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Epic Trips

How to Enjoy Summer in the British Virgin Islands

Let the BVI show you how summertime is done in the Caribbean.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands Tourism

Winter Sports

Snow Polo: The Glitziest Sport You’ve Never Heard Of

Every year, Aspen holds the United States’ only championship—and it’s quite the affair.

February 22, 2017 06:57 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Packing Tips + Gear

Subscription Boxes and Membership Gifts That Are Perfect for Travelers

Open your world with these monthly subscription boxes that keep on giving.

November 10, 2020 12:05 PM

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Dana Brindle

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

Tips + News

Airbnb Will Let You Stay at the Real-Life “Downton Abbey” Castle

Two lucky “Downton Abbey” fans will get the chance to live like the Crawley family at Highclere Castle. Here’s how to book it.

September 17, 2019 01:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

How an Encounter with Penguins Changed Her Life

A closeup with nature in the Falkland Islands led this woman to embrace a higher eco-consciousness.

Sponsored by the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Beach Pavilion accommodations at Amanzoe in Greece feature a private pool.

Fall 2024

These Are the 16 Best Hotels and Resorts in Greece

Greece is always a good idea. Here are the 16 best hotels and resorts across the country, whether you’re looking for a beach retreat, a high-design city escape, or a mountain getaway.

October 29, 2024 10:27 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Museums + Galleries

There’s a Whole Museum Devoted to Wiener Dogs in Germany

Yes, you read that correctly—the Bavarian city of Passau has a museum that celebrates all things dachshund.

April 17, 2018 04:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

Boeing’s Hypersonic Passenger Jet Could Take You From New York to London in Two Hours

At speeds of Mach 5—or 3,800 miles per hour—transatlantic flights would take just two hours instead of the current seven.

June 29, 2018 12:25 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

True Tales of Adventure to Inspire Your Next Epic Trip

Between the covers of these nine books, the authors cover a lot of ground, from a trek in Australia to a perilous journey in Antarctica.

June 19, 2018 12:17 PM

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Sara Button

Restaurants + Cafés

11 Quirky European Table Manners You Need to Know

Before you head to Europe, make sure you brush up on local dining etiquette by learning these food rules you might not even know existed.

April 26, 2017 01:17 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Miles and Rewards Travel Deals for Summer

It’s not too late to score an awesome summer escape using those hard-earned loyalty points.

July 1, 2019 06:39 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Cities We Love

The 7 Best Vendors at Washington, D.C.’s Union Market

Fill up on bagels, eggplant-stuffed dosas, crème brûlée doughnuts, and more.

February 18, 2020 04:39 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Tips + News

Mallorca’s Capital Is the First Spanish City to Ban Airbnb Rentals

Palma de Mallorca will begin its ban on short-term apartment rentals via Airbnb this July.

June 26, 2018 08:58 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Can Taking the Myers-Briggs Personality Test Help You Figure out How to Travel?

Family Travel

5 Unique Vacations for the Entire Family

Please every member with these out-of-the-box ideas.

June 8, 2016 01:34 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

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