds and concerns of flying commercial and take a private jet to the luxurious island properties instead.

February 3, 2021 07:59 PM

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Michelle Baran

Books

19 Books We Love by Black Authors

Mystery or science fiction? History or memoir? The choice is yours.

July 15, 2020 06:36 PM

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Staff

This bedroom of a treehouse accommodation at Twin Farms in Vermont has floor to ceiling windows with views of the area's birch forest.

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Treehouses for Grown-Ups? Yes, Please. A Review of Vermont’s Elevated New Lodgings

Twin Farms in Vermont is a standard setter for luxurious getaways in the Northeast—and now the retreat’s new Treehouse accommodations are elevating it further.

April 18, 2024 12:59 PM

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Greg Sullivan

U.S. Beaches

A Sanctuary on South Carolina’s Coast

Palmetto Bluff is not only one of the United States’ most celebrated residential and resort community, it’s also a unique nature preserve.

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Air Travel News

Delta Is Cutting Seat Recline in Half on All A320 Planes

One small win for the person trying to use a laptop behind you, one giant loss for your on-board nap.

April 12, 2019 12:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

5 Essential Foods to Eat During Chinese New Year

Food + Drink

7 Essential Foods to Eat During Lunar New Year

Travelers might find these dishes on the table during the Spring Festival to bring good fortune for the year ahead.

January 13, 2023 01:50 PM

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Marjorie Perry

Tips + News

Puerto Rico Is Open for Tourism, Despite All Those Grim Earthquake Headlines

Nervous about going to Puerto Rico? This map shows exactly where the earthquake swarm is on the island—and everywhere else where it’s still safe to visit.

January 16, 2020 05:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

A Thorough (and Honest) Love Letter to the New York City Subway

Sure, it’s home to Pizza Rat. But NYC’s transit system is also a marvel of engineering—and an underground microcosm of the city.

September 10, 2020 12:18 PM

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John E. Morris

Museums + Galleries

Inside the First National Museum Dedicated to Honoring U.S. Veterans

It highlights the voices of U.S. military veterans by focusing on personal stories instead of political perspectives.

November 2, 2018 03:38 PM

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Sarah Buder

Cities We Love

A Walking Tour of Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn Neighborhood

Even with all its history, there is more to this neighborhood than its past.

February 7, 2020 01:24 PM

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Caroline Eubanks

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Eat the Best of Tokyo Without Leaving New York City

A new restaurant from Tokyo’s yakitori master recently opened on the Lower East Side.

January 13, 2020 12:48 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

An interior gallery of the Louvre Museum in Paris with people milling about

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