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These Are Europe’s Fastest Growing Destinations for Celebrating the Holidays

London is still the top spot across the pond for U.S. travelers during the holidays, but these unexpected cities are more popular than ever from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve this year.

November 30, 2018 12:39 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

How to Honor Indigenous Communities When You Travel

Today, there are 546 federally recognized tribes. Here’s how to engage respectfully and thoughtfully with Indigenous cultures domestically.

March 28, 2022 01:27 PM

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Iona Brannon

Restaurants + Cafés

An Oyster Lover’s Guide to Ireland

The rumors are true—meaty, briny Irish oysters are worth traveling for. Here’s where to order up a dozen.

November 21, 2017 12:00 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Epic Trips

New Zealand Will Welcome You With Open Arms

A Māori proverb comes to define days spent exploring New Zealand with some of its indigenous people.

October 7, 2019 04:17 PM

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Sarah Buder

Natural Wonders

The Healing Power of Nature in Bavaria

With awe-inspiring nature and a focus on wellbeing, this German region makes for the ultimate place to relax and rejuvenate.

Sponsored by United Airlines

Food + Drink

16 Delicious French Pastries to Try—That Aren’t Croissants

Embrace la belle vie, one bite at a time.

July 24, 2024 04:01 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Travel for Good

How Vegas Is Embracing Sustainability—for Real

Huge solar arrays, electric transportation, and recycled masks are all playing a part.

July 12, 2021 04:03 PM

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Matt Villano

People in a fishing skift operated by the Boat Company with forest-covered cliffs in the background in Alaska

Small Ship Cruises

This Nonprofit Cruise Line Wants to Make You Fall in Love With Alaska—So You’ll Help Protect It

Through conservation, environmental advocacy, and long-term destination stewardship, the Boat Company is working to protect Alaska’s rainforests.

June 26, 2026 01:03 PM

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Jeri Clausing

The Mistral Beach Club at Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split

Hotels

Where to Stay Along Croatia’s Adriatic Coast

From the Roman ruins of Pula to the waterfront promenades of Split, these two hotels put Croatia’s beaches and history within easy reach.

Sponsored by Radisson Hotels

Left: A serene aerial view of the sandy beach and coastline of Saugatuck, Michigan; right: CommunityPRIDEFest

LGBTQ Travel

This Midwest Region Is a Relaxing Escape for Wine, Art, and LGBTQ+ Community

Plus the best queer bars, restaurants, and things to do in Grand Rapids and Saugatuck Douglas.

June 15, 2026 05:46 PM

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Matt Kirouac

2B3707R France, Ardeche, Parc Naturel des Monts d'Ardeche, Montselgues, mountain bike

Hiking + Cycling

This 81-Mile Bike-and-Train Loop in Southern France Is All About Gorges, Gîtes, and Farm Lunches

In the overlooked Cévennes region, a three-day route connects bike or e-bike trails with a train ride.

June 10, 2026 12:21 PM

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Erin Henk

Tips + News

Yosemite Might Require Reservations When It Reopens

The popular national park is considering a permitted entry system when it reopens in June.

May 21, 2020 07:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Food + Drink

These Women-Led Restaurants Are Saving Mexico’s Endangered Indigenous Recipes

In the state of Guanajuato, cooks at restaurants and ranches are plating up centuries-old recipes using endemic ingredients.

June 4, 2026 03:11 PM

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Imogen Lepere

Aerial view of people at an airport, with passengers visible on two levels

Air Travel News

Got SSSS on Your Boarding Pass? Here’s What It Means—and How to Avoid It Next Time

SSSS on your boarding pass means an extra security screening, but don’t panic.

May 28, 2026 03:20 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Surfers catching waves at The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay

Outdoor Adventure

How The Ritz-Carlton Hawaiʻi Elevates Outdoor Travel

Adventure meets culture across Maui and Oʻahu, where hiking, surfing, snorkeling, and horseback riding come layered with storytelling, tradition, and unforgettable views.

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