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Orange County's Little Saigon is home to the world's largest population of Vietnamese people outside of Vietnam—the majority are from South Vietnam.

Destination Spotlight

Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Orange County’s Little Saigon

Everything you need to know about one of Orange County’s most interesting neighborhoods.

August 26, 2022 08:30 AM

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Cu Fleshman

A domed cathedral over a river at twilight.

Art + Culture

The Secret to Seeing the Vatican Without the Crowds

Getting the chance to see the Sistine Chapel without throngs of tourists is an almost religious experience. Here’s how to do it.

August 20, 2024 12:25 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Travel Rewards Programs

“U.S. News and World Report” just released its seventh annual ranking of hotel and airline loyalty programs.

August 6, 2019 05:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

Glen Ellen Star is one of many restaurants featuring Sonoma County’s bounty, which pairs well with Sonoma-Cutrer wines.

Food + Drink

6 Must-Visit Wine Country Restaurants for the Perfect Pairing

Sonoma-Cutrer wines pair beautifully with standout dishes at these top restaurants.

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History + Culture

Explore California’s Asian American History at These Key Sites

From San Francisco to San Diego, California offers several opportunities to learn more about Asian American history.

May 17, 2022 05:39 PM

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Heather Kathryn Ross

Tips + News

Kauai’s Kuhio Highway Is Finally Open Again—but There Are New Rules to Follow

The Kuhio Highway closure is over. But to cut down on the effects of overtourism on Kauai’s northern coast, the number of visitors is being limited.

June 28, 2019 06:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Matt Johnson's Sleeping Figure at Desert X 2023

Art + Culture

Desert X Is Coachella Valley’s Biggest Art Event—Here’s How to See It

Disembodied limbs. Coy shipping containers. Flowering, salt-encrusted telephone poles. Here’s everything you need to know about Desert X 2023.

March 16, 2023 04:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Air Travel News

Oneworld Is Adding New Member Airlines for the First Time Since 2014

Passengers on the global airline alliance can look forward to earning miles on Royal Air Maroc and Fiji Airways in the future.

February 5, 2019 01:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Spain Now Welcoming All U.S. Visitors—No Vaccine, Test, or Quarantine Needed

After initially opening only to vaccinated Americans in early June, almost all requirements have now been dropped for U.S. travelers entering Spain.

July 1, 2021 08:46 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

Urban Cowboy Lodge Is the Escape We All Need Right Now

The Catskills hotel reopens on June 4 with outdoor activities, a surplus of nature, and a Roberta’s pizza stand on the lawn.

May 29, 2020 04:26 PM

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Sunshine Flint

A rectangular outdoor pool with attached hot tub is on the property of an adobe style house. Chaise lounges and striped sun umbrellas are on the pool deck

Loyalty + Rewards

You Can Now Book Premium Vacation Rentals Through Capital One Travel

Capital One cardholders can earn and redeem miles for vacation rentals across North America—just as they would for hotels.

August 13, 2024 12:18 PM

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Paul Rubio

Tips + News

How a Trio of Terriers Helped Rid a Remote Island of the Rats That Were Destroying It

On South Georgia Island in the southern Atlantic, a huge rodent-eradication effort has been declared a success, thanks in part to the efforts of three canine crusaders.

May 22, 2018 04:57 PM

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Matthew Phenix

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