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The Best Travel Accessories We Never Leave Home Without

Sure, you’d never travel without your toothbrush—but what about a refillable toothpaste tube?

December 14, 2023 11:46 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

LGBTQ Travel

At HAGS in New York City, Fine Dining Goes Queer

Two boundary-pushing chefs have transformed a tiny East Village restaurant into a space that welcomes everyone. The delicious, inventive food is almost secondary.

June 30, 2023 09:50 AM

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Sally Kohn

The Haldane Suite at the Raffles London at The OWO features dark wood paneling and gilt chandeliers.

Hotels

London Is Having a Big Hotels Moment. These Are the 6 Openings of 2023 We’re Most Excited About

Take advantage of the strong dollar at these ultra-luxurious debuts across the pond.

September 29, 2023 06:00 AM

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Heidi Mitchell

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Stay Here Next

One&Only Resorts Makes Its Greek Debut on the Athens Riviera

Positioned between the capital’s ancient attractions and countless sandy beaches, One&Only Aesthesis revives ’60s Greek chic.

April 1, 2024 02:15 PM

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Helen Iatrou

Road Trips

15 Excellent Podcasts by Black Creators to Download Now

From hip-hop history to an LGBTQ+ guide to travel, here are some of our favorite podcasts by Black creators and travelers.

March 1, 2022 02:50 PM

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Staff

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 6 Meals Not to Miss in the BVI

Fill your island time with freshly caught seafood, smoky jerk chicken, East Indian specialties, and plenty of Painkillers.

June 1, 2021 05:01 PM

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Laine Doss

An American Airlines new A321XLR plane outside of a hangar with several workers around and the sun setting in the background

Air Travel News

A First Look Inside American Airlines’ New Planes: Privacy Suites and Next-Gen Premium Economy

American Airlines has 50 Airbus A321XLR planes joining its fleet. We got a sneak peek and these were the standout features.

December 12, 2025 06:42 PM

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Chris Dong

Outdoor Adventure

10 Outdoors Adventures Near Major U.S. Cities

Start planning your next summer escape now.

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Tips + News

Egyptian Archeologists Uncover 30 Ancient Coffins With Mummies Intact

The largest discovery of its kind in more than a century will go on display to the public when the Grand Egyptian Museum opens in 2020.

October 25, 2019 12:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

River Cruises

7 Great European River Cruises to Book Right Now

With an overwhelming number of European river cruise adventures to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down to 7 of the region’s most popular and picturesque rivers.

May 24, 2019 04:44 PM

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Elissa Garay

Boats at the sunset on Fatu Hiva bay, Marquesas island, French Polynesia

Ocean Cruises

Island-Hopping Tahiti Gets an Upgrade on This Revamped Iconic Cruise Ship

The quintessentially French Polynesian luxury cruise ship “Paul Gauguin” has been freshly remodeled and explores some of the region’s more remote island destinations.

September 21, 2022 10:08 PM

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Fran Golden

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September 2, 2023 10:46 PM

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Cities We Love

French Quarter and Beyond: 12 Things to Do While Visiting New Orleans

Check out the famous and underrated activities the Big Easy has to offer.

August 10, 2023 01:00 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Museums + Galleries

With No Crowds, Louvre Gets Rare Chance to Refurbish

“When the museum reopens, everything will be perfect for its visitors—this Sleeping Beauty will have had the time to powder her nose.”

February 22, 2021 03:42 PM

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Thomas Adamson

Loyalty + Rewards

What You Need to Know About Credit Card Travel Insurance

What does credit card travel insurance cover? How does it work? And what are some credit cards that offer trip protection? Start to unravel the complexities in this beginner’s guide.

June 6, 2022 04:36 PM

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Paul Rubio

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