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How to Be a Better Traveler in Puerto Rico

Recent reports have been of unruly visitors and flouted rules but there’s a better way to visit.

March 30, 2021 02:53 PM

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Jhoni Jackson

Hotels

Inside the Modern Capsule Hotel Where Tokyo Meets Helsinki

The refurbished Do-C hotel features traditional Japanese sleeping pods and saunas imported from Finland.

January 25, 2018 05:41 PM

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Sarah Buder

Food + Drink

Foraging Desert Flavors: Behind the Scenes of “New Arizonan” Cuisine

How a small group of chefs are using the ingredients of the Southwest to transform local fare

November 29, 2019 04:13 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Art + Culture

If You Think Tasmania Is Just Wilderness and Golf, You’re Wrong

Australia’s island state has cultivated an impressive arts scene—with hip restaurants and bars to go with it.

February 4, 2016 07:42 PM

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Sue Gough Henley

Packing Tips + Gear

Backcountry’s Summer Sale Is Here—and We Found Some of Our Favorite Gear for Half Off

We’re stocking up on outdoor clothing and gear for a couple of late summer, socially distanced adventures during this sale that runs until August 28.

August 4, 2020 05:36 PM

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Staff

Winter Sports

Here’s Why Après-Ski is Better in Canada

Whether you prefer wine, beer, or spirits, these towns are taking drinking to a new, delicious level.

Sponsored by Ski Canada

Festivals + Events

Everything You Need to Know About the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans

The free festival, held annually in April, is one of the finest ways to experience NOLA musical history—and makes for a glorious long-weekend trip.

February 21, 2020 03:00 PM

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Anne Roderique-Jones

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

Small Ship Cruises

Baby on Board: 5 Luxury Cruise Lines That Actually Cater to Kids

These luxury cruise lines go the extra (nautical) mile to please wee sailors, from tots to teens.

November 14, 2018 12:17 PM

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Elissa Garay

Packing Tips + Gear

The 6 Best Watches for Travelers in 2018

Whatever your taste in timepieces—smartwatch or simpleton, decadent or dirt-cheap—these wearables were made for the modern traveler.

February 12, 2018 05:26 PM

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Seamus Bellamy

Packing Tips + Gear

Pack Like a Pro: What the Founder of Brooklyn Brewery Never Leaves Behind

In this series, we interview figures in business, entertainment, and fashion about their travel essentials.

August 20, 2018 02:55 PM

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Mike Arnot

Art + Architecture

From Abandoned Prison to Contemporary Art Hot Spot

The winner of this architecture contest will lead an artistic rebirth of Sicily’s 500-year-old Fortress of Santa Caterina.

January 19, 2018 01:56 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Family Travel

Why This Central Oregon Lodge Is Just the Reset You Need

At the Suttle Lodge, you’ll eat well, sleep deeply—and relax completely.

September 15, 2017 03:30 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Hiking + Cycling

Hiking With History: A Pilgrimage Along the Selma to Montgomery Trail

What can we learn from retracing the steps of the 1965 civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama? One traveler laces up his boots.

February 25, 2022 01:59 PM

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Joseph Palmer

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

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