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Northern lights in the sky of Fairbanks, Alaska

Astrotourism

The Most Beautiful Places to See the Northern Lights—Without Leaving the U.S.

You don’t need to go abroad to see the legendary light show that is the aurora borealis.

August 19, 2025 02:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

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

COVID + Travel

Airlines Cancel More Flights to China Due to Coronavirus Concerns

If you have an upcoming trip to China, you should check with your airline to see whether the flight is still operating.

February 18, 2020 06:52 PM

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Michelle Baran

A bullet train passing before Mt. Fuji with pink flowers in the foreground.

Trains

Japan’s JR Rail Pass Prices Are About to Increase—but There’s Still Time to Buy Before They Do

In October 2023, the price of a Japan Rail Pass will increase by roughly 70 percent.

August 28, 2023 06:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

The stunning coastline of the Algarve, Portugal

Outdoor Adventure

This Airline’s Stopover Program Lets You See Portugal’s Hot Springs, Villages, and Waterfalls—For Free

TAP Air Portugal’s direct U.S. flights and stopover program make it easy to rest and relax during an extended layover in the country.

Sponsored by Visit Portugal and TAP Air Portugal

The pool at the Lana,Dorchester Collection, in Dubai features skyline fews and white daybeds shaded by umbrellas.

Stay Here Next

This New Luxury Hotel Is Proof That Dubai Can Be Understated

Amid the flashy hospitality of Dubai, the Lana, a Dorchester Collection hotel, adds a dose of understated luxury to the hospitality scene.

March 19, 2024 11:50 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Where to Travel Next

Have an Insider Experience on a Thrilling Vacation in Abu Dhabi

Godubai’s fascinating, detail-oriented tours allow for an unforgettable voyage into the past, present, and future of the United Arab Emirates.

Sponsored by The Kenya Tourism Board

A white guest room with doors opening to balcony and view of the Eiffel Tower

Hotels We Love

The Paris Hotels Where an Eiffel Tower View Is Actually Worth It

Not all Eiffel Tower views are created equal. These hotels prove why only some are worth the splurge.

September 18, 2025 09:58 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Winter 2022

Emma’s Torch Is Helping Refugees Succeed in the Food World

On a quiet corner in Brooklyn, a restaurant empowers refugees by teaching them culinary skills and the value of their own voice.

November 12, 2021 10:38 AM

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Billie Cohen

Rocky Mountain Adaptive works with Banff ski resorts including Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, and Norquay to offer adaptive ski lessons in winter.

Outdoor Adventure

6 North American Resorts With Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Programs

From Vermont to British Columbia, here are six places where everyone can hit the slopes.

October 20, 2022 09:30 AM

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Lisa Kadane

Trains

How to Take an Epic Train Trip Through Eastern Canada

Everything you need to know, including when to book your tickets, when to go, and what to do along the way.

April 16, 2020 11:42 AM

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Colleen Kinder

A view of the sun setting over mountains covered in green trees in West Virginia.

Outdoor Adventure

This Underrated Destination Is the Perfect Place to Unplug

Waterfalls, quiet trails, scenic highways, and remote campsites make digital detoxing in West Virginia’s outdoors effortless.

Sponsored by West Virginia Department of Tourism

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