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Post-Omicron Travel Trends Reveal Major Shifts in Pandemic Attitudes

After weathering another winter spike in COVID cases, travelers are planning 2022 trips with a fervor unlike anything we’ve seen since the start of the pandemic.

February 11, 2022 06:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

black woman in sunglasses looking at her phone and holding suitcase outside a building

Travel for Good

Black Travel Alliance Holds Travel Brands Accountable With New Campaign

With its #PullUpForTravel campaign, the newly formed group is calling for meaningful representation of Black voices in the travel industry.

June 17, 2020 04:54 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Hotel News + Openings

A Nutella Hotel Is Opening for 1 Weekend Only—Here’s How to Win a Stay

Nutella wants to treat 3 lucky winners and their guests to a weekend at a Napa Valley pop-up hotel devoted to the Italian hazelnut spread.

November 18, 2019 06:10 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Safari

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Book a Last-Minute Safari

This year offers a rare opportunity to snag a spot on an East African safari during the summer high season—and a chance to see the iconic Great Migration.

June 25, 2021 02:21 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

Japan’s First Ace Hotel Is Accepting Reservations Now

Designed by esteemed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the 213-room hotel in Kyoto is available to book for stays beginning April 16, 2020.

January 30, 2020 04:00 PM

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Sarah Buder

Beaches

Alternative Ways to See the Best of Costa Rica

Many of the most famous spots in the world’s first and most aggressively marketed eco destination are showing signs of wear and tear. Here’s where to go instead.

March 25, 2016 01:19 PM

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Karen Catchpole

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Boston

Whether you want to stay in a historic neighborhood, on the water, or in the middle of Red Sox Nation, Boston’s hotel scene delivers.

July 5, 2024 08:13 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Hiking + Cycling

England’s New 2,800-Mile Trail Will Be the Longest Coastal Path in the World

The full route is slated to open in 2021, but portions are already accessible to eager hikers craving ocean views.

June 15, 2020 09:14 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

Brits Are Rushing to Book Vacations Amid Plans to End Lockdown

Tour operators are seeing wild surges in demand.

February 23, 2021 01:46 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

COVID + Travel

People Did Travel in 2020—Here’s How

The founder of experience booking platform Peek.com looks at the trends of pandemic travel.

December 23, 2020 06:55 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The Future of Travel

Global Carbon Emissions Saw a Record Drop in 2020—Here’s How to Keep It That Way

Researchers say carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the leading cause of global warming, had the biggest yearly decline ever due to coronavirus-induced travel restrictions.

December 23, 2020 03:00 PM

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Sarah Buder

An early autumn foliage scene of houses in Woodstock, Vermont mountains

Where to Travel Next

Celebrate Sweater Weather in These 11 New England Small Towns

Whether they’re on the shore or in the mountains, these small towns of New England are some of the prettiest in the USA, especially in the autumn.

September 4, 2025 10:19 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Air Travel News

Round-Trip Flights to New Zealand Are on Sale From $799

Air New Zealand has announced a number of special fares to the “Land of the Long White Cloud.”

August 30, 2019 01:31 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hiking + Cycling

Discover the “Last Wild Coast of Tahiti” on a Guided Hike

Guided trekking takes travelers up into the islands’ valleys where wild adventures await.

February 3, 2022 06:38 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

The Scout overlooking(108 years old statue) in downtown Kansas City.

Destination Spotlight

The 8 Best Things to Do in Kansas City

From historic architecture and major museums to exciting shopping, street art, and spirits, KC has much to offer beyond its signature sauce.

May 10, 2023 03:45 PM

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Jill Dutton

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