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One&Only Moonlight Basin opened in Montana in Big Sky, Montana, in November 2025.

This New Resort in Montana Is One of the Year’s Most Exciting Hotel Openings—We Checked In

At One&Only’s new Big Sky resort in Montana, design-forward cabins, heated gondolas, and private hot tubs promise alpine luxury in the wilderness. We stayed to see how it delivers.

February 12, 2026 01:38 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A young girl in front of a French perfume display.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Travel Hack Can Help You Save Hundreds of Dollars While Shopping Abroad

Go ahead . . . buy that expensive European designer bag. You may get some cash back thanks to this handy travel tip.

February 2, 2024 11:31 AM

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Dominique Michelle Astorino

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Art + Culture

6 Bookstores Across the U.S. That Give Back

From raising up underserved communities to fighting book bans, these indie shops are on a mission.

April 8, 2024 03:09 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Tips + News

Europe Unveils Plans to Open to Vaccinated Americans

The wait is over: American travelers who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 may soon enter the European Union, the head of the European Commission said.

April 25, 2021 08:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

5 Charming Lighthouses That You Can Actually Sleep In

History + Culture

You Can Spend the Night in These 7 Charming Lighthouses

These dreamy historic structures are the perfect shoreside escapes.

February 13, 2024 02:05 PM

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Robert Annis

Amazing thunderstorm on the Grand Canyon North Rim

The reopening following a summer of wildfires coincides with the federal government shutdown, which could affect the visitor experience.

October 7, 2025 12:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Sweden Bans U.S. Travelers, Vaccinated or Not

Americans can no longer travel to Sweden for leisure purposes, effective September 6.

September 7, 2021 02:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

A Legendary Ocean Liner Is Rechristened as Dubai’s Most Unusual Hotel

The retired “Queen Elizabeth 2,” permanently moored in Mina Rashid, has debuted as a 224-room floating resort.

May 16, 2018 04:26 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Alaska Airlines plane ascending through the sky with some light clouds

Air Travel News

Flying Economy with Alaska Airlines This Summer? You Might Get a Free Upgrade

To court greater appreciation from fliers during what is predicted to be the busiest summer travel season on record, Alaska Airlines is giving away surprise upgrades.

May 30, 2024 08:03 AM

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Bailey Berg

Berlin's Christopher Street Day pride celebration with numerous people in the foreground and a double-decker bus and the Victory Column monument in the background

The alert advises that travelers remain vigilant during Pride celebrations, which take place throughout the world during the summer months.

May 29, 2024 06:13 PM

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Chris Dong

Park City, Utah is an excellent destination to ski and apres-ski.

Winter Sports

11 U.S. Ski Resorts Every Skier Needs to Experience

With world-famous runs, top-notch facilities, and sustainability efforts that make a difference, these are the ski destinations to put on your list this season.

December 9, 2024 01:39 PM

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Frederick Reimers

Food + Drink

This Southern City Is Top of Our List for Food Right Now. Here’s Why.

From Puerto Rican barbecue to Pakistani paneer, Charleston’s restaurants are serving up dishes that transcend the city’s Southern roots.

November 13, 2024 04:56 PM

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Lauren Mowery

Aerial view of Canada's Pacific Rim National Park Reserve with a dense forest lining a sandy beach and waves cresing in the water

There’s never been a better time to embrace the great outdoors in the Great White North.

May 11, 2026 06:11 PM

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Bailey Berg

A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.

Here’s what to know about the new passport design.

May 8, 2026 01:09 PM

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Terry Ward

The polar air arrives as an earlier storm buried parts of the northeastern U.S. in snow—including Vermont.

Meteorologists warn of possible record-low temperatures leading up to and during Christmas.

December 19, 2022 02:27 PM

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