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Beaches

The Best Way to Help Hurricane Relief in the Caribbean? Book a Trip

The tropical islands need your support more than ever—and these travel initiatives are making it even easier to give back.

November 3, 2017 03:02 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

History + Culture

What to Know if You’re in Bali on the Annual Day of Silence

During Nyepi, the Hindu holiday honoring the new year, stillness and quiet sweep the island. Here’s what it’s like—and what to know if it’s happening when you’re visiting.

March 7, 2019 03:38 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Books

12 Great Books to Read Before Your Trip to New York City

New York City may be one of the most written-about places in the United States. Here are some of the best reads about the five boroughs to build anticipation before you go.

March 29, 2024 06:58 PM

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Shannon Reed

Tips + News

Visa-Free Travel Just Got Even Easier in China

As of December 1, many international travelers with layovers up to six days can enter Chongqing, Xi’an, and Ningbo without a visa.

October 29, 2019 02:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

Natural Wonders

There’s a New Type of Aurora to Look for on Your Next Northern Lights Trip

Plus, an enlightening guide to the other types of auroras you may see.

January 31, 2020 08:56 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Outdoor Adventure

In Southern California, Skip the Road Trip, Take the Boat Trip

Make a splash with these four water-friendly routes through Southern California.

April 20, 2023 06:50 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

Museums + Galleries

The Louvre Pyramid Celebrates 30 Years With a Trippy Optical Illusion

The French street artist JR’s trompe l’oeil collage fascinated museumgoers before it disintegrated beneath their feet.

April 1, 2019 05:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Whistler Blackcomb is one of the top ski resorts in Canada.

Winter Sports

The 6 Most Beautiful Ski Resorts in Canada Worth a Visit

These resorts have some of the best slopes and views of the Great White North.

October 15, 2024 06:15 PM

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Nick Hilden

Outdoor Adventure

The 12 Best Places to Visit in Colorado, in Every Season

The state’s spectacular mountains, cities, parks, and preserves await—whatever the season.

September 23, 2023 08:05 AM

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Kelly Bastone

Spring 2022

Birding Around the World: A Beginner’s Guide

All around the world, bird tours and trips are taking flight. Inside, your go-to guide on how to bird, where to bird, and what gear to buy.

May 3, 2022 08:25 PM

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Svati Kirsten Narula

Epic Trips

9 Amazing Photos of the Sahara

On a trip to Morocco, photographer Tanveer Badal spent a night in the Sahara’s vast, undulating sands. His breathtaking photographs will make you want to experience it, too.

December 26, 2017 07:00 PM

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Tanveer Badal

LGBTQ Travel

Why a Drag Reality Series Is the Best Travel Show in America

HBO’s “We’re Here” teaches us to slow down, listen, and leave places we visit the better for it.

June 16, 2022 12:51 PM

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Sally Kohn

Longreads

How Bosnia’s Only Female Coppersmith Is Reinventing Tradition

Nermina Alic inherited the business from her father, Hadzan, who is the oldest craftsman in Sarajevo.

March 11, 2020 05:48 PM

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Sarah Khan

Natural Wonders

How to Glamp Under the Midnight Sun in Norway This Summer

Stay in a traditional Sami tent—or lavvu—outfitted with fine linens while exploring the archipelago.

May 23, 2019 04:16 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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