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Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Savannah Weekend Means Lowcountry Food, Art, and Luxury

Charleston’s edgier sibling offers visitors award-winning food, great art, and fascinating history.

July 18, 2019 06:15 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Experience Total Luxury in One of the Wildest Places in the United States

At Wyoming’s Amangani resort, a truly superlative experience isn’t just about the creature comforts—it’s also about bringing the surrounding natural wonders in.

July 17, 2019 03:37 PM

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Maggie Fuller

The Future of Travel

Leaders of the Pack: How Women Are Transforming the Travel Landscape

Female travelers are on the go as never before, and tour companies are catering to them with all-women trips and tailored itineraries.

September 25, 2018 07:30 PM

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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

Outdoor Adventure

Welcome to Ketchikan, Alaska’s Most Accessible Remote Destination

An abundance of native culture, jaw-dropping wild beauty, and proximity to the lower 48 give this charming small town its outsize appeal.

Sponsored by Ketchikan Visitors Bureau

Loyalty + Rewards

Uber Finds a Better Way to Pay for Your Uber

There’s something quaintly anachronistic about a deeply digital company issuing plastic, but the ride-share giant’s new credit card offers some sweet perks for travelers.

October 25, 2017 01:35 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Outdoor Adventure

China Doubles Down on Everest Tourism

The country is beginning to develop the Tibet-facing side of the mountain.

December 21, 2016 01:15 PM

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Matt Villano

Packing Tips + Gear

Google Pixel Buds Review: What Travelers Need to Know

Like it or not, a pair of $159 earbuds is about to change international travel—and international travelers—forever.

September 24, 2018 11:29 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Natural Wonders

The Brightest Meteor Shower of the Year Is Happening This Week

The Geminids will produce up to 100 meteors per hour the night of Thursday, December 13.

December 12, 2018 10:43 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

Can You Match These Holidays to Their Home Countries?

These insane parties are worth traveling for . . . if you know where to find them.

November 1, 2016 03:15 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Where to Travel Next

Adventures on Canada’s Northern Frontier

March 28, 2018 08:00 PM

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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

Destination Spotlight

Travels among the First Nations of Northern Vancouver Island

March 28, 2018 08:00 PM

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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

Other

In Idaho, Women Winemakers Reign Supreme

Yes, there’s a wine scene in Idaho—and these women are leading the way.

January 15, 2020 04:07 PM

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Paula Froelich

Tips + News

European Countries Agree on New COVID-19 Travel Guidelines

A color-coded map system will indicate where coronavirus cases are surging and how countries should respond.

October 14, 2020 06:24 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

Meet the Winter Olympics’ $100 Million Pop-Up Stadium

Perhaps the ultimate example of ephemeral architecture, the 35,000-seat open-air arena in PyeongChang, South Korea, will be used only four times before it is torn down.

February 5, 2018 05:36 PM

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David K. Gibson

Air Travel News

Our Readers’ Favorite Air Travel Stories of 2017

From a report on new TSA regulations to a deep dive into confusing airfare classes, here are the stories you read most this past year.

December 15, 2017 05:27 PM

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Staff

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