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Travel for Good

The 9 Most Environmentally Harmful Things About Travel—and What to Do Instead

If you love exploring the world, it’s important to do your best to protect it.

April 9, 2015 12:05 PM

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Tammy Burns

The Future of Travel

Would You Spend Your Vacation in Silence?

With monastic simplicity or five-star extravagance, more travelers are discovering the wellness benefits of quietude.

December 7, 2017 05:25 PM

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Samantha Shankman

Loyalty + Rewards

3 New Online Travel Tools to Know Now

Get discounts, extra miles, and even gift cards with these techy tools.

March 30, 2017 06:56 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Outdoor Adventure

Yelapa: My Own Private (Unplugged) Mexico

Around the bend from Puerto Vallarta, senior editor Aislyn Greene found Yelapa—a piña colada–free beach retreat. (Moonshine is a different story.)

August 20, 2014 04:22 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Restaurants + Cafés

4 Places to Find Authentic Food in Maui’s Most Resort-Filled Region

These truly Hawaiian eating spots are even bringing locals to resort-filled Wailea.

August 4, 2016 06:04 PM

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Sarah Sung

National Parks

How to Visit the National Parks During a Shutdown

The government shutdown puts your upcoming national park trip in peril. Now what?

January 4, 2019 03:42 PM

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Maggie Fuller

There are a number of off-the-beaten-path opportunities around Fiji, both on land and in the water.

Restaurants + Cafés

6 Insider Tips for Your Next Trip to Fiji

Executive chef and owner of an L.A. hotspot shares his favorite things about his home country, Fiji.

April 6, 2016 05:35 PM

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Nile Cappello

Restaurants + Cafés

The Mythical Beef Sandwich You Need in Your Life

Chef Samin Nosrat spent years hearing others fantasize about a particular Florentine panino. Her first bite didn’t go exactly as planned—but here’s why it was worth the pilgrimage.

April 14, 2017 12:15 PM

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Samin Nosrat

Holiday Travel

How to Navigate German Christmas Markets Like a Pro

First-timers can make their way through the stalls, snacks, and slang of Germany’s magical holiday markets with ease, thanks to these 10 essential tips and tricks.

November 29, 2018 05:37 PM

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Ken Chitwood

Style + Design

A Design Lover’s Guide to Art Nouveau in Europe

Despite a relatively short period of popularity, art nouveau left its mark in cities across Europe; these are the best places to spot the ornate, elegant style.

September 13, 2018 07:43 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Photo Essays

An Instagram Star’s Tricks for Making Your Travel Photos Look Amazing

These tips are pretty much priceless.

January 21, 2016 01:45 PM

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Michaela Trimble

History + Culture

What I Learned Hawking Sweet Potatoes with a Street Vendor in Taiwan

When one traveler volunteered to spend the day helping one of Taipei’s Sweet Potato Mamas with her food cart, she learned that the best views of the city are found at street level.

September 19, 2017 06:15 PM

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Anna Mindess

Terrene bar at 1 hotel in San Francisco with palm trees and the ferry building in the background. There are no people on the patio.

Hotels

This Hotel Is Reinventing the Eco-Friendly Concept

And it’s going above and beyond.

July 2, 2015 02:35 PM

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Jen Murphy

Cities We Love

Finding a New Perspective on Adventure in Oaxaca

A couple returns to the Mexican city where they lived in their youth to see how it—and they—have changed.

February 13, 2017 01:05 PM

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Eric Puchner

Air Travel News

Hurt on Vacation? Meet Your Lifesaver

Pilot Maxime Proulx flies an “ICU in the air” for Montreal-based Skyservice Air Ambulance, transporting severely injured and gravely ill travelers to hospitals close to home.

November 21, 2017 02:08 PM

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David K. Gibson

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