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California’s Lightning in a Bottle Is the Feel-Good Music Festival of the Year

From May 24 to 27, this immersive cultural exposition will attract some 30,000 enlightenment-seekers to the dusty San Antonio Recreation Area in Central California.

May 10, 2018 07:07 PM

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Matthew Phenix

People drinking, eating, celebrating inside a festive Spaten Oktoberfest Munich beer tent, wearing traditional German clothing, Dirndls and Lederhosen.

Food + Drink

The World’s Best Oktoberfest Celebrations, From Munich to Brazil

Munich is only the start for these beer-centric fall getaways.

August 19, 2024 01:30 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Venture off the Tourist Trail in the Caribbean

Step away from the cruise port and explore these fascinating islands more intimately.

January 24, 2024 03:02 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Tips + News

This Hotel Will Take You to Tatooine, No Millennium Falcon Required

Live out your Jedi fantasies, lightsaber and all.

December 20, 2019 04:51 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Family Travel

How to Take Your Kids out of School and Travel

Teaching your kids with the world as your classroom can take them further than any textbook. This is definitely not “home” schooling.

August 15, 2019 10:56 AM

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Janeen Christoff

Books

16 Books About the USA Every Traveler Should Read

These titles traverse the United States and uniquely capture a sense of place while exploring the country’s countless facets.

December 12, 2023 09:22 AM

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Shannon Reed

Tips + News

San Francisco Issues Mandatory 10-Day Quarantine Order

Violation of the order is considered a misdemeanor offense.

December 18, 2020 04:46 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

This Is Now One of Europe’s Best Airports—but It Definitely Wasn’t Always

After an 800 million–euro upgrade, Italy’s main international hub recently received a coveted Skytrax five-star airport rating.

May 31, 2023 06:17 PM

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Erica Firpo

Restaurants + Cafés

This State Now Has More Michelin Starred-Restaurants Than Any Other in the U.S.

Michelin’s first statewide guide awarded 34 California restaurants with new stars this week, bringing the Golden State’s total to 90.

June 4, 2019 06:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Peace Corps Is Suspended—Here’s Why We Need to Make Sure It Returns

In the Peace Corps, you learn that travel isn’t just about hotels and the sights. It’s about the people and connections you make.

April 30, 2020 03:20 PM

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Jessie Beck

The minibar at Borgo Santandrea on Italy's Amalfi Coast features a robin’s egg blue feathered backdrop and ribbed wooden cabinetry.

Hotels

Hotel Minibars Have Vastly Improved—These Are the Best of the Best

The top minibars around the world are sustainable, locally sourced, and customized.

October 7, 2023 09:34 AM

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Nora Zelevansky

Hiking + Cycling

Italy’s New Hiking Trail Will Connect 25 National Parks

The Path of Parks network will loosely trace an existing 4,350-mile trail.

June 5, 2020 08:28 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Where to Travel Next

Portugal’s Wildest Islands Have Volcanic Hikes, Black-Sand Beaches, and Natural Hot Springs

The Azores are the closest part of Europe to the United States—and one of the continent’s most dramatic destinations.

May 14, 2026 02:30 PM

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Chadner Navarro

History + Culture

10 Beautiful Villages in Spain, With Medieval Walls, Moorish Castles, and Seaside Cliffs

These small Spanish towns are too lovely to be kept secret.

April 6, 2026 04:26 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Food + Drink

9 Out-of-This-World Hot Sauces Worth Traveling For

Some people collect tchotchkes on their trips. Others take photos. This hot sauce addict never comes home without a bottle of something spicy.

September 6, 2018 01:14 PM

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Jenny Adams

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