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Trees, Intentional Hiking, and the Beauty of Slime Molds

The translator and editor of “The Hidden Life of Trees” believes that a forest is so much more than a landscape—it’s a place where life happens all around us.

April 22, 2022 04:55 PM

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Sally Kohn

Hotels

15 U.S. Hotels That Used to Be Something Completely Different

These hotels across the country combat urban sprawl by repurposing old office buildings and breweries.

January 22, 2018 08:21 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel Tips + Etiquette

DriveShare Is the Airbnb of Cool Vintage Cars

Skip the rental-car counter: This clever app will put you behind the wheel of a classic ride on your next vacation.

January 5, 2018 01:29 PM

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Brett Berk

Art + Culture

13 U.S. Music Halls That Raise the Bar

From Knoxville’s Tennessee Theatre to Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium, these concert venues hit just the right note.

February 13, 2019 01:45 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Natural Wonders

5 Reasons You Need to Head to Ningaloo Reef Now

Australia has a second must-see reef? Yep.

August 16, 2016 04:13 PM

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Georgia Rickard

Tips + News

These Photos Show How Lockdown Has Stilled Bustling London Life

Images of London before and after the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown reveal how drastically life has changed in the British capital.

April 6, 2020 01:29 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Wooden cabin exterior surrounded by trees

Hotels We Love

The Best Hotels for a Nature Escape From NYC—No Airport Required

From the Hudson Valley to the Catskills, Berkshires, and Finger Lakes, these hotels immerse you in forests, lakes, and mountain landscapes—all within a few hours’ drive of New York City.

April 15, 2026 03:16 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Miles and Rewards Travel Deals for Summer

It’s not too late to score an awesome summer escape using those hard-earned loyalty points.

July 1, 2019 06:39 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Tips + News

Travel From U.K. to the U.S. Now Requires Negative COVID Test

The move, which comes in the wake of a new coronavirus variant spreading rapidly in the U.K., marks the first time the U.S. is mandating testing for international arrivals.

January 5, 2021 03:24 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

How to Enjoy Summer in the British Virgin Islands

Let the BVI show you how summertime is done in the Caribbean.

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Air Travel News

Australia Protests Qatar Airport’s Exams of Women Passengers

“This is a grossly, grossly disturbing, offensive, concerning set of events”—Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne

October 27, 2020 03:18 PM

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Rod McGuirk

Tips + News

New York and Connecticut Drop Mandatory Quarantine; NJ Loosens Restrictions

After starting out as an early COVID hot spot, the tri-state area is slowly reopening. Here’s what to know if you plan to visit.

April 8, 2021 05:55 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Tips + News

The Bahamas to Travelers: We’re Still Open for Business

The tourist-dependent nation wants visitors to know that many of the islands were unscathed by Hurricane Dorian.

September 9, 2019 07:36 PM

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Dee-Ann Durbin

Food + Drink

Required Eating: Chicago’s Classic Foods

You’ve heard of deep-dish pizza, but what about Italian beef and honey butter fried chicken?

April 14, 2020 02:51 PM

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Nicole Schnitzler

Festivals + Events

8 Exceptional Festivals to Escape to This Winter

Come out of hibernation this winter for travel-worthy festivals that celebrate ice, snow, chills, and thrills in cities around the globe.

January 18, 2019 04:53 PM

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Erin Gifford

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