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Museums + Galleries

This New Museum Exhibit Celebrates Irish Pubs

Beer lovers can head to Dublin for a glimpse of this limited-time exhibit.

June 2, 2017 11:21 AM

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Matt Villano

Chicago

Overview

January 17, 2019 05:27 PM

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Kaitlyn Barrett

Cruise News

How Safe Are Submarine Tours?

And what’s the difference between a submarine and submersible? All your questions answered following the recent “Titan” wreck.

June 30, 2023 12:13 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

Photo Essays

These Adorable Photos of Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins Will Warm Your Heart

An award-winning photographer’s new book gives a rare glimpse at how emperor penguin colonies manage to thrive on the southernmost continent on Earth.

November 16, 2018 06:06 PM

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Sarah Buder

Loyalty + Rewards

Have Some Amex Points Laying Around? Bid on an Airline Upgrade

Calling all American Express card holders with a rewards account—you can now try for a business- or first-class or premium economy seat with some of those points.

May 8, 2019 08:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

6 Best, Editor-Tested Travel Neck Pillows for Your Next Long Flight

Finding the right travel pillow is a must for getting better sleep at 40,000 feet.

October 28, 2022 04:45 PM

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Jane Sung

Air Travel News

Our Readers’ Favorite Air Travel Stories of 2017

From a report on new TSA regulations to a deep dive into confusing airfare classes, here are the stories you read most this past year.

December 15, 2017 05:27 PM

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Staff

Cruise

Serenity Now: These Are the Cruise Lines Going Totally Kid-Free

A growing number of adults-only cruises are catering to travelers who prefer to vacation minus the munchkins.

September 7, 2018 06:56 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

10 Years After Studying in Prague, One Writer Returns

More than a decade after she first called the city home, one writer finds Prague—and herself—changed.

June 30, 2022 02:35 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Boston

Overview

May 23, 2018 04:11 PM

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Alison Abbott

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Hotels

The Benefits of Booking a Vacation Rental With the World’s Largest Hotel Company

Three years after launching, Homes and Villas by Marriott International has evolved into a large, well-curated collection of homes across the world that are perfectly suited for gatherings.

October 18, 2022 09:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

Ditch the Dining Hall: U.S. College Towns With A+ Restaurants

Move over fried cheese sticks, bottled Ranch dressing, and overcooked cafeteria burgers: In these nine cities, destination-worthy cuisine is just as important as academic excellence.

August 31, 2018 08:21 PM

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Kim Westerman

Tips + News

Brewing Coffee on the Rialto Bridge (and Other Unexpected Things That Are Illegal in Venice)

Two German tourists were fined and kicked out of the city for their morning coffee habit last week, but that’s not the only thing that’s against the law in Venice.

July 23, 2019 08:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

What to Expect in the Air This Fall

Lower fares and better service: Back-to-school season is the good-news season for deal-savvy flyers.

September 12, 2017 03:32 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Water Sports

How to Explore the Ocean Like a Cousteau

Jacques Cousteau’s grandson, Fabien, shares his advice on conservation and how to enjoy the Caribbean to the fullest.

March 15, 2017 02:57 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

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