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Travels among the First Nations of Northern Vancouver Island

March 28, 2018 08:00 PM

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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

Family Travel

5 Orlando Resorts You Won’t Want to Leave for a Theme Park

These standout properties hold their own when it comes to on-site entertainment—and are an excellent respite when you want a break from the theme parks.

March 1, 2019 03:23 PM

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Elissa Garay

Packing Tips + Gear

Meet the Winter Olympics’ $100 Million Pop-Up Stadium

Perhaps the ultimate example of ephemeral architecture, the 35,000-seat open-air arena in PyeongChang, South Korea, will be used only four times before it is torn down.

February 5, 2018 05:36 PM

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David K. Gibson

Other

Why I Did a Vacation Redo

A terrible trip to Key West when I was a teenager didn’t leave me eager to return. But what I found when I went back surprised me.

March 23, 2020 01:32 PM

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Lindsey Danis

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Savannah Weekend Means Lowcountry Food, Art, and Luxury

Charleston’s edgier sibling offers visitors award-winning food, great art, and fascinating history.

July 18, 2019 06:15 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

In the Magazine

How a Shifting Climate Is Transforming Florida

Rahawa Haile grew up surrounded by the beauty and kitsch of South Florida. Now she returns and wonders what happens when the places we love start to disappear.

January 22, 2019 07:00 PM

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Rahawa Haile

UNESCO World Heritage

Europe’s Lesser-Visited UNESCO Sites Are Easier Than Ever to Explore

A new online platform spotlights UNESCO World Heritage sites across Europe where you’ll encounter fascinating histories—and fewer crowds.

September 19, 2018 05:09 PM

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Sarah Buder

Family Travel

California’s Best Aquariums: Sea Otters, Penguins, and Sharks, Oh My!

You’ve been to the beaches of the Golden State, now discover what’s under those rolling waves and peaceful coves.

April 12, 2019 12:33 PM

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Natalie Stoclet

Air Travel News

9 Essential Tips to Help You Get Better Sleep on a Plane

As a traveler, getting some rest on the flight out can improve your whole trip. Here are some expert-approved tips to help you doze off—no matter where you’re sitting on the plane.

February 21, 2019 02:39 PM

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Kate Bratskeir

Americans Aren’t Going to Cuba as Expected

The result? Airlines are slashing their offerings to the island nation.

February 23, 2017 02:22 PM

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Matt Villano

Travel Tales

How to See the Morocco Most Tourists Don’t

On an epic bike trip through the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, a pair of travelers learns when to say yes to adventure.

March 29, 2018 01:31 PM

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Celia Hoffman

Beaches

Inside Panama’s Secret Surfer Paradise

A five-hour drive south of Panama City’s high-rise condominiums and glitzy casinos is the Azuero Peninsula—a surfer’s paradise that the rest of the world is just now catching onto.

October 11, 2017 12:39 PM

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Nicholas Gill

Small Ship Cruises

The Cure for Social Media Fatigue Is an Amazon River Cruise

A smartphone addict finds out what happens when she’s forced to disconnect deep in the Amazon rain forest.

February 12, 2018 09:43 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Air Travel News

Everything You Need to Know About the Marriott, Starwood, and Ritz-Carlton Rewards Merger

The Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest programs merge this month. Here’s what you need to know to maximize your points and your status.

August 15, 2018 12:09 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Packing Tips + Gear

Should You Use a Friend-Finding App While Traveling?

When it comes to solo sojourns, a new generation of apps is attempting to connect travelers faster than ever.

February 10, 2016 07:56 PM

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Daniel Dumas

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