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Southwest Just Announced Some Major News

This week, the Dallas-based airline made public a mix of upcoming changes.

July 25, 2019 04:24 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

10 Bohemian Jungle Getaways for Free Spirits

From a glampsite in Bali to Pablo Escobar’s former beach retreat, these lush getaways will charm you with their rustic, laid-back vibes.

March 30, 2018 04:26 PM

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Nicole Trilivas

Food + Drink

Take a Bite (and Sip) out of These 7 Summer Food and Wine Festivals

From classic Italian street foods to Maine’s well-loved lobster rolls, these summer food festivals will please plenty of palates.

July 19, 2022 03:49 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

The rituals deck at Palmaia, the House of Aia

Health + Wellness

A Skeptical Traveler Finds Inner Peace—and a Great Vegan Croissant—at a Mexican Wellness Retreat

Hidden on a 14-acre property in the beach-fronted jungles of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Palmaia encourages guests to look inward and connect with the region’s otherworldly beauty.

January 9, 2023 08:58 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Health + Wellness

In Barcelona for Vacation—and Fertility Treatments

When I traveled to Barcelona at the height of the pandemic, it was an insurance plan for the future.

March 7, 2022 12:55 PM

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Yulia Denisyuk

Restaurants + Cafés

Beyond Blue Milk: How “Star Wars” Land Got Its Out-of-This-World Menu

The secret to a stellar meal is a solid story.

May 31, 2019 11:35 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Art + Architecture

Drive-Through Exhibits Offer Socially Distanced Art Viewing

Museums and art institutes are giving art lovers a chance to experience larger works, murals, and immersive exhibits from their cars.

July 30, 2020 12:52 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

How to Snag a Seat at Every Michelin-Starred Restaurant in Napa Valley

Want to dine at some of the best restaurants around? Here are the ins and outs for making reservations at wine country’s Michelin Guide dining darlings ahead of your next trip.

July 5, 2019 04:35 PM

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Sara Button

Travel for Good

OneSeed Expeditions Empowers Locals While Offering Some Seriously Epic Trips

The first installment in our Tour Operators That Give Back series meets an outfitter that believes adventure and entrepreneurial hustle go hand in hand.

August 11, 2021 06:11 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Ocean Cruises

Is Virgin Voyages the Perfect Cruise for Cruise Haters?

Richard Branson said he didn’t like cruises. So, he developed a cruise line for people like him. Did he succeed?

October 14, 2021 05:37 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Tips + News

Brooklyn Just Got a New State Park

Just in time for summer, the Shirley Chisholm State Park is here.

July 9, 2019 05:56 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Natural Wonders

Iceland Canyon Is Now Closed to Visitors After Viral Music Video

Over 1 million people have visited the area since Justin Bieber released a music video filmed there in 2015, leaving deep scars on its vegetation.

May 20, 2019 06:29 PM

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Egill Bjarnason

Tips + News

Airlines, Airbnb, Others Offer Relief, Refunds, and More to Hurricane Harvey Victims

From free local stays to bonus miles for donations, here’s how the travel industry is responding to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.

August 28, 2017 06:48 PM

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Harriet Baskas

Epic Trips

On a Cruise to the Remote Arctic, Where Polar Bears Roam (for Now)

What an expedition cruise in the rugged yet fragile High Arctic can teach travelers about the planet.

October 10, 2022 01:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

Beaches

How an American Learned to Summer Vacation Like a True Italian

An Italian family welcomes a daughter and her American husband back to the house on the Adriatic coast where life revolves around rituals of sun, sand, and handmade pasta.

March 30, 2018 07:30 PM

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Lucas Mann

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