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Is This the Best Place in the U.S. to Meditate?

Head here to disconnect with life’s stress.

February 10, 2016 08:06 PM

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Sophia Dembling

Longreads

Why a Train Trip Across the U.S. Is the Fastest Way to Slow Down

On a cross-country Amtrak trip, a perpetually rushed traveler finds the gift of time.

February 14, 2018 02:40 PM

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Eric Weiner

History + Culture

5 Must-Do Experiences in Merida, Mexico

The once-illustrious Mexican city is making a comeback

April 1, 2016 04:24 PM

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Mary Holland

Hotels

After the Earthquake, Mexico City’s Boutique Hotels Trade Competition for Teamwork

When the flow of travelers slowed to a trickle after an earthquake struck the city in 2017, 10 boutique hotels, similar in style and service, united for a cause: survival.

May 15, 2018 03:57 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Air Travel News

Our Readers’ Favorite Air Travel Stories of 2017

From a report on new TSA regulations to a deep dive into confusing airfare classes, here are the stories you read most this past year.

December 15, 2017 05:27 PM

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Staff

Air Travel News

Singapore Airlines Unveils a Posh New First-Class Suite

The airline that put a double bed in first class a decade ago steps up its suite game—and the result is impressive.

November 10, 2017 04:24 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Air Travel News

A Room With a Runway View: Airport Hotels for Plane Spotters

Book a stay at one of these spots for a front-row seat.

August 28, 2018 07:44 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Packing Tips + Gear

Meet the Winter Olympics’ $100 Million Pop-Up Stadium

Perhaps the ultimate example of ephemeral architecture, the 35,000-seat open-air arena in PyeongChang, South Korea, will be used only four times before it is torn down.

February 5, 2018 05:36 PM

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David K. Gibson

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Order Coffee Correctly in Europe (and Get What You Actually Want)

Make sure you’re ordering your cappuccino at the right time in Italy.

June 30, 2017 01:40 PM

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Chris Ciolli

The America’s Cup Is Over, But You Should Still Go to Bermuda

Islands

Here’s Why You Should Travel to Bermuda Right Now

Here are a few reasons to check out the tiny isle.

July 11, 2017 08:28 PM

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Danielle Walsh

International Beaches

Mexico’s Secret Caribbean Coast

From laid-back beach towns to Maya sites, travelers are discovering all that the Grand Costa Maya offers

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Food + Drink

The One Summer Treat You Need to Try in All 50 States

Across the country, we wait eagerly for summer’s seasonal fruits, fried treats, and nostalgic snacks. These 50 are always worth the wait.

June 22, 2018 06:08 PM

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Shilo Urban

Museums + Galleries

A Guide to Eating in Harlem Right Now

Take a food tour through Harlem with recs from a local

March 25, 2016 05:07 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Art + Culture

9 Vintage Photographs of Historic New Orleans

A trip back through the archives proves that The Big Easy has always been hauntingly beautiful.

February 1, 2018 12:30 PM

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Miranda Smith

Epic Trips

Meet the Storyteller: Abbas Mousa

Abbas Mousa of The Moth, who attended the AFAR Travel Tales event in New York this August, shares thoughts on travel and why podcasts have soared in popularity.

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