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Beyond Montevideo: Why Uruguay’s Wineries Need to Be on Your Radar

Within an hour of busy Montevideo, Uruguay’s fertile Canelones wine region beckons with more than 80 vineyards tucked into its transporting, pastoral setting.

September 25, 2019 10:35 PM

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Ari Bendersky

Travel Tales

The Healing Power of Maine’s Forests

Abdi Nor Iftin fled Somalia’s civil war—and was diagnosed with PTSD soon after immigrating to the U.S. His cure? Mother Nature.

June 4, 2021 09:42 AM

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Abdi Nor Iftin

History + Culture

This Travel App Offers a New Way to Learn About Black History Around the World

Adventurely is using travel to help people engage with the history and culture of the global Black diaspora.

June 19, 2020 08:05 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Bars + Nightlife

These are the European Food Experiences That You Just Can’t Miss

Do a deep dive into local European cuisine on an expert-led day tour.

July 22, 2019 11:29 AM

The Future of Travel

Six Dog-Friendly U.S. Cities to Take Your Pup

With pet-friendly hotels and restaurants and plenty of outdoor adventure, these cities will make you and your pup feel at home.

June 1, 2017 01:35 PM

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Christine Amorose

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access

Avoid the airport masses, sip complimentary cocktails, and even get a free massage—just by carrying the right travel credit card.

October 13, 2021 02:02 PM

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Paul Rubio

Hotels

Stay in an Off-the-Grid, Fully Sustainable “Earthship”

Head to Taos, New Mexico, to experience this ultra-sustainable way of living.

May 9, 2017 08:02 PM

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Kristan Schiller

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

19 Essential Wineries and Tasting Rooms to Visit in Napa Valley

Large scenic estates. Intimate tasting rooms in downtown Napa. There’s a tasting for every taste in this famous California wine region.

July 28, 2023 01:17 PM

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Jessie Beck

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Book a Trip to Armenia Right Now

This under-traveled country is ready to shine

August 25, 2016 12:03 PM

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Victoria Heckenlaible

For some, crossing the Atlantic via cruise ship represents a way to connect with history.

Ocean Cruises

The Thrill of an Off-Season Transatlantic Cruise, Rough Seas and All

Late fall and winter sailings across the Atlantic on Cunard line’s classic “Queen Mary 2” ocean liner can bring unpredictable weather. For enthusiasts, that’s part of the appeal.

January 5, 2023 09:14 PM

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Fran Golden

U.S. Beaches

What Makes This One of America’s Best Places for Eco-Fabulous Adventures

The Florida Keys offer exciting land and water adventures with a focus on preservation.

Sponsored by Monroe County Tourist Development Council

Longreads

The Man Who Sits With the Sky

In Yellowknife, Canada, Joe Bailey has earned the nickname “Aurora Hunter” for his uncanny ability to find and follow one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena: the Northern Lights.

February 22, 2022 08:44 AM

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Shruti Swamy

Travel Tales

Ghana’s Outstretched Hand

Recalling her first trip to Africa, a Black journalist reflects on missed opportunities—and a legacy she’s finally ready to explore.

December 16, 2020 02:57 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Ruben Caldwell, Leigh Salem, Brian Smith, and Jou-Yie Chou, Partners at Studio Tack

The innovative team designs lodgings that tell their own stories and resonate with a creative-class clientele.

September 12, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

LGBTQ Travel

Tips for LGBTQ+ Travel in Africa

Why Namibia and Botswana should be on your radar, and what LGBTQ+ travelers can experience while traveling in Africa.

June 25, 2021 02:07 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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