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Seven Reasons to Ski the Alps with Club Med

You may think of tropical beaches when you hear the name Club Med, but their resorts in the Alps will tempt you away from the Rockies.

Sponsored by Club Med

Loyalty + Rewards

Independent Hotels That Can Earn You Loyalty Points

While independent hotels have a spirit of their own, there is something to be said for a hotel that is part of a larger loyalty program.

July 21, 2017 03:48 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Bars + Nightlife

This Is the Best Way to Do a Brewery Tour of Vancouver

Rent a bike and get pedaling—there are lots of small-batch breweries worth visiting in this drink-loving city.

January 18, 2017 11:59 AM

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Anna Mazurek

COVID + Travel

Hawai‘i Issues New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers—What You Need to Know

As of July 8, fully vaccinated out-of-state travelers do not need to take a pretravel COVID test and are not required to quarantine.

July 14, 2021 06:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

Vaduz castle in the capital of Liechtenstein

Longreads

I Trekked an Entire European Country in Three Days

Mountains, medieval castles, tiny towns, and nature preserves: what walking the Liechtenstein Trail is actually like.

July 13, 2023 09:35 AM

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Andrew Altschul

Restaurants + Cafés

Heading to Boston? 6 Fun Things to Eat

You won’t want to miss these unusual treats.

May 12, 2016 07:46 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Longreads

In Big Sur, Learning the Value of Being Alone

One writer on how Big Sur’s all-encompassing beauty is what she thinks about when she can’t travel.

March 26, 2020 11:54 AM

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Allison P. Davis

Cities We Love

The French Food City With Fewer Crowds and All of the Charm

It’s famous as the birthplace of Dijon mustard, but the capital of France’s Burgundy region offers travelers so much more.

December 26, 2019 09:38 AM

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Meredith Heil

Food + Drink

You Could Be Fined €500 if Caught Snacking on the Street in Florence

A new regulation bans sitting and eating on curbs and doorsteps on four streets in the center of the Italian city.

September 4, 2018 05:45 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

Why Chiang Mai Is So Much More Than a Backpacker’s Destination

On a last-minute trip, a traveler ponders what would have happened had he taken another path.

January 28, 2020 05:49 PM

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Joe Mungo Reed

History + Culture

10 Places Where You Can Follow Famous Footsteps in Historic Bavaria

Do as the Germans once did in this enchanting part of the country, where you can step back in time at old homes, historic sites, and more.

Sponsored by United Airlines

Hotels

Luxury Travelers Start Booking Again—and It’s Not All Domestic

Have we hit rock bottom when it comes to travel bookings? Let’s hope so.

June 9, 2020 01:07 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Food + Drink

Oh, the Things You Learn About Cuba While Writing a Cookbook

Two cookbook creators share their insider tips on traveling and eating well in the newly open country

July 28, 2016 09:09 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Restaurants + Cafés

Middle Eastern Food Is Thriving in Los Angeles Right Now

Here’s where to eat the best.

October 26, 2016 12:08 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Hotels

Why Lake Como Will Forever Be a Dream Destination

LIVE from Lake Como: Talking to Valentina De Santis, owner and CEO of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.

August 27, 2020 05:24 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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