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The Amex Platinum Just Added New Benefits and Raised Its Annual Fee

The card’s new perks include credits for hotel stays, digital entertainment, Equinox memberships, and more—but at a pretty hefty cost.

July 1, 2021 02:01 PM

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Eric Rosen

A nomadic Raute man carving a bowl while another man watches.

Art + Culture

A Quest to Find the Raute, the Last Nomads of Nepal

A writer sets out on a journey to find Nepal’s elusive Raute nomads—and to buy a wooden bowl from them.

November 1, 2022 01:54 PM

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Eileen McDougall

Disney

Splash Mountain Is Getting a Much-Needed Makeover—Here’s Why It Matters

My favorite princesses have never had a ride—or a castle—and I’m glad that’s starting to change.

June 25, 2020 08:09 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Tips + News

Vintage VW Vans Are Getting an All-Electric Upgrade

Seattle-based van repair and rental shop Peace Vans is electrifying classic VWs, while maintaining their retro souls.

February 28, 2020 07:29 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

You Can Now Convert Your Southwest Travel Credits Into Points—at a Very High Rate

There are some pros and cons to converting the funds. Here’s how to know whether the switchover is right for you.

August 18, 2020 02:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

U.S. Beaches

From Secret Coral Reefs to Historic Sites, How to Road Trip in the Lesser-Known Florida Keys

On The Florida Keys Scenic Highway, taking time to go off the beaten path is the key to a rewarding vacation.

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Tips + News

That Sand You Brought Back From Vacation? Totally Illegal

Although it might seem tempting to pack a vial of sand from your favorite beach, it can be against the law, and it harms the environment.

August 21, 2019 03:20 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

You’ll Soon Be Able to Leave Liquids, Laptops in Your Carry-On at Heathrow

London’s busy international airport is investing in technology that will likely make getting through security a much smoother process.

June 12, 2019 07:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

How to Master the Art of Doing Nothing on a Beach

Sometimes the most challenging thing you can do on vacation is absolutely nothing. Our intrepid editor reports from the beaches of Turks and Caicos.

February 9, 2018 08:04 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Where to Travel Next

18 Places to Go in 2018

Wondering where to travel in 2018? We’ve got you covered.

December 7, 2017 02:24 PM

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Staff

Islands

Choose Your Own Adventure on a Chartered Sailing Trip Through the BVI

Sparkling waters, fresh breezes, and all the snorkeling and cocktails you could want. Embrace the freedom of sailing through the British Virgin Islands on a private chartered catamaran.

January 7, 2022 12:20 PM

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David LaHuta

Tips + News

Michelin Just Gave These 10 New York Restaurants New Stars

A Brooklyn wine bar owned by LCD Soundsystem’s frontman and a restaurant 30 miles outside of the city both earned stars in the 2020 edition of the Michelin Guide New York City.

October 24, 2019 12:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

ULURU, AUSTRALIA - CIRCA AUGUST 2016: Uluru at sunrise under beautiful fluffy clouds, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Oceania

Overview

June 9, 2025 03:40 PM

Visitors sit near the Egyptian temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Family Travel

I’d Been a Different Person in New York. So I Took My Kid to Meet Me.

My daughter may never fully know my pre-motherhood self, but a pizza-filled trip to New York gave her a glimpse.

May 12, 2023 11:39 AM

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Courtney E. Martin

National Parks

Indiana Now Has Its First National Park

With the redesignation of Indiana Dunes, there are a total of 61 national parks in the United States.

February 21, 2019 02:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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