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Here’s what travelers heading to Iceland need to know.

February 12, 2024 03:43 PM

Disney

How to Do Disney World Right, With Short Lines, Michelin-Starred Food, and Upscale Hotels

Skip the lines, dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant, or live in a mansion near the Magic Kingdom. This is how to do Disney with a dose of luxury.

September 20, 2024 08:55 AM

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Carlye Wisel

The rooms at Gora Kadan have views of intimate gardens with maple trees.

Hotels

What to Know Before Staying in a Ryokan in Japan

A ryokan is one of the coolest hotel experiences you can have in Japan—here’s how to navigate one.

November 8, 2023 09:00 AM

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Nicola Chilton

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

Quicksand Is a Real Thing. Here’s What You Need to Know.

When a Maine beachgoer recently got trapped in quicksand, the internet panicked. It’s real? Yes, it is. Here’s what you need to know about the storied phenomenon.

June 18, 2024 08:57 AM

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Nathalie Alonso

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Amazon Prime Day Camping Gear Deals in 2021

Save big on outdoor essentials like lanterns and first aid kits this Amazon Prime Day.

June 21, 2021 06:23 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The suites at the Shinola Hotel in Detroit feature turntables that guests can use during their stay.

Hotels

Things You Can And Cannot Take From Hotel Rooms

Before you swipe that hotel souvenir, here’s a primer on what you can (and can’t) bring home.

September 9, 2023 10:03 PM

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Nora Zelevansky

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Cruise

Cruise Fashion Unpacked: The Ultimate Guide for What to Wear on Your Next Sailing

From swimsuits to sweaters, dresses to denim, here’s how to pack fun, comfortable, and practical pieces from brands that promote ethical and sustainable fashion.

February 27, 2024 03:43 PM

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Terry Ward

Epic Trips

Galápagos by Land: You’ve Never Seen the Islands This Way

As Ecuador reopens to international visitors, we recall a trip earlier in 2020 that feels like a lifetime ago.

October 1, 2020 05:14 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Hotels

14 Upscale Motels in California with 1950s-Style Pools, Retro Design, and Pacific Ocean Views

Midcentury charm meets modern comfort at these 14 hotels all over California.

July 23, 2025 12:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

This guest room at the Four Seasons Hotel Osaka has blond wood interiors and views of the city.

Stay Here Next

At this New Hotel in Osaka, Michelin-Starred Dining Meets Japanese Hospitality

At the new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, there’s an exclusive modern ryokan within the hotel and an enticing culinary program.

January 31, 2025 04:29 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

The Alder House suite's living area in the 1 Hotel Seattle with wood floors and plants

Stay Here Next

This New Design-Led Hotel Brings Calm to Seattle’s Tech Core

With its soothing design and sustainability-driven ethos, the new 1 Hotel Seattle offers a tranquil base in the South Lake Union neighborhood.

September 19, 2025 07:38 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

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Hotels

7 Airbnbs in Key West to Book for a Seaside Getaway

These waterfront condos, historic bungalows—and, yes, even a houseboat—have top-notch ratings on Airbnb.

May 24, 2024 10:42 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

passengers in a zodiac boat with Hurtigruten's MS Fridtjof Nansen ship in the distance

Cruise News

Hurtigruten Is Discounting Cruises to Greenland, West Africa, the Galápagos, and More

The “Make Waves & Save” sale ends August 31, so now’s the time to start planning your future travels.

June 2, 2023 02:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

View of Downtown Vancouver and Burrard Bridge at False Creek during sunny sunset.

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Weekend in Vancouver Is All About Indigenous Culture, Exceptional Asian Food, and a 1,000-Acre Park

Natural sights and urban delights—Vancouver has it all.

July 29, 2022 05:00 AM

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Bianca Bujan

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