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Hiking + Cycling

Why Chiang Mai Is So Much More Than a Backpacker’s Destination

On a last-minute trip, a traveler ponders what would have happened had he taken another path.

January 28, 2020 05:49 PM

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Joe Mungo Reed

Hotels

6 Festive, Wintery Hotel Packages to Book Now

Whether it’s a staycation or a trip to a far destination, these hotels have activities to keep you (and your kids or travel buddies) busy during the winter season.

December 18, 2017 01:25 PM

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Samantha Juda

Water Sports

7 Islands That Will Make You Want to Buy a Sailboat

Sailing isn’t just another way to get around—it grants you access to places, communities, and experiences that other travelers often miss.

March 9, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matt Jancer

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Swim in a Swanky Hotel Pool (Without Being a Guest)

A new app grants you the privileges of staying at a swanky hotel for a daily fee.

January 12, 2017 12:21 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Health + Wellness

Exploring the Mysteries of Love at Mexico’s Most Romantic Resort

Can a hotel really rekindle romance? Writer Chris Colin and his wife, Amy, brave a gauntlet of moonlit dinners, rose petals, and beach photo shoots to find out.

September 12, 2019 09:51 PM

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Chris Colin

Art + Culture

How Magnum Photos Has Changed the Way We See Cities

The agency’s members turn photojournalism into art. Here are seven iconic shots that present famous cities in a different light.

July 25, 2018 03:23 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Air Travel News

Your Inflight Wi-Fi Might Actually Work in 2018

Unable to connect in the sky? You’re not alone. Fortunately, faster and more-reliable Wi-Fi is expected on hundreds of planes next year.

August 14, 2017 04:12 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in the World: The 2020 Stay List

These new hotels also build genuine connections between their guests and their local communities.

April 8, 2020 11:45 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cities We Love

9 of the Most Surprising Cities in the U.S.

It’s never too soon to dream about your next great road trip.

August 6, 2020 09:21 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Restaurants + Cafés

Finding Southeast Asian Flavors in the American South

New Orleans chef Michael Gulotta explores the unique influence of Vietnamese cuisine in the renowned food city.

August 14, 2017 06:44 PM

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Sarah Buder

Beaches

Puerto Rico, Revived

As residents of the Caribbean island rebuild in the wake of two devastating hurricanes, the commitment to community—and each other—is stronger than ever.

December 6, 2019 05:02 PM

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Ramona Ausubel

St. Pete–Clearwater

Overview

August 6, 2020 05:24 PM

Epic Trips

8 Luxurious Eco-Resorts Made for Unplugging

From an Argentine wine getaway to a Tesla-powered resort in Fiji, these resorts make going green even more glam.

February 8, 2018 02:00 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Family Travel

Leap of Faith: 1 Dad, 2 Teenagers, and a Last-Minute Trip to Oman

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Anthony Doerr watches his twin boys jump from cliffs as his preconceptions melt away.

April 1, 2019 03:02 PM

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Anthony Doerr

Epic Trips

Finding Colombia’s Roots in Ciudad Perdida, the Lost City

It isn’t an easy hike, but few journeys offer insight into indigenous life in Colombia like a trek to the ancient city of Teyuna.

January 11, 2018 05:45 PM

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Simon Willis

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