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How to Use the Holidays to Plan Your Next Epic Adventure

Take advantage of the fact that everyone is gathered around the table to start plotting out where to go together in the coming year.

November 20, 2019 07:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beaches

Why Los Cabos Is the Ultimate Winter Getaway

The well-known Mexican escape has it all: new hotels, an exciting locavore food scene, and plenty of adventures on the water.

October 31, 2018 08:55 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Tips + News

France to Open to Vaccinated Travelers on June 9

French President Emmanuel Macron has laid out a detailed plan for when the country will start lifting restrictions and open its borders.

April 29, 2021 12:10 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

The Wild Story of Manuka, the World’s Most Coveted Honey

New Zealand’s manuka honey is celebrated for its unique healing properties and is in demand from London to Hollywood. This is the unusual history of an even more unusual honey.

April 20, 2018 01:30 PM

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Brad Japhe

Food + Drink

A Barbecue-and-Brewery Tour of Kansas City

Pair burnt ends with craft beers for a delicious way to experience KC.

May 25, 2021 12:47 PM

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Pete Dulin

Air Travel News

Masks Are Now Optional on U.S. Flights Following Florida Ruling

For now, the TSA will not be enforcing the federal mask mandate on airplanes, in airports, and on other forms of public transportation.

April 18, 2022 09:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

U.S. Beaches

Best Beaches Near Orlando

When you’re ready to press pause on the theme parks, these laid-back Florida beaches near Orlando make for an ideal day away.

August 22, 2019 07:55 PM

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Terry Ward

Restaurants + Cafés

6 Can’t-Miss Dining Experiences in Orlando

Sponsored by Encore Resort

Tips + News

How Europe Is Beginning to Reopen After COVID-19 Lockdown

Each European country has set its own rules and regulations for letting its residents head outdoors.

April 30, 2020 02:58 PM

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Angela Charlton

White woman in a red dress with white sneakers and a red and white suitcase

Packing Tips + Gear

370,000 Redditors Want You to Travel With One Bag. Here’s How to Do It.

Forget checked bag fees. Master the art of minimalist packing with tips gleaned from Reddit.

December 8, 2025 05:20 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Where to Go in Fall

6 Pumpkin Festivals to Hit This Fall

Pumpkin spice lattes are for chumps. What about a pumpkin-eating dragon?

October 2, 2018 06:07 PM

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Rachel Wilkinson

Tips + News

Canada Bans Keeping Whales and Dolphins in Captivity

According to new legislation, any facilities that currently house the marine mammals will not be able to breed or acquire any additional whales, dolphins, or porpoises.

June 13, 2019 04:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Here’s Why a Stopover with Brussels Airlines Is Your Ticket to a Winter Wonderland

With plenty of cozy old-world charm—as well as some unexpected modern marvels—Belgium’s holiday markets offer a fresh spin on this festive shopping tradition.

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