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Sunset over Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in California

These U.S. National Parks Are Requiring Reservations in 2024

You’ll want to mark your calendars: Here are key dates when reservations will become available for the national parks requiring them in 2024—and how to secure a spot.

December 27, 2023 10:00 AM

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Michelle Baran

Books

The Miracle of Strange Encounters in Travel

Who are the people you just can’t shake? In the new book “Letter to a Stranger,” 65 writers explore the remarkable power of those they’ll never really know.

March 23, 2022 08:54 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Loyalty + Rewards

9 Reasons the Chase Sapphire Preferred Is the Best Travel Rewards Card

From 80,000 bonus points to excellent redemption options and travel protections, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of the best rewards credit cards.

May 18, 2021 04:52 PM

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Eric Rosen

Air Travel News

New Orleans’s Best New Place to Eat Is the Airport—and Both Fliers and Nonfliers Can Indulge

The city’s new airport terminal features an impressive roster of restaurants from some of the city’s most respected chefs, and you don’t need a boarding pass to try them out.

December 13, 2019 04:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Culture

The Pacific Northwest Through the Eyes of a Poet

Rena Priest, poet laureate for Washington, shares her perspective on her home state—and her poetry.

October 20, 2021 11:13 AM

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Staff

Restaurants + Cafés

The World’s Largest Underwater Restaurant Opens in Europe

On the southern tip of Norway’s coast, the aptly named “Under” restaurant offers fine dining among the fishes.

March 20, 2019 03:41 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Beaches

The Ultimate Friends Trip in The Bahamas

Celebrate your friendship and make memories to last a lifetime as you wander off the beaten path to discover the serene wonder of Eleuthera and its neighboring islands.

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Books

The “Little Women” Trip You’ll Want to Take in Massachusetts

Greta Gerwig’s upcoming adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel reminds us why this historic New England town is worth a visit for literature lovers.

December 11, 2019 02:05 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Train Travel

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Has a New Route From Paris to the French Alps—We Got a First Look

“Anything can happen” aboard the iconic luxury train, our contributor reports aboard the inaugural overnight ride to the mountains.

January 18, 2023 05:25 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Cape Town Is in a Massive Drought—Here’s Why You Should Still Visit

The South African city is in a water crisis, but it still needs your tourism. Here’s what to know before you go.

March 20, 2018 05:34 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Hiking + Cycling

Iconic Southwestern Hiking Spot May Soon Open to More Visitors

The Bureau of Land Management is considering increasing daily visitor limits from 20 people to 96 people per day at The Wave, a popular rock formation near the Utah-Arizona border.

May 13, 2019 03:24 PM

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Morgan Smith

Ocean Cruises

Is Virgin Voyages the Perfect Cruise for Cruise Haters?

Richard Branson said he didn’t like cruises. So, he developed a cruise line for people like him. Did he succeed?

October 14, 2021 05:37 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Claridge's, one of London's most historic hotels, first opened in 1812.

Food + Drink

Why This Iconic London Hotel Is Our Newest Dining Destination

Chef Daniel Humm of the three Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park is making his U.K. debut.

December 9, 2019 10:18 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel for Good

If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay

Happy animals in a beautiful location? Take us to New York’s Farm Sanctuary right now.

March 13, 2020 06:58 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Other

How to Experience the World’s Flower Capital

Learn how to build a traditional flower arrangement in the country that supplies 65 percent of the cut flowers used in the United States.

October 17, 2016 05:18 PM

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Nick Pachelli

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