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How to Figure Out What Type of Plane You’re Flying In

The type of plane you fly on can affect everything from how much luggage space you’ll have to how you can pick the best seat.

January 17, 2024 05:45 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Enjoy an unparalleled experience in Croatia when you travel by yacht.

Where to Travel Next

From Island-Hopping to Visiting Ancient Wineries, Your Next Big Thrill Awaits in This Destination

Travel in style by yacht in Croatia with Ker & Downey for awe-inspiring experiences.

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11 New England Road Trip Itineraries for Any Season

Road Trips

9 Beautiful Road Trips for Exploring New England

Whether it’s spring, summer, fall, or winter, there’s a road trip (or two) for each season.

August 19, 2024 09:19 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

rider on horseback in arena with crowd in background

Longreads

This Centuries-Old Indigenous Sport Is Having a Renaissance

Across North America, Native communities are carrying on relay racing—a time-honored, high-adrenaline tradition.

November 25, 2024 08:51 AM

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Kate Nelson

A king bedroom in the Royal Suite at the Hotel D'Angleterre with an adjacent living room in the background and beige and white details throughout, including geometric hanging lights hovering near the bed

Stay Here Next

Copenhagen’s Oldest Hotel Just Got a Major Refresh—Here’s What It’s Like

All of the suites in this palace-turned-hotel have been completely renovated.

September 5, 2024 08:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

An aerial view of Sensei Porcupine Creek

Health + Wellness

At Tech Giant Larry Ellison’s New Sensei Resort, Wellness Is a Science

Sensei Porcupine Creek takes an ultra-personalized, science-based approach to nutrition, rest, and physical therapy.

January 12, 2023 12:13 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Earthquake-Ravaged Haiti Desperately Awaits Further Aid

Several United Nations agencies, the Red Cross, and USAID are among the organizations that have rushed in to help, but more is needed.

August 16, 2021 04:09 PM

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Mark Stevenson

Fall 2023

Carbon Neutral, Net Zero, B-Corp—How to Make Sense of Sustainability Buzzwords

A breakdown of what common environmental lingo actually means.

November 7, 2023 01:53 PM

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Tim Chester

A snow-covered mountain reflected in a clear lake, surrounded by evergreen trees

National Parks

10 Less-Crowded Alternatives to the Most Popular U.S. National Parks

With crowds overrunning the U.S.’s most popular national parks, head to these alternative parks, forests, and natural wonders instead.

April 23, 2025 03:04 AM

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Maggie Fuller

History + Culture

Enjoy Swiss Boutique Towns, Trains, Chocolate and More

Make your next trip one for the books when you go on an over-the-top tour of Switzerland’s charming small cities, filled with delicious dining, scenic wonder, and plenty of train travel.

November 17, 2021 06:11 AM

Winter 2025

I’m a Fiddle Player Who Felt Disconnected from the Blues. A Trip On the Mississippi Blues Trail Changed That

Writer and musician Emma John travels south to find the beat—and birthplace—of a special kind of Mississippi music.

January 7, 2025 03:07 PM

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Emma John

Where to Go in Winter

5 Great Wintery Trips That Even Non-Skiers Will Love

There’s a great big world of new experiences right in our North American backyard (and you don’t even have to like skiing to enjoy them).

December 7, 2022 07:37 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Essential Guide to Visiting Taos, New Mexico, in the Winter

Though Taos is known for its famous ski valley and fluffy powder, there’s plenty to do in this charming Southwest mountain town that doesn’t have to involve a single snowflake.

December 5, 2023 02:00 PM

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Mae Hamilton

a big plume of smoke from a volcanic eruption in Iceland with a flat snowy landscape in the foreground

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