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What to Expect in the Air This Spring

Airfare bargains, security sprawl, and the end of seatback video: Here’s what fliers can look forward to this season.

February 28, 2018 01:27 PM

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Elaine Glusac

History + Culture

UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Are Even Better to Visit During Winter

Crack open your history books and then dig out your mittens: The past comes alive as temperatures fall at these primed-for-winter UNESCO sites.

December 4, 2019 08:28 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Museums + Galleries

As L.A. Breaks Ground, the “Star Wars” Museum Comes Into Focus

Move over, Apple Mothership: George Lucas’s Museum of Narrative Art promises to be California’s spaciest edifice.

March 16, 2018 05:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Packing Tips + Gear

6 Liquids That You Can (and Should) Be Packing in Your Carry-On

Who says your carry-on liquids bag has to be toiletries only?

November 22, 2016 04:07 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Books

9 Delightful Picture Books to Inspire Tiny Travelers

Cultivate a love for reading—as well as cultures and landscapes near and far—with these literary selections.

April 2, 2019 02:23 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

Restaurants + Cafés

France’s Most Magical (and Difficult) Dessert Is on the Rise—Again

As French tastes shift to comforting classics, the soufflé is making a comeback.

May 22, 2018 07:49 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Hotels

Everything You Need to Know About Airbnb’s New High-End Services

The launch of new services, including a rewards program and a collection of vetted homes called Airbnb Plus, reveals the sharing-economy pioneer’s play to appeal to every kind of traveler.

February 22, 2018 05:27 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Summer Wine Experience You Won’t Want to Miss in Vienna

Viennese wine taverns are at the heart of the region’s summer celebrations. Here’s our guide to the best.

March 30, 2018 01:46 PM

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Megan Krigbaum

5 Places in Nicaragua That Will Inspire Your Inner Artist

Art + Architecture

5 Must-Visit Places in Nicaragua for Artists and Creatives

Central America’s largest country is stepping into the spotlight and establishing its position as a mecca for traveling creatives.

May 8, 2017 01:41 PM

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Julia Eskins

Art + Culture

Take A Peek at Jamaica’s Real Music Scene

Chris Blackwell, the music legend who introduced Bob Marley to the world, reveals the real Jamaican scene.

October 8, 2015 02:00 PM

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Steve Bennett

The Future of Travel

Vail Vows to Have Zero Environmental Footprint by 2030

Because, after all, its business model relies on the environment

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM

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Matt Villano

Epic Trips

A First Look at Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn’s Newest Ship

This May, a new ship was unveiled to the world. Here’s how it is raising the bar and redefining ultra-luxury in the world of cruises

Sponsored by Seabourn

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Deal With Electronic Border Searches

Plus, what these more invasive searches mean for travel

April 21, 2017 03:16 PM

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Rachel B. Doyle

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

How to Explore Napa Valley’s Vineyards—Without Driving

Here are six different ways to experience the great wine of Northern California without worrying about being a designated driver.

February 20, 2019 01:44 PM

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Edmund Vallance

History + Culture

Inside Tokyo’s Buddhist Temple Devoted to “Lucky” Cats

Located in the Setagaya district, Tokyo’s Gotokuji Temple honors “maneki-neko”—a feline figurine that symbolizes good fortune, according to Japanese legend.

July 10, 2019 04:47 PM

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Sarah Buder

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