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Finding Calm Amid Crisis at a Desert Retreat in Utah

When personal tragedy strikes, two friends seek healing on an adventure-filled trip to Yonder Escalante.

January 11, 2023 08:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Hong Kong’s New Airport Oasis Wants to Make You Feel at Home

Cathay Pacific’s stylish lounge features an open kitchen, a sweeping veranda, shower suites, and a “relaxation room.”

March 5, 2018 05:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Architecture

For an Intimate Look at South Africa’s Booming Art Scene, Head to the Townships

Artists from the districts are turning their own homes into welcoming galleries and workshops and providing a much more rewarding experience.

October 2, 2018 02:54 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Have the Ultimate Vacation on the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship

Set sail on Royal Caribbean’s new Symphony of the Seas and you’ll be rubbing elbows with close to 6,700 fellow passengers. Here’s how to do it smarter.

April 13, 2018 01:26 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Airfares to Europe Are Really Low Right Now—Here’s How to Get the Best Deals

You’ll save 20 percent if you travel this spring instead of summer, according to a new report from Hopper.

March 29, 2019 10:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Paris Airports 101: Everything You Need to Know

Get the skinny on which Paris airport is best for you, how to get into the city (and how much it costs), and beaucoup more.

July 25, 2019 01:49 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Little Region Is the Easiest Wine Country Weekend Getaway

A mere hour from San Francisco, Carneros straddles Napa and Sonoma and is home to some of wine country’s best tasting rooms, restaurants, and stays.

November 15, 2017 01:00 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

Outdoor Adventure

This Sunny Island Is Denmark’s Best-Kept Secret

Danes flock to this dreamy destination to get a much-needed dose of summer.

August 11, 2017 05:39 PM

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Veronica Meewes

Natural Wonders

Famous Malta Arch Collapses Into the Sea

You may recognize this famous natural formation from the first episode of “Game of Thrones.”

March 15, 2017 02:16 PM

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Matt Villano

Restaurants + Cafés

A Local’s Guide to the Best Places to Eat and Drink in Venice

Instagram star and author Skye McAlpine has lived in Venice all her life. She shares her knowledge with us here and in her new cookbook, on shelves now.

April 5, 2018 04:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Swim With Whale Sharks

Get ready for a huge dose of perspective.

June 27, 2017 10:58 AM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Packing Tips + Gear

Yes, Social Media Is Affecting How Much You Enjoy Life

New research finds that taking photos with the intention to share them can measurably minimize one’s positive takeaway from an experience.

March 14, 2018 08:08 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

How to Take a Vacation to Buy Your European Dream Car

Bringing home rare vintage wheels from Europe is easier than you might think

August 4, 2016 12:52 PM

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Jamie Lincoln Kitman

Art + Architecture

Peep the World’s Biggest Books for Bird Nerds Before Their Million-Dollar Auction

A rare set of the gigantic “Birds of America” by John J. Audubon is expected to sell for as much as $12 million.

April 24, 2018 12:54 PM

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Matthew Phenix

The Future of Travel

Work, Play, and Stay: The Hotels That Have Mastered Coworking

It’s easier than ever to get away without clocking out, now that more hotels are opening their own dedicated coworking spaces. Here are the places leading the pack.

September 25, 2018 06:53 PM

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Elaine Glusac

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