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How to Support LGBTQ+ Businesses on a Trip to Minnesota

From soccer bars and charming, small-town inns to drag brunches and farm-to-table dining, here’s how you can shop small and explore queer communities when you visit the state.

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VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CANADA, MARCH 2018: SILHOUETTE, CLOSE UP: Young female tourist in a comfortable bathrobe moves the curtain and observes airport while drinking tea in her hotel room

Hotels

The Strange Magic of an Airport Hotel

Travel can be unpredictable, but for one writer, a reliable stay near the airport is a comforting constant—and sometimes, even a treat.

April 28, 2026 12:26 PM

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Hannah Walhout

A family enjoys a walking trail at Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve East.

Family Travel

Where to Go in Fort Myers with the Whole Family

White-sand beaches, outdoor adventures, and all-ages activities make family time in the Fort Myers area effortless.

Sponsored by Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods

History + Culture

This Ancient French City Has More Intact Roman Ruins Than Anywhere Outside Italy

Nîmes is a sultry city of lived-in historical monuments and avant-garde architecture. Here’s a quick guide to exploring the “French Rome.”

April 15, 2026 09:28 AM

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Alexander Lobrano

Hotel building with three stories in the middle of a snowy landscape with the northern lights overhead

Stay Here Next

What It’s Like to Stay in Iceland’s Most Remote Hotel

Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll is making Iceland’s central highlands an all-seasons destination for those adventurous enough to make the trek.

June 21, 2024 05:45 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Summer 2025

The History We Miss in America’s National Parks

After visiting 24 national parks in the U.S., contributing writer Latria Graham meditates on their complex legacy—and considers how we can enjoy them in a more responsible way.

August 6, 2025 12:26 PM

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Latria Graham

A stretch of beach in Nice, France, with loungers and striped umbrellas in the foreground and people sunbathing on the sand further afield

A recent Skyscanner report ranked destinations that are seeing the biggest year-over-year decreases in airfares. Here’s which cities made the list.

November 26, 2024 07:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

Old buildings along a creek in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Air Travel News

JetBlue Just Added Direct Flights to These 2 European Cities

First London, then Paris, followed by Amsterdam, and now two more iconic hubs across the pond—JetBlue’s transatlantic service is expanding at a rapid clip.

October 25, 2023 07:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Train running by colorful houses on cliff overlooking sea.

Trains

Europe Has a Lot of Beautiful Train Rides. These 7 in Italy Top the List.

It’s all about the journey, especially in Italy.

December 27, 2024 10:00 AM

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Erica Firpo

Air Travel News

Finnair Will Start Selling Its Airplane Food in Supermarkets

The Finnish carrier is hoping people miss flying enough to eat plane food again. But would you?

October 14, 2020 03:56 PM

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Jari Tanner

Required Eating: 10 Foods Not to Miss in Minnesota

Food + Drink

These Are the 13 Best Places to Try Native American Food in the U.S.

Contemporary restaurants are reimagining what “American” food means with the help of Indigenous chefs and ingredients.

October 10, 2024 03:32 PM

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Andrea Cooper

International Beaches

I’ve Lived in the Caribbean for 8 Years, and These Are My Absolute Favorite Beaches

As a travel writer, I have spent time in stunning places all over the world—but I haven’t found any region that rivals the Caribbean.

November 7, 2024 09:54 AM

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Amy Gordon

Boats on the sandbar in the Florida Keys

4 Days In

4 Days in the Florida Keys: Shipwreck Dives, Teeny-Tiny Deer, and Legendary Key Lime Pie

Water, water everywhere—and all that goes with it in the stunning Florida Keys

November 5, 2025 07:23 AM

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Terry Ward

Air Travel News

French Bee Just Launched $189 Flights to Paris

Croissants with café au lait, French wine and cheese, museum hopping, and strolling endless Paris streets are (suddenly) calling our name.

November 18, 2021 04:10 PM

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Barbara Peterson

A road curves between forested mountains

Weekend Getaways

Discover This Under-the-Radar Gem in Northern California’s Sierra Mountains

If alpine scenery and beautiful lakes minus the Tahoe crowds sound appealing, hit the road to Hope Valley.

May 20, 2024 07:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

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