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Does Planning Future Travel Fend off the Pandemic Blues—or Just Make It Worse?

New research shows that trip planning can in fact lift our spirits. We can attest it has worked for us.

September 8, 2020 05:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cruise

It’s Now a Lot Easier to Change or Cancel a Cruise Booking

Cruise lines roll out extremely flexible policies to tackle coronavirus concerns.

March 9, 2020 08:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Natural Wonders

Everything You Need to Know About Wildlife Corridors—and Where to See Them

Animal-friendly pathways provide safe passage for all kinds of critters and score big points for communities interested in ecotourism.

May 18, 2022 05:38 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Books

12 Books to Read This Winter

As the weather cools down and you’re looking for a good book to read on your next plane ride (or delayed layover), here are some 2019 picks from Bedside Reading founder Jane Ubell-Meyer.

November 27, 2019 12:31 PM

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Jane Ubell-Meyer

Packing Tips + Gear

The 11 Best Travel Cameras

Whether you’re an amateur shutterbug or constantly honing your travel photography skills, these excellent options make finding the right camera for you a snap.

July 7, 2020 10:52 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Super Nintendo World Is Now Open in Japan

A life-size Mario Kart ride and much more recently opened at Universal Studios Japan, with construction underway at theme parks in Orlando and Hollywood.

March 24, 2021 04:17 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Air Travel News

The Airplanes That Will Define Air Travel in 2022 (and Beyond)

These are the planes that could bring some buzz back to the skies.

January 19, 2022 02:53 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Style + Design

Food Trucks, Wineries, and Hotels: Stunning Shipping Container Projects Around the World

A 340-page architecture book chronicles more than a decade of shipping container developments around the world.

April 1, 2020 05:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel for Good

How to Google Your Way to a Greener Trip

A handful of new tools from the search giant is making it easier than ever to make sustainable choices while traveling.

October 6, 2021 04:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

COVID + Travel

10 Ways to Make Trip Planning Less Stressful

Our recommendations for how to best navigate all the complexities of travel in 2022.

April 21, 2022 07:24 PM

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Staff

Hotels

Europe’s Most Popular Hotels, According to Experts

Trusted travel advisors share their favorite hotels in Europe—the most-booked, most-raved-about properties from Italy to Montenegro.

May 6, 2021 10:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Family Travel

These Epic Family Vacations Turn Your Kid’s Passions Into Real-Life Adventures

Kids can dig up dinos, train like ninjas, and ride in race cars on these unforgettable trips.

December 11, 2025 02:42 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Here’s Where to Find Idyllic Italy

Discover wine, wellness, and hospitality in Tuscany and the region of Langhe Monferrato Roero.

Sponsored by Toscana Promozione Turistica and Turismo Langhe Monferrato Roero

Weekend Getaways

Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to Philadelphia

A new generation of cultural and culinary traditions is remaking the city’s image. Don’t miss the experience.

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