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6 Hotels That Immerse You in Local Culture

From falconry in the California desert to olive oil tasting in Spain, these immersive hotel stays connect you to place.

The new cost is part of the U.K.'s forthcoming Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, which will be required of all noncitizens entering the country, including U.S. travelers.

June 12, 2023 02:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Woman dining in a small Izakaya restaurant

Solo Travel

Why Dining Out Is So Much Better When You Travel Solo

Traveling alone doesn’t have to mean room service and reruns: Here are some tips for getting social and embracing the solo dining experience.

August 7, 2024 03:37 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Tips + News

How Cancel for Any Reason Travel Insurance Can (and Can’t) Help You

In times of crisis, this travel insurance upgrade option may be your only saving grace—you just need to know the rules of engagement.

June 12, 2020 02:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

7 Stunning Lakes and Rivers to Explore in Appalachia

Kayak, go whitewater rafting, and chase waterfalls through West Virginia this summer.

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A cherry blossom tree full of pink blossoms.

Winter 2024

Celebrating the Quiet Beauty of Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

The Japanese tradition of “hanami” dates back centuries. Writer Latria Graham visits Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto to catch a fleeting glimpse.

January 16, 2024 10:40 AM

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Latria Graham

Red and yellow fireworks over a city skyline at night

Holiday Travel

These 7 Places Are Having the Most Festive July 4 Parties

Because where else would you be?

May 5, 2025 04:29 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Dalmatian drinking out of a green Springer Classic Dog Travel Bottle

Packing Tips + Gear

The 17 Best Travel Gifts on Oprah’s 2023 Favorite Things List

We dug through all 112 items on the doyenne’s list to find the best travel gifts she recommends this year.

November 2, 2023 01:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Loyalty + Rewards

The Delta Credit Card Made From a Retired Boeing 747 Is Back—and Offering up to 75,000 Bonus Miles

The limited-edition card now comes in a white design.

April 26, 2024 12:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Multiple pools with blue and white umbrellas

Cities We Love

Why You Shouldn’t Miss a Trip to Las Vegas This Year

Highlights for 2024 include new restaurants at Fontainebleau Las Vegas and micro-residencies at the art house Beverly Theater.

April 26, 2024 10:48 AM

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Matt Villano

The Academy Museum in Los Angeles will debut an exhibit that explores both the triumphs and challenges of Black American filmmakers.

Art + Culture

Five Essential Exhibits Worth Traveling for This Summer and Beyond

Build an entire itinerary around these groundbreaking exhibits and anticipated museum openings.

July 21, 2022 10:52 AM

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Alesandra Dubin

Outdoor Adventure

4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Traveling Solo to a National Park

Come prepared to make the most of this type of solo adventure.

July 17, 2024 06:53 PM

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Bailey Berg

Slanted trees line the edge of a beach in Aruba.

Islands

For a Caribbean Beach Vacation Without a Hurricane Risk, Head to the ABC Islands

Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire have postcard-perfect beaches and plenty of activities—plus, they’re outside the Caribbean hurricane belt.

June 1, 2026 02:26 PM

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Brian Major

Front view of a cream-colored Chaumont Castle in France's Loire region with a black roof and lawn interspersed with flowers and bushes in the foreground

River Cruises

There’s an Amazing Way to Explore Some of France’s Most Beautiful Regions—And You May Not Even Know About It

Many people don’t realize how much of France can—and perhaps should—be visited in this truly unique way.

April 10, 2025 08:46 PM

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Jeri Clausing

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