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Why You Should Visit Louisville This Fall

Through bourbon, boxing, baseball, and a new series of immersive tours, the Kentucky city spotlights the integral contributions of its Black Americans.

August 31, 2021 12:44 PM

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DeAnna N. Taylor

Centuries of history, world-class dining, Van Leeuwen ice cream (!): NYC's South Street Seaport has it all.

Cities We Love

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in NYC’s South Street Seaport

Whether you’re here for a memorable night out or a scoop of ice cream and a stroll, use this guide to explore NYC’s South Street Seaport neighborhood.

August 25, 2022 12:33 PM

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Jane L. Levere

Family Travel

New All-Accessible Water Park Makes a Splash in Texas

Morgan’s Inspiration Island is helping people of all abilities cool off this summer.

June 21, 2017 06:28 PM

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Matt Villano

Weekend Getaways

5 Affordable Summer Getaways in the United States

Check out these stylish warm-weather retreats around the country. (Bonus: All are less than $220 a night.)

July 7, 2017 05:59 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Experience Northern California Wine Country in Style

Explore Sonoma and Napa with one of these unique tours.

Sponsored by Visit California

Tips + News

Iceland Begins to Reopen After Rigorous Testing Helps Contain Coronavirus Outbreak

Over the past six weeks, Iceland has tested more than 13 percent of its population, which is the highest percentage of any country in the world.

May 4, 2020 01:20 PM

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Egill Bjarnason

Guests on AmaWaterways' inaugural Soulful Epicurean Experience sailing look out at vines at Domain de Fond-Vieille in France’s Beaujolais wine region

River Cruises

Black Passengers Are in the Minority on River Cruises—This New France Sailing Aims to Change That

AmaWaterways’ new Soulful Epicurean Experience is the first Black heritage-focused itinerary in the river cruise industry.

November 28, 2023 03:40 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

Books

Whimsical New Museum Will Bring Hans Christian Andersen’s Imagination to Life

The museum is being built at the birthplace of the mind behind “The Little Mermaid” and “The Ugly Duckling.”

February 16, 2021 03:48 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

Chef José Andrés, Cruise Lines Mobilize to Help the Bahamas

The celebrated chef’s World Central Kitchen, which provides meals to those in need, is working to help feed people displaced by Hurricane Dorian.

September 11, 2019 07:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel is a shining example of Belle Époque-era architecture.

Hotels

Behind the Scenes at the Cannes Film Festival’s Buzziest Hotel

The newly reimagined Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel, is ready for its close-up.

May 11, 2023 09:18 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

The First Mars-Inspired Village on Earth Will Open in the Not-So-Distant Future

In the Mojave Desert, a network of self-sustaining biomes by Interstellar Lab will be built to research how future generations could inhabit other planets.

December 24, 2019 11:45 AM

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Sarah Buder

Epic Trips

Still Down for Wheels Up: The Trips We’re Booking When Coronavirus Is in the Rearview

COVID-19 may have grounded us for now, but that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped being travelers.

March 26, 2020 12:01 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

Mexico Opens New Airport Amid Criticisms and Controversy

The new airport will run in tandem with Mexico City’s existing airport and it is projected to cost $4 billion.

March 21, 2022 05:24 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Festivals + Events

Uncover the Midcentury Architectural Secret in Our Newest National Park

For one day each fall, you can tour model homes from Chicago’s 1933 World’s Fair at the new Indiana Dunes National Park.

May 10, 2019 04:18 PM

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Andrea Guthmann

Packing Tips + Gear

Amazon’s Alexa Is Coming Soon to a Hotel Room Near You

This summer, Alexa for Hospitality will bring Amazon Echo devices into select hotel rooms, allowing guests to request services and amenities without ever picking up the phone.

June 19, 2018 02:32 PM

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Sarah Buder

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