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4 Days In

4 Days in New York City—How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend, According to Locals

Your ideal NYC itinerary includes renovated art museums, world-class shows, a French Japanese bakery, and a revolving restaurant.

July 17, 2025 01:47 PM

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Ellen Carpenter

Air Travel News

Which Airline Has the Best “Basic Economy” Option?

American, United, and Delta have all stripped their lowest fares’ amenities down to bare bones—even for elite fliers.

February 8, 2017 03:27 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Hiking + Cycling

10 of Europe’s Greatest Cycling Routes

Interlinked paths and trails span countries across the continent, offering sweeping views along the way for riders of all skill levels.

March 29, 2019 01:04 PM

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Jen Sotolongo

New Hiking Trail, Airport Revamp Coming to NYC

Plans include a 750-mile hiking trail and a major renovation to New York City’s biggest airport.

January 19, 2017 05:47 PM

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Matt Villano

J.R. Harris hiking in Torres del Paine National Park, Chilean Patagonia, in 1995; man in a red bucket hat with a large camping backpack on his back overlooking a snow-capped mountain range and valley.

Longreads

The Greatest Traveler You’ve Never Heard Of

J.R. Harris is one of the most prolific solo hikers the world has ever seen. But he’d never tell you that himself.

April 19, 2022 08:31 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Epic Trips

At a Magic Mushroom Retreat, a Comedian Reluctantly Embraces Her “Healing Journey”

For Negin Farsad, traveling to Jamaica for a psilocybin retreat started as a gig. After a week of tripping, she found it was about much more than getting high.

December 12, 2023 11:28 AM

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Negin Farsad

Hiking + Cycling

This Land Is Our Land: Places in Europe Where Access to Nature Is a Basic Human Right

In some countries, you’re welcome to roam wherever you want. On an extended bike tour, one writer experienced the ins and outs of exercising that freedom. Here’s what she learned.

May 9, 2018 05:11 PM

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Jen Sotolongo

Destination Spotlight

Here’s What You’ll Discover in South Carolina’s Lowcountry

Nature, wellness, and amazing cuisine are just the beginning at Palmetto Bluff.

Sponsored by Palmetto Bluff

Road Trips

A Mother-Daughter Road Trip up the California Coast

Here’s how one writer took her mom on a multi-day, 963-mile trip before Christmas.

November 4, 2016 09:11 AM

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Jenny Miller

Packing Tips + Gear

How Realistic Is It to Really Move to Another Country?

Here are countries with lax visa requirements—either for relocation or a long vacation

November 10, 2016 12:47 PM

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Matt Villano

Air Travel News

What Does Brexit Mean for Travel?

The shorter- and longer-term effects of Britain’s departure from the EU

June 24, 2016 12:44 PM

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Matt Villano

Small Ship Cruises

Meet Celebrity Flora, the Ship Designed for the Galápagos

Launching in 2019, this innovative vessel promises to improve the island-cruising experience for its pampered passengers—and for the fragile environment it explores.

December 8, 2017 05:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Tips + News

Oui, the Eiffel Tower Is Getting a Huge New Park

Paris’s largest green space will be ready when the city hosts the 2024 Olympics.

May 23, 2019 05:01 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Family Travel

3 Secrets for Surviving Disneyland with a Baby

There are some special perks of having a little one in tow.

March 10, 2017 01:10 PM

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Matt Villano

Hotels

Hotels Worth Booking: Santa Monica Proper

This new L.A. hotel stands out with its food, design, and rooftop views.

January 22, 2020 10:48 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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