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Islands

A First-Timer’s Guide to the Marquesas Islands

Tourism is relatively new to the Marquesas Islands, making it an ideal place for thoughtful travelers to explore.

February 3, 2022 06:24 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Air Travel News

The End of Gate-Checking? United Hopes So With New Overhead Bins

The airline plans on increasing carry-on space so that there’s enough room for every passenger to bring one on.

October 29, 2019 06:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Heather and bog myrtle grow in abundance in the Scottish Highlands.

Longreads

Walking, Biking, and Swimming Through Scotland’s Highlands on a Self-Powered Trip

No cars allowed? One writer sets out to tackle some of the United Kingdom’s most epic landscapes—while leaving as little of a trace as possible.

October 30, 2023 12:45 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Woman holding two Aer carry ons—one pink, one black—on the streets of San Francisco

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best High-Quality Luggage Brands Frequent Travelers Love

A bag that reflects your personal style and withstands the rigors of travel makes the journey all the more enjoyable. Start your search with some of our favorite luggage brands.

June 12, 2024 05:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Paris Airports 101: Everything You Need to Know

Get the skinny on which Paris airport is best for you, how to get into the city (and how much it costs), and beaucoup more.

July 25, 2019 01:49 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Hotels

LVMH Agrees to Buy Belmond Hotel Group in Multi-Billion-Dollar Deal

The parent company of Louis Vuitton and Moët Hennessy is increasing its presence in the luxury hotel world.

December 14, 2018 04:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Brussels Airlines Offers a New Way to See More Europe

Sponsored by Brussels Airlines

Outdoor Adventure

Learning to Live With Less in the Colombian Amazon

A mother travels into the rain forest with her husband and two young sons, where they learn invaluable lessons from the indigenous Tikuna people about existing without modern luxuries.

October 25, 2019 01:25 PM

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Michele Bigley

Tips + News

Dubai Opens to Foreign Tourists—Including From the U.S.—With Mandatory Coronavirus Testing

As of July 7, Dubai began welcoming back international travelers with safety measures such as temperature checks, mandatory masks, and COVID-19 testing in place.

July 7, 2020 01:27 PM

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Jon Gambrell

Epic Trips

In Guatemala, a Solo Traveler Learns It’s Sometimes Best to Leap Before You Look

How a last-minute trip can completely change your travel philosophy.

May 30, 2018 04:38 PM

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Jami Attenberg

Tips + News

Turkey Converts Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia Museum Back Into a Mosque

The 6th-century cathedral became a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453, but has been a museum since 1934, drawing 3.7 million tourists last year.

July 10, 2020 04:34 PM

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Suzan Fraser

Festivals + Events

Opening the Doors of Luxury Travel

What it’s like to attend ILTM.

Sponsored by ILTM

Food + Drink

Revamped Cafeterias Are Taking Over the U.S. Here’s Where to Gather and Graze.

Impeccably styled multivendor food halls are popping up from Philadelphia to West Palm Beach. These eight are worth seeking out.

August 1, 2018 02:57 PM

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Rebecca Dalzell

Cody's Warren Street at dusk, with several motorcycles; parked cars line sides of street

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Town in Every U.S. State

Consider these 51 beautiful places found across the country—including Puerto Rico—for your next trip

January 12, 2024 09:01 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Epic Trips

Social Distancing With Gorillas in Rwanda

Rwanda reopened its international airport in August, and we touched down not long after, eager to see how responsible tourism can support the gorillas of Volcanoes National Park.

September 24, 2020 10:48 AM

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Greg Sullivan

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