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Increasingly popular super-long hauls—nonstop flights of 16 hours or more—are hard on a flier’s body. With an innovative new airplane, Singapore Airlines is working to make them easier.

April 5, 2018 01:25 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Epic Trips

Antarctica for Polar Explorers Who Might Not Be So Tough After All

An unlikely adventurer asks: Do you have to struggle to truly understand Antarctica?

October 7, 2019 04:22 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Epic Trips

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Is a Real-Life Time Machine

An elegant journey on Europe’s most iconic train takes a traveler into the past. But not the one she imagined.

October 7, 2019 04:20 PM

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Sara Button

Hiking + Cycling

Why Your Winter Cycling Trip Should Be in Tucson

It’s not just the winding trails and desert vistas that make this an ideal winter cycling destination.

October 12, 2018 06:13 PM

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Frederick Reimers

Where to Travel Next

Where to Go in 2026: Places That Are on the Rise and Off the Beaten Path

Our 2026 picks champion a better way to travel the world: responsibly, creatively, and with eyes on places long overlooked.

December 4, 2025 07:16 AM

Water Sports

7 Islands That Will Make You Want to Buy a Sailboat

Sailing isn’t just another way to get around—it grants you access to places, communities, and experiences that other travelers often miss.

March 9, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matt Jancer

Beaches

The Liberal Moroccan Surf Town You Must See to Believe

Great wine, excellent water sports, and a cool gay scene—not the things you expect out of a Moroccan town

October 18, 2016 04:54 PM

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Paige Darrah

Hotels

How a New American Capsule Hotel Compares to Japan’s Famous Sleeping Pods

Capsule hotels—enclosed spaces with only a bed—are ubiquitous in Japan but still rare elsewhere. A new micro-hotel at Dulles Airport aims to change that.

April 25, 2019 02:47 PM

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Mike Arnot

Where to Go in Winter

Six Ways to Take Advantage of New England’s Mild Winter

The lack of snow makes way for some great winter sightseeing.

February 16, 2016 06:16 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Holiday Travel

How Independence Days Are Celebrated All Over the World

From the United States to South Korea, these countries have unique ways of observing Independence Day traditions.

July 2, 2018 08:00 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Air Travel News

Brussels Airlines Offers a New Way to See More Europe

Sponsored by Brussels Airlines

Expedition Cruises

The Best Panama Cruises

The engineering marvel that is the 105-year-old Panama Canal remains the main draw for cruises to—and through—this Central American country.

June 14, 2019 05:14 PM

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Gene Sloan

Hiking + Cycling

Glacial Lakes, Ancient Forests, and Snow-Capped Volcanoes: The Ultimate Patagonia Road Trip

This road trip tops lists for a reason: The fairy-tale scenery comes with adrenaline-spiking nature adventures, authentic South American culture, and world-class hospitality.

December 5, 2019 03:50 PM

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Nora Walsh

Art + Architecture

10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Heat Up Winter’s Cultural Calendar

The weather may be cooling down, but the art world is just heating up, with a slate of exciting exhibitions scheduled to debut across the United States

October 18, 2018 07:37 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Destination Spotlight

5 Places to Visit in Nicaragua

One traveler shares her highlights from the Central American country.

February 3, 2016 07:38 PM

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Anna Mazurek

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