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Festivals + Events

The Digital Detox Retreat Every Free-Spirited Traveler Needs to Hit

Get ready to disconnect from your device and reconnect to nature at this innovative festival.

February 9, 2018 08:03 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Discover Lake Tahoe on Foot With These Incredible Hikes

Hiking + Cycling

6 of the Most Beautiful Hikes in Lake Tahoe

These hiking trails in North and South Lake Tahoe provide options for a scenic adventure at every skill level.

April 3, 2024 03:23 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Three women in white about to jump into the ocean beneath fireworks

Festivals + Events

New Year’s Traditions Around the World Go Way Beyond Fireworks—These Are the 15 Coolest

Zhuzh up your classic New Year’s Eve celebration with these fun customs from elsewhere.

December 15, 2025 04:27 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Air Travel News

Fare Sale: Kids Fly (Almost) Free on Scandinavian Airlines

May 1, 2018 12:29 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Art + Culture

The Art Lover’s Guide to St. Petersburg–Clearwater

Venture beyond the beaches in St. Pete–Clearwater and you’ll find top-notch museums, galleries, murals, and more.

August 3, 2020 02:17 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Autumn Aurora: Where to See the Northern Lights in the Fall

Natural Wonders

Where to Go to See Northern Lights in Autumn

Think the aurora borealis only comes out in winter? Think again: Fall is prime time for this natural phenomenon in the planet’s northernmost locales.

September 20, 2023 04:40 PM

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Terry Ward

Middle East

Overview

June 9, 2025 03:48 PM

Restaurants + Cafés

For NYC Lovers, Jersey City Is a Must

The Perfect Half-Day or Night From NYC

October 17, 2019 07:32 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Ocean Cruises

7 Rules for Surviving a Cruise With Your Mother

A Baltic Sea voyage on Viking Cruises proves just the ticket to satisfy both our 30-something writer and her baby-boomer mom.

November 6, 2018 05:18 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Tips + News

Thailand Joins Mexico in Banning Plastic Bags in 2020

Their New Year’s Resolution? Stop using single-use plastics.

January 8, 2020 06:39 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Southern Ocean Lodge is located on the coast of remote Kangaroo Island, 70 miles south of Adelaide across a wild ocean.

Stay Here Next

After Devastating Wildfires, One of Australia’s Most Iconic Lodges Has Been Reborn

After having been decimated by wildfires in 2020, Southern Ocean Lodge in Australia is back—and it’s better than ever. Here’s a firsthand look at the reimagined retreat.

March 25, 2024 02:04 PM

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Lee Tulloch

Loyalty + Rewards

Hilton Honors 101: How to Make the Most of This Massive Loyalty Program

With more than 5,500 hotels in its portfolio (and growing), Hilton’s loyalty program offers countless opportunities to earn and use points.

December 5, 2018 10:46 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

A child walking between sequoia trees in a national Park

National Parks

Sequoias Versus Redwoods: What’s the Difference and How to Compare the California National Parks

Should you visit the tallest or the biggest trees in the world?

October 28, 2025 03:35 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Family Travel

How to Navigate the Holidays if You Can’t Go Home

One expat writer reflects on life far away from home when travel is not an option.

November 23, 2020 10:45 AM

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Tim Chester

Air Travel News

Uber Is Launching a Helicopter Service Between Manhattan and JFK

Top-tier Uber Rewards members will soon be able to bypass rush-hour traffic by requesting an Uber Copter to or from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

June 7, 2019 07:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

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