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September / October 2021

A Better Way to Visit Hawai‘i

How will Hawai‘i—facing climate change, overtourism, and a push to reclaim Native lands—welcome travelers again?

September 2, 2021 09:05 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Air Travel News

American Airlines Is the First Major Airline to Ban Plastic Straws and Drink Stirrers

The single-use plastics will be replaced with eco-friendly options in American’s lounges in July and will become a thing of the past on its flights this November.

July 12, 2018 05:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

Spectacular Places in Iceland That Travelers Are Still Missing

Most visitors to the land of fire and ice continue to stick to the same crowded tourist trail, but you don’t need to go much farther to see some of the country’s greatest hits.

November 22, 2019 08:41 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Disney

The Best Way to Tackle Disneyland With Small Kids Isn’t What You Think

The dominant theme park strategy is to do and see as much as possible in a day. We offer a better (and saner) way.

May 17, 2019 07:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A Love Letter to Northern California Wine Country

Reckoning with the loss of jobs, homes, businesses, and American beauty as the fires continue in Napa and Sonoma.

October 8, 2020 10:17 AM

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Julia Cosgrove

History + Culture

An Epic Road Trip Through History in the American West

In South Dakota and Wyoming, endless historical and cultural attractions mean unforgettable family-friendly fun.

Sponsored by Travel South Dakota and Travel Wyoming

The Future of Travel

How Vaccine Passports Will Actually Work

The high-tech versions of yellow immunization cards are on their way.

December 22, 2020 07:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

Books

21 of the Most Entertaining Audiobooks for Your Next Road Trip or Flight

Laugh-out-loud memoirs, poignant novels, and family-friendly tales are among the picks for our favorite audiobooks to listen to on your next long drive or flight.

August 25, 2023 05:52 PM

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Shannon Reed

Hotels

Three Eco-Resorts Are Introducing Visitors to Indonesia’s Overlooked Island

Community consciousness and sustainability define a trio of beach hotels on Sumba, an island known for its pristine beaches, remote villages, and ancient rituals.

August 25, 2023 10:18 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Tips + News

Portugal Is Reopening for Travelers (and They Won’t Have to Quarantine)

The country is ready to receive a lot more visitors—here’s what we know.

June 10, 2020 07:44 PM

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Sara Button

Hotel News + Openings

Dubai Will Add Two More Man-Made Islands

They’ll be home to family-friendly resorts, the Middle East’s first Cirque du Soleil show, and a marine park.

May 19, 2017 04:26 PM

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Matt Villano

Hotels

West Elm Is About to Change the Hotel Game

The popular home furnishings brand announced it will launch boutique accommodations nationwide.

September 29, 2016 06:21 PM

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Matt Villano

Travel Tips + Etiquette

New Car or European Vacation? Here’s How to Have Both

Plan a continental holiday with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, or Volvo, and bring home one heck of a souvenir.

February 26, 2018 08:13 PM

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Nick Kurczewski

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Natural Wonders

How to See the August Solar Eclipse, According to an Eclipse Concierge

Where, how, when, and why to watch this phenomenon

July 25, 2017 03:41 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Where to Travel Next

Where Everyone Wants to Travel in 2021, According to Google

These are the destinations Americans want to visit most next year—and why we love them.

July 21, 2020 03:31 PM

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Staff

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