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Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: The Santa Cruz Mountains Offer a Much-Needed Escape to Nature

Escape to nature with an easy, woodsy weekend retreat to the Santa Cruz Mountains.

October 14, 2020 05:11 PM

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Jessie Beck

The Future of Travel

Vail Vows to Have Zero Environmental Footprint by 2030

Because, after all, its business model relies on the environment

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM

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Matt Villano

International Beaches

Now Is the Time to Plan a Summer Vacation in Greece

Greece’s popularity barely slowed down during the pandemic, and 2022 is shaping up to be another big year. Lock in that dream vacation before the crowds descend.

December 1, 2021 03:04 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Air Travel News

Airlines Continue to Earn Billions from Added Fees

In the second quarter of 2016, domestic airlines once again basked in profit from ancillary charges.

September 28, 2016 01:56 PM

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Matt Villano

Hotels

Seven Great Hotel Chains That Embrace Sustainability

These hotels aren’t your average eco-stays.

May 31, 2017 11:31 AM

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Kristan Schiller

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Calm Your Travel Anxiety

Tips for the anxious traveler

January 6, 2020 01:54 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Art + Architecture

8 Unmissable All-Night Art Festivals Across the World

From Texas to Taiwan, these cities are hosting Nuit Blanche events and pulling art all-nighters.

September 5, 2018 12:46 PM

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Allison Montroy

Art + Culture

Go Inside the Quirky “Micronation” of Molossia Through These Brilliant Photos

Drawn to its self-aware eccentricities, photographer Amy Lombard visits the Republic of Molossia, a self-proclaimed independent country in the Nevada desert.

October 26, 2017 08:03 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Longreads

Inside the Growing Community of Families on the Road, Full Time

What unites full-timing families is what separates them, literally, from the rest of America: Their house is on wheels, and it’s most likely much smaller than yours.

April 28, 2020 04:11 PM

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Kieran Dahl

Hotels

Hotel Experts Share Their Secrets for Making Anyone Feel Welcome

Everyone appreciates a friendly experience at a hotel or restaurant—it’s what keeps us coming back. Here’s how to bring some of that magic into your own home.

March 29, 2018 01:27 PM

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Ann Abel

Cities We Love

4 Reasons to Go to Los Angeles This Fall

The best of what’s happening this season in L.A.

October 5, 2018 05:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

Why Dining in This Canadian Province Is Unlike Anywhere Else

Nova Scotia combines its famous lobster with innovative chefs and delicious wines to make an unforgettable experience.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.

Hotels We Love

Tokyo Has No Shortage of Great Luxury Hotels. These Are the Ones to Book

The city’s best stays include restored legends, sky-high sanctuaries, and newcomers that already feel essential.

July 2, 2026 09:11 AM

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Adam H. Graham

Destination Spotlight

Discover the Natural and Creative Wonders of Bergen

Travelers searching for personal enrichment are guaranteed to be moved by this Norwegian city’s jaw-dropping scenery and strong artistic community.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

Air Travel News

How to Make a Friend in Iceland

It’s actually really easy now thanks to Icelandair’s new program.

October 13, 2016 07:01 PM

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Andrew Richdale

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