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How to Do Disney World Right, With Short Lines, Michelin-Starred Food, and Upscale Hotels

Skip the lines, dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant, or live in a mansion near the Magic Kingdom. This is how to do Disney with a dose of luxury.

September 20, 2024 08:55 AM

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Carlye Wisel

Restaurants + Cafés

This Laotian NYC Restaurant Will Leave You Feeling Blessed (Literally)

Ring in the Lao New Year with traditions done by this mom-and-son duo

April 13, 2016 07:31 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Loyalty + Rewards

Make Your Frequent Flier Miles Go Further With These Hacks

From how to find discounted mileage pricing to building in layover stays for no added cost, these tricks will help you make the most of your miles.

July 26, 2019 05:13 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Young, pregnant female traveler taking selfie photo in front of famous Panthenon temple and fountain in Rome.

Family Travel

Why You Should Take a Babymoon—and 4 Tips for Planning One

Planning a babymoon will probably come with obstacles. You should still take one.

September 16, 2024 04:28 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

The Future of Travel

Mexico’s Most Popular Destinations Are Banning Single-Use Plastics Starting in 2020

Here’s what to know about how hotels are responding to the new restrictions in some of the country’s most frequented places, including Cabo San Lucas, Playa del Carmen, and Mexico City.

October 24, 2019 06:25 PM

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Juliana Shallcross

Tips + News

Make Your “Roman Holiday” Dreams Come True With a Luxe Fiat 500 Rental

This updated version of the classic car just became the wheels we have to have on our next Italy road trip.

July 16, 2019 07:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

50th Anniversary of “Apollo 11”: How the Moon Landing Changed Our World

50 years after astronauts walked on the moon for the first time, the possibilities for space travel continue to reach new heights.

July 8, 2019 06:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

Renting an Electric Vehicle for Your Next Trip Just Got a Whole Lot Easier

Travel for Good

Yes, You Can Rent an EV for Your Next Trip—Here’s How

There’s a growing number of EV rental car options available to travelers. Here’s what to know about planning a trip using an EV rental car.

July 7, 2023 08:53 AM

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Elissa Garay

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Easiest Languages for English Speakers to Learn

A linguistics expert chimes in on which languages are the most manageable for English speakers to master and shares her personal tips for successfully taking up a new tongue.

August 29, 2019 10:11 PM

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Meredith Heil

Outdoor Adventure

Meet the People Shaping Puerto Rico’s Surfing Culture

In Puerto Rico, local craftsmen are creating a deep-rooted sense of community.

August 14, 2023 08:43 PM

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Jesse Echevarría

A man reaches above the seats on an airplane, intent on pushing the flight attendant call button with his left index finger.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Flight Attendant Call Button Is Meant to Be Used. But When Is Appropriate?

Yes, there is a right time and a wrong time to ring the flight attendant call button.

September 2, 2024 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

RV Rentals Are Zooming Along Right Now

According to RV rental sites, more and more people are hitting the road and taking longer trips too.

May 18, 2020 07:51 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Restaurants + Cafés

Why Now Is the Time to Visit Lima

With hip neighborhoods and new world-renowned restaurants, chic hotels, and design-forward shops, Lima has become so much more than a stopover city.

August 1, 2019 12:53 PM

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Mary Holland

Hotels

Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals for a Cozy Northwest Getaway

These Airbnbs run the gamut, from cottages ready for nature lovers to sleek condos overlooking the ocean.

November 2, 2020 12:26 PM

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Staff

Small Ship Cruises

Richard Branson’s New Virgin Voyages Cruise Line Is Now Taking Bookings

Drag queen brunch, a tattoo parlor, stylish eateries, and a catamaran net at the back of the ship? You have our attention, Sir Branson.

February 14, 2019 02:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

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