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Art + Culture

All True Book Lovers Need to Visit This NYC Institution

No, it’s not the New York Public Library.

January 7, 2022 12:24 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Kansas City This Fall

The autumn is prime time for art, music, and, of course, barbecue in KCMO.

August 31, 2021 04:34 PM

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Caitlin Morton

Winter Sports

A First-Timer’s Guide to Mammoth Lakes, California

Southern Californians love Mammoth—and it’s easy to see why.

June 24, 2022 12:55 PM

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Tim Chester

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Hotels

Where to Stay in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, New York, in 2025

11 snug boutique hotels for a weekend escape from the concrete jungle

May 29, 2025 03:02 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Wooden cabin exterior surrounded by trees

Hotels We Love

The Best Hotels for a Nature Escape From NYC—No Airport Required

From the Hudson Valley to the Catskills, Berkshires, and Finger Lakes, these hotels immerse you in forests, lakes, and mountain landscapes—all within a few hours’ drive of New York City.

April 15, 2026 03:16 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Air Travel News

United Is Resuming Flights to Alaska and Montana for 2022

The carrier is betting big on scenic outdoor-focused destinations, and we’re not upset about it.

December 10, 2021 12:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hiking + Cycling

3 Spectacular Places to Hike in Switzerland

Meander through Alpine meadows, scale sheer peaks, and visit centuries-old villages on these top-tier walks.

September 16, 2022 12:34 PM

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Melanie Haiken

View of an empty premium economy section on an Emirates Airline aircraft

Air Travel News

This Is the First Autism Certified Airline—Here’s What That Means for Neurodivergent Travelers

More than 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff will be trained on how to work with autistic travelers to better support them through their journey.

January 28, 2025 02:54 PM

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Bailey Berg

A green and yellow train rolling through a fall landscape with yellow and orange trees

Trains

Fall Foliage Is Better by Rail on These 13 Scenic Train Trips

This autumn, take in beautiful fall colors from Alaska to the Alps on these picturesque train rides in the U.S. and abroad.

August 20, 2025 02:38 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A great French meal starts with a pre-dinner drink.

Food + Drink

A Beginner’s Guide to Classic French Aperitifs

Start your soirée the French way.

July 10, 2024 12:40 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

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Cruise

Want to See the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026? Book One of These Epic Cruises

The August 2026 total solar eclipse will pass above beautiful destinations such as Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain. These show-stopping sailings will take you there.

November 26, 2024 12:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

Key West Snorkelling in the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary

Water Sports

This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling

Tropical fish, brilliant coral formations, and a submerged statue of Jesus are among the many wonders at these Florida dive sites.

November 13, 2024 05:26 PM

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Charlene Fang

Outdoor Adventure

The 17 Best Things to Do in Colorado

With everything from jagged peaks and rushing rivers to hot springs, geological wonders, and a dark sky park, Colorado promises endless adventure.

February 26, 2024 12:31 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A fairy tale like building with straw roof houses a small store and people having lunch on a terrace

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

America’s Best Small Towns for Wine Lovers

These 11 towns will surprise you with their vineyards, tasting rooms, restaurants, and boutique inns—and have you shipping bottles home by the case.

July 26, 2024 12:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Flooding in Venice Worsens Off-Season Amid Climate Change

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