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Books

8 New Books You Need to Read Before Flying to France

These new reads will get you excited for your next adventure to the land of fresh croissants, fragrant lavender, and ultra-chic street style.

August 10, 2018 05:14 PM

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Sara Button

History + Culture

Intimate Portraits of Women Who Live as Men in Remote Albania

Photographer Jill Peters traveled to the villages of northern Albania to document the last living followers of a dying tradition.

August 10, 2018 03:48 PM

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Sarah Buder

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

The Future of Travel

Is Traveling Better in the Rain?

For most of us, dark clouds and rain are vacation-spoilers, but a growing number of intrepid travelers make a point of seeking out a soaking. What do they know that we don’t?

November 7, 2017 08:01 AM

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Samantha Shankman

Air Travel News

Why Buenos Aires Just Got More Convenient

New nonstop service from United makes it a fine time to visit the Argentine capital, where there’s always something new to discover.

October 11, 2017 08:36 AM

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United

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Swim With Whale Sharks

Get ready for a huge dose of perspective.

June 27, 2017 10:58 AM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Air Travel News

The Only Nonstop Flight From L.A. to Singapore Takes Off This Fall

United is making it faster to get more than half way around the world with new nonstop service from Los Angeles to Singapore.

October 9, 2017 05:33 PM

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United

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Feel Truly Secluded at Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve

It takes hours and multiple modes of transportation to reach this remote private island resort, but Bawah is a refuge that’s truly worth the effort.

February 26, 2019 08:24 PM

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Carey Jones

History + Culture

In New Zealand, a Satisfying Renaissance for Māori Cuisine

Long overlooked, New Zealand’s traditional ingredients and techniques are finally gaining international attention thanks to chefs like Monique Fiso.

April 29, 2019 09:10 PM

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Jake Emen

Hotels

Why You Need to Stay at The Joshua Tree House

The quirky namesake trees outside are just the first sign you’ve left real life behind.

February 18, 2016 07:30 PM

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Ann Abel

Loyalty + Rewards

What to Know About the InterContinental Hotels Group Loyalty Program—and Which Hotels Are Right for You

With the recent acquisition of the spa-focused Six Senses brand, IHG is becoming even more of a luxury player. Here’s what you need to know about its rewards program.

February 25, 2019 12:04 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Hotels

Puebla, Mexico: The Mexican Metropolis You’ve Been Missing

Puebla is rapidly recovering from the recent earthquake, and with new luxury hotels, historically famous cuisine, and a modern take on classic art, now is the moment to visit.

October 10, 2017 11:52 AM

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Brooke Porter Katz

The Future of Travel

How One Brand Is Reinventing the Hostel

Generator offers a more grown-up take on the classic backpacker accommodations.

February 16, 2017 02:41 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Festivals + Events

12 Crazy Festivals Where You Can Actually Throw Things at People

Get wild.

August 28, 2015 03:30 PM

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Diana Smith

Hotels

Inside the TWA Hotel, JFK’s Formerly Abandoned Midcentury Terminal

Here’s what it’s like to stay at the TWA Hotel, which welcomed its first guests on May 15.

June 18, 2019 05:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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