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Lufthansa business class seats including one in the lie-flat position with a pillow and blanket atop it

How to Bid Your Way Into First or Business Class for Less

More than 50 airlines now let economy passengers bid on premium seats. Here’s how upgrade auctions work, what they cost, and when the strategy is actually worth it.

March 4, 2026 09:42 AM

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Bailey Berg

Longreads

America, the Beautiful

Dozens of cultures, hundreds of languages, countless stories.

July 1, 2020 09:20 AM

Abu Dhabi, UAE, Skyline, Louvre interior

Where to Travel Next

These Will Be Among the Most Popular Destinations in 2025, According to Expedia

The booking giant also predicts that JOMO and set-jetting will continue to inspire travelers.

December 12, 2024 06:37 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Hotels

Five U.S. Inns Where You’ll Sleep Well—and Eat Like Royalty

At each of these inns across the United States—from Oregon to Connecticut—hungry travelers will find wide open spaces, genius chefs, and award-winning food.

February 4, 2022 03:24 PM

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Ann Shields

Travel for Good

How Travelers Can Celebrate Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday, a day of global giving, takes place this year on November 28. Here’s where to donate now—and in the future—to the beloved places that need our help.

November 15, 2017 01:00 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hotels

The 7 Best Hotels to Stay at in Brooklyn Right Now

Choosing a hotel in New York City can be overwhelming. Here, we narrow down the options to the best of the best in Brooklyn.

October 21, 2023 09:37 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Navigating the Latest Travel Restrictions Across the U.S.

It’s complicated.

November 20, 2020 02:46 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Nicodemus, Kansas. A colony of free African Americans. Homesteaders ca. 1880-1890s

History + Culture

See Where Black Emigrants Forged a New Path on the American Frontier

The history of the American West is often whitewashed, but these museums, monuments, and historic sites help preserve a significant chapter.

April 8, 2026 11:35 AM

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Yolanda Evans

Fall 2025

Track Wolves, Dive Shipwrecks, Hunt for Truffles: 52 Epic Adventures in Every State

Your guide to adrenaline-pumping, wildlife-filled, off-the-beaten-path experiences across all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

September 16, 2025 12:35 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Food + Drink

Bakeries, Boutiques, and Beauty Rooms: NYC Is Having a Korean Culture Moment

From a tiny Chinatown wine bar to a Meatpacking District motor showroom doubling as a cultural hub, NYC’s Korean scene is bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever.

February 18, 2026 01:09 PM

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Katie Chang

Epic Trips

Night Swimming in Bioluminescent Water Is a Little Scary, Very Beautiful, and Totally Worth It

No phone, no camera, no fear. Well, a little bit of fear. This is what it’s like to go night swimming in a bioluminescent bay in Panama.

April 30, 2025 05:34 PM

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Billie Cohen

Cape Town in South Africa is just one of the destinations on Contiki's Garden Route tour.

From hiking in Norway to learning about Indigenous culture in the Dakotas, these are the new trips we’ve got our eye on for this year.

March 7, 2023 03:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

Style + Design

Falling in Love With Mérida, Mexico, One Perfect Home at a Time

A design lover finds her dream city in the heart of Mexico.

April 2, 2018 01:59 PM

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Arabella Bowen

COVID + Travel

This Is When Caribbean Islands Are Reopening for Tourism

A country-by-country guide to which islands are welcoming back international travelers—plus the new rules that aim to keep both visitors and locals safe from COVID-19.

October 20, 2020 07:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Natural Wonders

The Southwestern State Hiding Hot Springs, Swimming Holes, and Natural Waterslides

From rocky plunge pools hidden in desert canyons to mineral-rich hot springs with valley views, Arizona hides some unforgettable places to soak.

December 23, 2025 06:01 AM

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Cindy Barks

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