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A seat on Qantas Airways' test flight to study passengers' wellbeing. The seat has a white pillow on it that says Qantas Research Flights in red

A New Plane Might Be the Cure for Jet Lag

As Qantas gears up to launch a record-breaking 20-hour nonstop flight to New York, Australian researchers focus on passengers’ well-being.

June 23, 2023 01:35 PM

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Barbara Peterson

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

If You’re Using AI to Plan Your Travel, Beware These 4 Common Mistakes the Bots Keep Making

AI has totally reinvented trip planning—that is, when it’s not leading you astray.

December 23, 2025 02:34 PM

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Craig Stoltz

Air Travel News

The Joy of a 19-Hour Flight

So much attention is being paid to improve the ultra-long-haul experience that your time confined at 35,000 feet actually feels blissful.

February 11, 2020 01:43 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Tawana is the result of a rare partnership with the local Batawana tribe, and is the only camp on a 130-acre concession in Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve.

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This New Remote Camp in Botswana Is a Wildlife Lover’s Dream

In Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve, Tawana is the latest lodge from conservation-minded Natural Selection.

August 1, 2024 01:35 PM

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Richard Holmes

Hiking + Cycling

A Safe, Practical Guide to Getting Outside While Social Distancing

Yes, you can (and should!) leave your house to go for a walk right now. Here’s what you need to know.

May 1, 2020 05:25 PM

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Maggie Fuller

A horse and carriage and a camel in front of one of the pyramids of Giza in Egypt

The Israel-Hamas war has affected tourism in neighboring Middle Eastern countries. Local tour operators and travel companies report on the current conditions on the ground.

May 15, 2024 06:17 PM

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Joel Balsam

Health + Wellness

Pampering With Purpose at the Famed Golden Door Spa

Rather than just a self-indulgent spa escape, Golden Door also represents more mindful travel choices.

August 9, 2021 02:35 PM

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Eric Rosen

Where to Travel Next

5 Charming Villages in the South of France

Leave behind the famous cities of the French Riviera to discover these lesser-known gems.

April 9, 2024 07:53 AM

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Chloe Braithwaite

Tips + News

Paris Mayor Denounces Fine for Appointing Too Many Women to Top Positions

The Civil Service Ministry fined Paris City Hall for breaching a law requiring a minimum of 40 percent of appointments for each gender.

December 16, 2020 12:36 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Austria to Close to Leisure Travel During New National Lockdown

The lockdown is expected to last from November 22 until December 13.

November 19, 2021 06:17 PM

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Michelle Baran

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This Iconic Manhattan Hotel Reopened With a New York–Themed Cocktail Menu—and an $80,000 Suite

The Four Seasons Hotel New York reopened in mid-November after four years of closure.

January 13, 2025 01:36 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics kick off on July 26, 2024

Festivals + Events

Here’s How You Can Attend the Paris Olympics for Free

Volunteers still have to pay for their flight and accommodation in France but will get a behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

April 14, 2023 04:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

In Japan, Skiing on an Extinct Volcano Takes Adventure to New Heights

Off the northwestern tip of Japan lies Rishiri, a volcanic island that offers sea-to-summit skiing.

October 28, 2022 12:08 PM

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Francesco Bassetti

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