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Loyalty + Rewards

Hidden Boarding Pass Perks You Probably Never Knew Existed

You can score free ski tickets, free wine tastings, discounted museum tickets, and more. Who knew?

October 25, 2018 06:01 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Left: Flagstaff, Arizona, USA - September 2, 2022. Aerial view of historic downtown Flagstaff with the famous Hotel Monte Vista; right: Starry night under the clear Flagstaff Sky

Weekend Getaways

This National Park Gateway Town Is Celebrating 25 Years as the World’s First Dark Sky City

Alongside a new astronomy center, Flagstaff is now a hotbed of standout culinary outposts, making it the ideal place to kick off your Grand Canyon–fueled adventure.

April 27, 2026 03:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

National Parks

One of the Nation’s Most Popular National Parks Gets a New Visitor Center

It’s set to open in late February.

February 24, 2017 08:28 PM

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Matt Villano

Cruise

Serenity Now: These Are the Cruise Lines Going Totally Kid-Free

A growing number of adults-only cruises are catering to travelers who prefer to vacation minus the munchkins.

September 7, 2018 06:56 PM

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Michelle Baran

Destination Spotlight

The Best Hotels and Resorts in Minnesota for a Truly Local Stay

Find your home away from home at these unique stays, from rural resorts and cozy B&Bs to stylish hotels in the center of the city.

September 28, 2021 05:18 PM

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Cinnamon Janzer

Travel for Good

How to Be an Eco-Conscious Hiker in Colorado

With park-filled cities and wilderness everywhere, Colorado makes it easy to experience the outdoors. Here’s how to Care for Colorado like a local.

Sponsored by Visit Colorado

Restaurants + Cafés

Here’s Why Alton Brown Is Ready to Move to New Zealand

Picturesque vistas. Oyster galore. A night market. It’s easy to fall in love with New Zealand—it certainly was for Alton Brown.

June 2, 2017 01:58 PM

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Alton Brown

Outdoor Adventure

Check In at These 4 Adult Summer Camps

Sleeping bags accepted, but not required.

June 3, 2016 04:14 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Air Travel News

Our Readers’ Favorite Air Travel Stories of 2017

From a report on new TSA regulations to a deep dive into confusing airfare classes, here are the stories you read most this past year.

December 15, 2017 05:27 PM

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Staff

New Routes and Airline Deals for January

Air Travel News

Airlines Expand Routes in 2017 for More Nonstop Flights

New fuel-efficient planes mean longer (read: more nonstop) flights.

January 19, 2017 11:46 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

National Parks

The Best Ways to Explore the Smallest National Parks in the U.S.

These pint-sized parks offer outsized fun.

June 18, 2022 01:39 PM

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Bailey Berg

Restaurants + Cafés

Ditch the Dining Hall: U.S. College Towns With A+ Restaurants

Move over fried cheese sticks, bottled Ranch dressing, and overcooked cafeteria burgers: In these nine cities, destination-worthy cuisine is just as important as academic excellence.

August 31, 2018 08:21 PM

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Kim Westerman

Expedition Cruises

Dreamy, Over-the-Top Trips for 2021

With vaccines on the horizon, now is the time to dream big for next year.

January 8, 2021 02:48 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

Brewing Coffee on the Rialto Bridge (and Other Unexpected Things That Are Illegal in Venice)

Two German tourists were fined and kicked out of the city for their morning coffee habit last week, but that’s not the only thing that’s against the law in Venice.

July 23, 2019 08:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

This New Museum Exhibit Celebrates Irish Pubs

Beer lovers can head to Dublin for a glimpse of this limited-time exhibit.

June 2, 2017 11:21 AM

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Matt Villano

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