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Road Trips

8 Scenic East Coast Road Trips to Take This Year

Pick a podcast, gas up (or charge up), and hit the road for one of these epic drives.

May 25, 2022 08:16 PM

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Ray Rogers

Festivals + Events

13 Spring Events Worth Traveling for in 2018

Need an excuse to book a trip? Let one of these notable happenings around the world be your inspiration.

January 23, 2018 09:27 AM

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Sara Button

Where to Travel Next

For Croatia Without the Crowds, Head to the Slovenian Riviera

Leave the crowds behind for peaceful beaches, untouched nature, and quiet towns on Slovenia’s pint-sized coast.

March 9, 2020 02:58 PM

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Carl Pettit

Festivals + Events

7 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love in San Francisco

From a big-deal exhibit to hotel deals, here’s how you can get groovy in the Bay Area this summer.

May 18, 2017 06:50 PM

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Tamara Palmer

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Paris at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in Paris from the safety and comfort of your own home.

April 24, 2020 01:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Japan Cancels Cherry Blossom Festivals and More as It Faces Coronavirus Outbreak

If you’re traveling to Japan, these are the events that are canceled and museums and theme parks that are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

February 27, 2020 05:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Win at Travel With Chase Ultimate Rewards

Earn, redeem, and maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards points for free travel and other perks.

January 12, 2021 05:23 PM

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Eric Rosen

In the Magazine

Where to Go in 2024

The 25 most exciting places around the world to visit next

November 28, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tim Chester

Art + Architecture

10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Worth Traveling for This Fall

The season is filled with thought-provoking displays that you won’t want to miss.

August 27, 2019 09:36 AM

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Allison C. Meier

Art + Architecture

6 U.S. Cities With Powerful Murals That Show the Fight for Justice Never Stops

A visit to any of these bold works of art, emblazoned on city walls across the country, is a reminder of the urgency of our many different battles for equal rights, both past and present.

April 17, 2019 07:29 PM

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Maya Kroth

Where to Travel Next

What to Do in Chicago This Spring

Waking after a long deep-freeze of a winter, the Windy City bursts into colorful spring with a happening hotel, some venerable Old Masters, and a lovely day in the park.

April 23, 2019 06:59 PM

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Ann Shields

Cities We Love

Beyond Bastille Day: Why You Should Go to Paris This Summer

From the beachy scene at the Paris Plages to an art exhibition benefiting the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris, the City of Lights has this summer thing down.

July 11, 2019 01:04 PM

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Kristen Bateman

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to San Francisco This Winter

These exciting festivals, restaurant openings, and local delicacies are several compelling reasons to visit the Bay Area this season.

January 24, 2019 12:14 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

People in a horse-drawn carriage in front of colorful houses.

Cities We Love

The Best Midsize Cities in the United States in 2020

Honolulu, Charleston, and El Paso are among the winners in a new report from Resonance Consultancy.

June 23, 2020 08:00 AM

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Tim Chester

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Nitty-Gritty Details You Need to Think About Before You Unplug

Detaching from your device while traveling is one of the healthiest things you can do—but it can come with some pitfalls. Here’s how to avoid them.

February 21, 2018 08:53 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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