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Water Sports

Some of the World’s Best New Dive Spots Are Under Oil Rigs

Offshore oil rigs can be eyesores, but beneath the surface, the views are anything but ugly.

July 11, 2018 05:37 PM

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Tara Bradley Connell

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

How Chile’s Oldest Grape Became the Unlikely Star of a Natural Wine Movement

In a leafy valley between the Andes and the coastal range, Chile’s ancient vines are producing the country’s freshest natural wines.

June 5, 2019 05:53 PM

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Alice Feiring

Cities We Love

Beyond the French Quarter: Discovering New Orleans’s Downriver Delights

The Crescent City checklist is full of things to see and do, but New Orleans rewards those who dive a little deeper.

August 8, 2018 02:45 PM

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Tim Chester

Restaurants + Cafés

Eating in the South’s Next Great Food Destination

While the world swoons over New Orleans and Charleston, the port cities of Virginia’s Tidewater region have created a one-of-a-kind cooking that’s ready for its close-up.

July 10, 2017 07:23 PM

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John T. Edge

Air Travel News

Why the New Nonstop to Cape Town Will Change My Life—and Yours

A new direct flight from North America to the coastal African city opens up a new world of travel.

January 13, 2020 07:09 PM

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Mary Holland

Why You Should Visit Seattle This Summer

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Seattle Right Now

The city’s bars, coffee shops, and famous live music venues are open for business.

July 8, 2021 06:49 PM

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Jessie Beck

Small Ship Cruises

The Cure for Social Media Fatigue Is an Amazon River Cruise

A smartphone addict finds out what happens when she’s forced to disconnect deep in the Amazon rain forest.

February 12, 2018 09:43 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

AFAR Advisor

Why Colombia Should Be Your Next Dream Trip

A leader in sustainable tourism, this Latin American country offers nature in spades, plus fascinating history and vibrant culture that rewards all travelers.

October 29, 2020 05:34 PM

Travel Vanguard

Coffee Connoisseur and Mixologist Marco Arrigo Shares the Secrets to the Perfect Pairing

Innovation is just as important as the ingredients

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Tips + News

New Statue of Liberty Museum Opens This Week

The expanded space will be accessible to anyone who visits Liberty Island and not just to the small fraction of visitors who enter the statue.

May 15, 2019 03:35 PM

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Deepti Hajela

Where to Go in Winter

5 Great Wintery Trips That Even Non-Skiers Will Love

There’s a great big world of new experiences right in our North American backyard (and you don’t even have to like skiing to enjoy them).

December 7, 2022 07:37 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Camping

The 11 Best Hotels, Camping, and Glamping in the Great Smoky Mountains

Among the more than 500,000 acres to explore, these are some of the best places to stay.

April 24, 2024 12:46 PM

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Kellie Walton

Air Travel News

Is Anyone Still Flying? What Air Travel During a Pandemic Looks Like

For the fraction of those who still have to take to the skies, here’s what they can expect.

April 2, 2020 03:31 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

These French Soap Sheets Are My Greatest Travel Hack

No soap or hand sanitizer in sight? No sweat.

May 21, 2020 01:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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