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Saudi Arabia’s Ancient Desert Transforms Into a Striking Art Exhibition

The site-specific installations are on display amid sandstone cliffs on the grounds of a historic incense trade route and desert oasis in Saudi Arabia.

February 7, 2020 01:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

Food + Drink

The True Tale of the Philadelphia Cheesesteak

It all started with a hot dog.

January 17, 2018 09:00 AM

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Ariel Ramchandani

Restaurants + Cafés

Maine’s Star Restaurant Launches a Snail-Mail Reservation Lottery

The Lost Kitchen chef Erin French will accept your reservation request to her feted farm-to-table restaurant only on a mailed-in notecard—and only until April 10.

March 30, 2018 04:26 PM

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David K. Gibson

Tips + News

The Most—and Least—Ecofriendly Ways to Travel

What type of transportation should you take if you want to leave the smallest carbon footprint? The answer is not that simple.

October 28, 2019 07:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

Greetings from Saudi Arabia

In search of cultural understanding, one wobbly step forward at a time.

April 11, 2023 07:37 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Hotels

11 Great Hotels in the Cayman Islands

From lively luxury to secluded romance and even laid-back bohemian vibes, these Cayman Island hotels offer something for everyone.

September 22, 2022 11:57 AM

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Mariette Williams

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Redeem Chase Points for More Value Even if You’re Not Traveling

Use your Chase points for groceries, takeout, and home improvements.

February 18, 2021 08:20 PM

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Eric Rosen

Holiday Travel

Why Copenhagen Is Even More Magical in the Winter

The Danish capital becomes a sparkling wonderland, complete with festive markets, roasted almonds, mulled wine, and more.

November 19, 2018 08:09 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Tips + News

TripAdvisor Ends Ticket Sales to Attractions That Breed or Buy Dolphins and Whales

The travel site will immediately begin work to remove products that aren’t in line with its new rules.

October 2, 2019 02:50 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

Finally, a Flight Deal Service for Domestic Weekend Getaways

We love a great airfare deal, but what we love even more are great deals we can actually use during our coveted weekends.

May 21, 2019 07:52 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

The Top 10 Countries Where Locals Feel Safest

Just because locals feel safe in these locations doesn’t necessarily mean foreign travelers will.

June 28, 2018 06:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Islands

What Makes Oahu’s Turtle Bay So Next-Level, According to a Homegrown Surf Champ

From his surf school to turtles and rainbows, we caught up with world-class surfer Jamie O’Brien to find out why he calls the resort “planet Hawaii.”

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