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San Antonio, Texas cityscape at the Riverwalk.

Cities We Love

Phil Collins Loves This Texas City, and You Will Too

Deep in the historical city of San Antonio, new developments are brewing.

July 22, 2022 09:56 AM

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Tanvi Chheda

AFAR Advisor

How Travel Advisors Help You Travel Deeper

How do you strengthen empathy on a trip? Try a travel advisor.

February 20, 2020 06:43 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Style + Design

In a Medieval Swiss Town, the Art of Mechanical Timekeeping Keeps on Ticking

For more than 150 years, the International Watch Company has been a standard bearer for fine Swiss time pieces. Here’s what it’s like to go behind the scenes at their new workshop.

July 23, 2019 01:49 PM

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Victoria Gomelsky

Food + Drink

6 Must-Try Food Experiences in Canada

From Atlantic Coast kitchen parties to “Top Chef”–worthy restaurants, here’s how to savor the country’s diverse culinary landscape.

June 5, 2025 12:59 PM

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Renée Morrison

Air Travel News

How Airline Upgrades Are Bringing Class Back to Economy Class

Long-lost perks and enhanced services are finding their way back to economy cabins.

April 4, 2019 06:31 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Where to Go in Winter

9 of the World’s Most Romantic Winter Wonderlands

Snowy backdrops and cozy firesides are the best for snuggling up to your special someone. Here’s where to plan your next romantic winter trip.

December 10, 2018 07:26 PM

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Dana Brindle

Books

New U.S. Civil Rights Trail Book Highlights “History You Can Touch”

The travel guide, released in January 2021, gives readers a road map to exploring the legacy of the movement.

February 4, 2021 12:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Train Travel

Eurail Just Added Two New Countries to Its Global Pass

Travelers can now access Estonia and Latvia with the all-in-one train pass in 2020.

January 2, 2020 04:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Why This Airline’s Business Class Will Surprise You

SWISS Business combines unique elements to make for an exceptional experience.

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Packing Tips + Gear

8 Easy Ways to Lessen Your Impact as a Traveler

The founder of Going Zero Waste shares her tips for creating a zero-waste travel kit, understanding and buying carbon offsets, and giving back to your favorite destination.

April 19, 2019 02:00 PM

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Aislyn Greene

The Future of Travel

Is America Ready for the Luxury Hostel?

Austin’s stylish Native Hostel combines dormitory asceticism with high-concept hedonism. And it works.

October 9, 2017 05:40 PM

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Mandy Ellis

Air Travel News

Want a Free Volunteer Vacation? JetBlue Has Your Ticket

As part of its JetBlue For Good program, the carrier has launched a philanthropic travel contest, and winners will be sent to a surprise destination for a volunteer project.

October 18, 2018 07:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

6 U.S. Cities With Powerful Murals That Show the Fight for Justice Never Stops

A visit to any of these bold works of art, emblazoned on city walls across the country, is a reminder of the urgency of our many different battles for equal rights, both past and present.

April 17, 2019 07:29 PM

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Maya Kroth

Style + Design

Three Hawaiian Brands That Will Redefine Your Souvenir T-Shirt Game

These funky-fresh tee shops are keeping island style alive.

October 18, 2017 12:27 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Food + Drink

The Joy and Genius of Traditional Italian Home Cooking

After decades of living, cooking, and foraging in rural Italy, writer Frances Mayes shares what she’s learned from “cucina povera.”

August 18, 2020 02:13 PM

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Frances Mayes

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