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Mapping the Bahamas: What’s Open as the Islands Recover From Dorian

Rescue and recovery efforts continue on the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama, but there are 14 other beautiful islands ready to welcome guests.

September 13, 2019 08:04 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

The Louvre Abu Dhabi Opens, Bringing High-Watt Art to the Arab World

After a decade in the making, the UAE outpost of the renowned Paris museum opened to the public on November 11, 2017.

November 17, 2017 01:57 PM

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Deborah Williams

Food + Drink

This Hotel Garden Might Just Revive Anguilla’s Food Scene Post-Hurricane Irma

The CuisinArt Resort will open its brand-new soilless farm on November 1, hoping to draw food lovers back to the island.

September 4, 2018 10:56 AM

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Ashley Mateo

Tips + News

In Paris, Retail Space Becomes Cultural Touchstone

Louis Vuitton’s new home on the Place Vendôme is closer to a national monument than a monument to capitalism.

November 17, 2017 10:15 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Food + Drink

This is Why You Should Give Paraguayan Food a Chance

We sent writer Paul Greenberg on a Spin the Globe trip to Paraguay—and it opened his eyes to a totally unfamiliar cuisine.

June 29, 2015 06:50 PM

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Paul Greenberg

Air Travel News

Hurt on Vacation? Meet Your Lifesaver

Pilot Maxime Proulx flies an “ICU in the air” for Montreal-based Skyservice Air Ambulance, transporting severely injured and gravely ill travelers to hospitals close to home.

November 21, 2017 02:08 PM

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David K. Gibson

Hotels

Big Sur’s Iconic Post Ranch Inn Reopens with Deluxe Fly-In Package

As repairs continue to close Highway 1, hotel guests can now arrive by helicopter.

April 28, 2017 03:13 PM

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Matt Villano

Food + Drink

All Hail the Swiss Farm Stand

The success of the humble hofladen lies in a long-standing pillar of Swiss culture—trust.

September 23, 2021 03:30 PM

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Adam H. Graham

History + Culture

The Mystery of the Gedi Ruins, Kenya’s ‘‘Machu Picchu’’

The ruins in the dense, elephant-roamed Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve were only rediscovered by archeologists in the 1920s.

September 2, 2020 09:14 AM

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Sarah Baxter

Hotels

Why You Should Stay in Bogotá’s Newest Luxury Hotels

The Four Seasons opens new doors in the heart of Colombia.

March 29, 2016 03:21 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Winter Sports

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Hand-Design Ski Maps

With mapping technology advancing, the art of hand-drawn maps is disappearing. Meet one of the people keeping the precise tradition alive.

December 13, 2017 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Outdoor Adventure

Get Intimate With the Aurora Borealis in the Finnish Wilderness

From adventure specialist Off the Map Travel, a glass-topped hut and a 70-percent chance of Northern Lights.

November 29, 2017 04:53 PM

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Matthew Phenix

ULURU, AUSTRALIA - CIRCA AUGUST 2016: Uluru at sunrise under beautiful fluffy clouds, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

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June 9, 2025 03:40 PM

Air Travel News

Airhelp Is the App You Need for Your Next Delayed or Canceled Flight

Airhelp is a free app so you can claim money for inconvenient travel hiccups—with the scan of your boarding pass.

May 30, 2017 07:11 PM

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Matt Villano

Epic Trips

Turn Your Glacier Adventure Into an Overnight Experience With These Luxurious Stays

Yes, you can sleep next to (or on top of) a glacier. And at these lodges, hotels, and glamping experiences, you can do so sustainably too.

September 20, 2019 08:12 PM

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Julia Eskins

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