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California Wine Country Again Battling Devastating Blazes

New fires broke out in Napa and Sonoma Counties on Sunday, forcing evacuations and engulfing structures.

September 28, 2020 06:51 PM

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Janie Har

Left: An Airbus A220 from Breeze on a landing approach at the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, at Golden Hour; right: full menu line-up of Delta's collaboration with chef José Andrés<br/>

Air Travel News

Delta and Chef José Andrés Hope to Shatter the Reputation of Bland Airplane Food with This New In-Flight Menu

“It’s not as if we leave good taste behind when we take off,” the World Central Kitchen founder and chef says of his new collaboration with Delta Air Lines.

October 24, 2025 05:02 PM

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Rachel Chang

Railroad tracks from the back of an Adirondack train heading to Montreal, Canada, from New York

Trains

Amtrak Just Resumed Service on 3 Scenic North America Train Routes

Just in time for summer, you can now ride the rails to scenic destinations along the East and West Coasts and into Canada.

May 9, 2023 09:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Winter Sports

Who Wears It Well? The Best in Après-Ski Outfits

The top après-ski style contenders come from Switzerland and Colorado, where the “little black dress” of ski comes into play.

December 21, 2020 06:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

In Brussels, a Special Bus Is Delivering Messages of Love and Hope

Brussels’s public bus company is asking people to send in voice messages—and then it sets out on a journey every evening to deliver them in person via loudspeaker.

April 23, 2020 01:00 PM

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Raf Casert

The Danish tall-masted ship “<i>Danmark”</i> comes to New York City in September.

Travel for Good

A Danish Tall Ship Will Dock at South Street Seaport in September—and You Can Board

Talk ship-shop and sustainability with the 80 cadets of the “Danmark” during Climate Week NYC 2022.

August 26, 2022 03:08 PM

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Jane L. Levere

Aberdeenshire, Scotland - July 27, 2012: The Balmoral castle, summer residence of the British Royal Family.

History + Culture

The Queen’s Beloved Scotland

In the Scottish Highlands, Queen Elizabeth II could just be Lilibet, walking her dogs and breathing the air of (relative) normalcy.

September 19, 2022 04:36 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Outdoor Adventure

Meet the People Shaping Puerto Rico’s Surfing Culture

In Puerto Rico, local craftsmen are creating a deep-rooted sense of community.

August 14, 2023 08:43 PM

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Jesse Echevarría

A group of four visitors walk over fossil-like hoodoos while exploring the badlands at Dinosaur Provincial Park

Destination Spotlight

Don’t Miss These UNESCO Sites of Alberta—Which Has More Than Any Other Province in Canada

These 5 (of 6) stunning, protected areas are within easy reach of Calgary.

November 13, 2025 01:22 PM

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Jennifer Malloy

Art + Architecture

How to Find Wes Anderson–Style Whimsy Wherever You Travel

A carefully curated Instagram page and new coffee-table book map out where you can find real-life buildings, interiors, and landscapes that look like they came from a Wes Anderson film.

December 28, 2020 12:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

The railing and side of a cruise ship sailing Antarctica.

Summer 2023

Which Cruise is for You?

23 itineraries for every type of adventure and every type of traveler, on every continent.

September 13, 2023 08:00 AM

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Kelsey Lindsey

Winter 2022

These 7 Cookbooks Offer Fresh Ways to Taste the World

This fall’s most important new food books transport readers to destinations near and far.

October 15, 2021 12:55 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Tips + News

Italy’s Idea for Safer Air Travel: No Carry-On Luggage

Luggage on flights to, from, and within Italy now has to be checked to allow travelers to maintain a safe social distance.

July 9, 2020 11:55 AM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This One Travel Hack Will Slow Down Your Vacation and Give You Stunning Images

Researchers and National Geographic photographers are teaching people how to take better photos, be more mindful, shift their focus, and enjoy vacations more.

August 4, 2025 04:00 PM

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Suzie Dundas

In the Magazine

As the Pandemic (Hopefully) Wanes, Chicago Is Back and Stronger Than Ever

The Windy City is roaring back from the pandemic, thanks to its entrepreneurial spirit and strong sense of pride.

December 1, 2021 02:08 PM

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Elaine Glusac

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