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The Perfect Weekend Getaway in Portland, Oregon

From eating at new and exciting restaurants to hiking in parks filled with ancient trees and traditions, here’s how to spend a weekend in Rose City right now.

May 11, 2023 05:29 PM

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Jessie Beck

Travel for Good

Ways to Support Small Businesses When You Travel

Rethink where you stay, shop, and eat.

August 4, 2021 10:21 PM

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Kristin Braswell

A rustic table filled with Appalachian dishes at the restaurant Rhubarb in Asheville

Restaurants + Cafés

This Appalachian City Is Becoming a Major Food Destination

Discover the Asheville restaurants taking local produce and traditions to new culinary heights with tips from author, professor, and Western North Carolina native, Erica Locklear Abrams.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Joanne O’Sullivan

New rooftop pool at The Gale South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

Loyalty + Rewards

When Buying Hotel Points Can Save You Money

Sometimes purchasing points through a hotel loyalty program is a good idea. Here’s what you need to know to save big.

April 4, 2023 03:59 PM

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Paul Rubio

Exterior of the Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver

Hotels

The 7 Best Hotels in Vancouver for a Truly Local Stay

Find the perfect hotel for your visit to this dreamy British Columbia city.

December 28, 2022 08:38 PM

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Ann Shields

Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, features overwater bungalows in a tranquil lagoon.

Hotels We Love

5 Unique Honeymoon Destinations (and Their Most Romantic Resorts)

Book one of these romantic retreats in these off-the-beaten-path honeymoon destinations.

October 14, 2024 01:18 PM

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Chris Dong

Several rows of JetBlue's Even More Space seating, grey airplane seats with orange trim

Air Travel News

JetBlue Introduces a New Class of Service

The New York City–based airline is giving its added-legroom seats “even more” love.

January 29, 2025 05:49 PM

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Bailey Berg

Towering bluffs and sweeping sand dunes define the landscape at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan.

U.S. Beaches

You Don’t Need to Go to the East or West Coast for Some of the Best Beaches in the U.S.

Skip a coastal spot and head to the Midwest this summer.

June 6, 2025 11:24 AM

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Elaine Glusac

An aerial view of an island with clear water, palm trees, white sand, and a swimming pool

Islands

The World’s Dreamiest Private Islands, From the Maldives to Wisconsin

These 14 properties combine nature-filled seclusion with a touch of barefoot luxury.

February 16, 2024 01:49 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Wooden tree house cabin surrounded by pine forest

Hotels

Take Leaf Peeping to the Next Level at These 16 Tree House Airbnbs

These properties prove that, while money doesn’t grow on trees, a great vacation just might.

September 11, 2023 10:16 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A blue Breeze Airways aircraft taking off in front of a control tower

Air Travel News

Breeze Airways Just Added These 13 New Airports to Its Network

The low-cost carrier has unveiled major expansion plans, with many of its newly added routes and airports featuring introductory fares as low as $59 each way.

February 2, 2024 06:43 PM

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Bill Fink

The Detroit venue El Club is a dedicated supporter of independent music.

Cities We Love

The Ultimate 48 Hours in Detroit for Music Fans

From the Motown Museum to historic venues, check out these go-to spots recommended by local rapper and record label CEO Ty Farris.

Sponsored by Visit Detroit

River among green hills in the Côa Valley Archaeological Park

Art + Culture

The Most Photogenic Places in Portugal That Only Locals Know About, According to a Photographer

Picture ruins in a forest, an island volcano lake, and an astronomy site older than Stonehenge.

September 26, 2025 05:27 PM

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Anna Mazurek

A Seabourn chef in a white coat standing in front of an olive stand at a market speaking with someone (seen from behind) who is wearing a hat

Cruise

Are Shore Excursions Worth It? Our Cruise Expert Weighs In

Frequent cruiser Fran Golden offers her take on how to tackle port calls while sailing from one beautiful destination to the next.

June 25, 2025 07:14 PM

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Fran Golden

Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson building in Washington DC USA front view. Library of Congress - The largest library in a world.

4 Days In

Locals Reveal The Best Way to Spend a Weekend in Washington D.C.

Watch the sun rise over the National Mall, eat great bagels and smoked sausages, and discover “D.C.’s Downton Abbey” over a long weekend in the city.

February 15, 2024 03:59 PM

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Karen Carmichael

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