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How an Unplanned Road Trip Helped a California Family Reclaim the Van

Five days. Two kids. One Eurovan. Here’s what happened when writer Chris Colin and his family set out on a Northern California adventure that redefined the concept of #vanlife.

April 1, 2019 04:20 PM

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Chris Colin

Hotels

Luxury Travel News: Shop Singita, Wellness for Kids, and Oceania’s New World Cruise

Luxury travel news for January 16, 2020

January 16, 2020 12:26 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Festivals + Events

14 Events to Travel for in Summer 2018

Your plans for June, July, and August? Check, check, check. Here are our picks around the world for your best summer yet.

April 17, 2018 09:40 AM

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Sara Button

Air Travel News

JetBlue’s First London Flights From NYC Take Off

The first transatlantic JetBlue flights from JFK to Heathrow are finally operating.

August 11, 2021 08:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

The Geniuses Behind Shake Shack Just Opened a Taco Stand in Brooklyn

Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group is giving tacos the Shake Shack–treatment at Tacocina, located inside Williamsburg’s waterfront Domino Park.

June 19, 2018 10:42 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

One of the Biggest Black Travel Festivals Is Coming to New Jersey

Newark, New Jersey, isn’t exactly known as a tourist hot spot—that’s just fine with Nomadness Fest.

September 8, 2022 01:25 PM

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Sarah Enelow-Snyder

Loyalty + Rewards

Make Your Frequent Flier Miles Go Further With These Hacks

From how to find discounted mileage pricing to building in layover stays for no added cost, these tricks will help you make the most of your miles.

July 26, 2019 05:13 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

National Parks

“Immigration Is Beautiful”: 32 Kids Celebrated as U.S. Citizens, Future National Parks Visitors

The swearing-in ceremony featured an American trifecta: citizenship, national parks, and public libraries.

August 20, 2018 08:21 PM

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Sara Button

Cruise News

This Cruise Line Took Florida to Court Over Vaccine Mandates—and Won

A federal judge ruled in favor of Norwegian Cruise Line and against a Florida law banning vaccination requirements.

August 12, 2021 06:12 PM

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Fran Golden

Health + Wellness

The Next Time You Travel, Try a Soundwalk

When was the last time you really listened to a new city? Professor and sound researcher Louis Chude-Sokei explores the art of traveling with your ear to the ground.

November 22, 2021 04:55 PM

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Louis Chude-Sokei

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Romance Amid the Vines

Sponsored by Harvest Inn By Charlie Palmer

UNESCO World Heritage

Alice in (a Saudi) Wonderland

The first woman tour guide in AlUla, Mashail Makki, on finding magic and mystery in the desert.

March 11, 2021 05:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Small Ship Cruises

The Best Luxury Cruise for Every Traveler

Whether you’re looking for an awe-inspiring itinerary, unforgettable dining, or a sophisticated cruise the kids will love, too—there’s a luxury cruise that’s right for you.

December 20, 2018 04:51 PM

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Fran Golden

Art + Culture

Negro Leagues Baseball Sites Are Finally Getting the Recognition They Deserve

In the past few years, Negro Leagues baseball stadiums and museums have undergone major renovations—and there’s more to come.

February 3, 2025 10:45 AM

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Sarah Enelow-Snyder

Travel for Good

A New Partnership Aims to Protect Our Fragile Oceans—Here’s How Travelers Can Help

Conservation International and Pew Charitable Trusts are teaming up to protect 7 million square miles of ocean. There are many ways travelers can join the effort to preserve oceans as well.

April 20, 2021 05:39 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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