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Waves crash along the rocky coast of Bodega Bay, California

The Part of Sonoma Wine Country Most Travelers Overlook

In this off-the-beaten-path wine country, home to one of the region’s top wineries, hike, dine, sip, and play your way through culinary treasures and natural landscapes over a long weekend.

After a devastating fire in 2019, the Paris landmark began welcoming visitors once again on December 7.

December 9, 2024 02:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beaches

20 of the Best Beaches—and Beach Resorts—in Costa Rica

With two distinctly different coasts and hundreds of beaches, this Central American country has a lot to offer for seaside adventures.

July 11, 2025 02:13 PM

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Jessie Beck

Outdoor Adventure

The Adventure Lover’s Guide to Aruba

From otherworldly hiking and scenic skydiving to walking the ocean floor, there are unlimited ways to get your adrenaline pumping on this Caribbean island.

April 25, 2022 12:14 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Trains

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Has a New Route From Paris to the French Alps—We Got a First Look

“Anything can happen” aboard the iconic luxury train, our contributor reports aboard the inaugural overnight ride to the mountains.

January 18, 2023 05:25 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Shrugs, a two-year-old rescue Ragdoll, frequently hikes with his owners in Sedona.

Hiking + Cycling

Think Only Dogs Make Good Hiking Companions? Think Again.

In Sedona, you might see this fluffy, white adventure cat on the trails.

September 6, 2023 10:06 AM

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Melinda Fulmer

The cost of an Epic Pass is about to go up—here’s what you need to know.

August 25, 2023 04:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

If you have analysis paralysis on what to do with unused flight credits, Southwest has you covered.

Air Travel News

Southwest Flight Credits Will No Longer Expire—Ever

In a “first-of-its-kind policy,” unused flight credits with Southwest can now be banked to use at any time in the future.

July 29, 2022 10:14 AM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Delta to Stop Blocking Middle Seats in May

The carrier is the last airline still offering empty middle seats—but not for much longer.

March 31, 2021 05:01 PM

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Michelle Baran

Surfers catching waves at The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay

Outdoor Adventure

How The Ritz-Carlton Hawaiʻi Elevates Outdoor Travel

Adventure meets culture across Maui and Oʻahu, where hiking, surfing, snorkeling, and horseback riding come layered with storytelling, tradition, and unforgettable views.

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