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Miniature Horses Are Allowed on Board Southwest Airlines, per New Policy

Yes, really.

August 17, 2018 07:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Winter Sports

This Winter Will Be Warmer Than Average in the United States, Experts Say

Thanks to an incoming El Niño pattern, meteorologists at the NOAA believe temperatures across the United States will be higher than usual.

August 17, 2018 05:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

Rainbows, Ball Pits, and Balloons Collide at New York’s Whimsical New Art Pop-Up

Color Factory’s latest interactive art installation is as close as you’ll get to your Willy Wonka dreams.

August 17, 2018 09:26 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beaches

The Isles of Scilly Are Britain’s Most Beautiful Hidden Secret

Possibly the most laid-back place in the country, this beautiful archipelago offers island hopping and coastal walking just off the coast of Cornwall—an excellent British break for fall.

August 16, 2018 06:25 PM

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Lottie Gross

Art + Architecture

The World’s Largest Digital Art Projection Is Coming to the U.S.

A vibrant ongoing display will decorate 2.5 acres of a landmark building’s exterior in front of downtown Chicago’s riverfront promenade.

August 16, 2018 04:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

The Tea Capital of Europe Isn’t Where You Think It Is

How an archipelago in the Atlantic became a center of tea production.

August 16, 2018 03:28 PM

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Sara Button

National Parks

Wildfire in Glacier National Park Closes Scenic Road, Destroys Historic Buildings

The Howe Ridge Fire has forced the remote park to evacuate tourists during its peak season.

August 15, 2018 06:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Lithuania’s Capital Is Marketing Itself as “The G-Spot of Europe”

According to Vilnius’s hilarious, and slightly X-rated tourism campaign, “Nobody knows where it is but when you find it—it’s amazing.”

August 15, 2018 01:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing Tips + Gear

Pack Like a Pro: What an Instagram Influencer Never Leaves Behind

In this series, we interview figures in business, entertainment, and fashion about their travel essentials.

August 15, 2018 12:29 PM

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Mike Arnot

Air Travel News

Everything You Need to Know About the Marriott, Starwood, and Ritz-Carlton Rewards Merger

The Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest programs merge this month. Here’s what you need to know to maximize your points and your status.

August 15, 2018 12:09 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Art + Architecture

LA’s Latest Pop-Up Is a Grocery Store Made of Felt

The 2,800 square foot “supermarket” is stocked with over 30,000 handmade items available for purchase.

August 14, 2018 05:43 PM

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Sarah Buder

Museums + Galleries

Tokyo’s New Digital Art Museum Is Designed to Blow Your Mind

The sprawling space features a labyrinth of immersive kaleidoscopic projections that respond in real time to the movements of museumgoers.

August 14, 2018 03:03 PM

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Sarah Buder

Outdoor Adventure

The World’s Largest Adventure Travel Company Just Earned B Corp Status

Intrepid Group has been 100 percent carbon neutral since 2010. Here’s why its new B Corp status matters, too.

August 13, 2018 04:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

8 New Books You Need to Read Before Flying to France

These new reads will get you excited for your next adventure to the land of fresh croissants, fragrant lavender, and ultra-chic street style.

August 10, 2018 05:14 PM

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Sara Button

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