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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA USA- FEB 2 2016: An unidentified local jazz band performs in the New Orleans French Quarter, to the delight of visitors and music lovers in town.

The 7 Best American Cities for Music Lovers

From the Memphis blues to Seattle grunge, the United States’ unique musical genres are products of the cities that birthed them.

March 21, 2025 10:56 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Air Travel News

Why Airlines Are Investing Big in Premium Seats

As more travelers choose to upgrade their in-flight experience, carriers are rethinking service, cabin design, and lounge experiences.

November 24, 2023 09:00 AM

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Chris Dong

Restaurants + Cafés

This State Now Has More Michelin Starred-Restaurants Than Any Other in the U.S.

Michelin’s first statewide guide awarded 34 California restaurants with new stars this week, bringing the Golden State’s total to 90.

June 4, 2019 06:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

View of Rome's Pantheon from the inside looking out, with people roaming within and colorful buildings outside

Europe’s new ETIAS authorization entry procedure is slated to go live sometime in 2024. Here’s what European authorities told us when asked about a specific launch date.

August 4, 2023 07:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Data Shows a Summer Travel Surge Is Coming. Will Airfares Surge, Too?

Demand for summer travel is heating up quickly. For those who are ready to get back into the skies, you may want to book those flights sooner rather than later, experts say.

March 16, 2021 02:53 PM

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Michelle Baran

Capital One Lounge JFK coffee counter with illustrated coffee sign a the top, shelves of bagels, and a red wood counterfront

Air Travel News

Now Open: The Newest Capital One Lounge May Make You Want to Miss Your Flight

Capital One just opened its new global flagship airport lounge at JFK, and the entire experience is a love letter to New York.

June 23, 2025 09:43 AM

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Paul Rubio

COVID + Travel

CDC Further Relaxes Mask Guidance for Vaccinated People

Those who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except when in a crowded environment.

April 27, 2021 03:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

Most visitors come to Costa Rica for nature. Twenty-five percent of the country is protected, and most natural areas are easily accessible, though some require going off the beaten path. More than 10 conservation areas are within reach of the country’s capital, San José, and each offers a different nature experience. From the last remaining tropical wet forests in the Mesoamerican Pacific, located in Corcovado National Park, to the stalagmite- and stalactite-filled caves of Tempisque Conservation Area, travelers can see a variety of habitats in one trip. As for accommodations, there are plenty of options for roughing it, but Costa Rica also features upscale resorts where you can retreat and recharge after a day outside.

Where to Travel Next

These Are the 5 Best Countries for Retiring Abroad

These places don’t require a high budget for a very high quality of life.

June 16, 2025 02:32 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Three-story building with wraparound white galleries at the John Rutledge House Inn in Charleston

Hotels We Love

18 Hotels in Charleston for a Truly Local Stay

Gilded Age mansions, beachfront resorts, and stylish boutiques offer plenty of places to experience Southern hospitality in Charleston.

September 24, 2024 10:44 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Virgin Atlantic flight attendants standing in a line in uniform. some are in red suits, some in black suits, and some in red skirts

Air Travel News

Sneakers, Tattoos, Pronoun Pins: How Flight Attendant Uniforms Are Changing With the Times

Several airlines, including Virgin Atlantic, Scandinavian Airlines, and Air New Zealand, are giving flight attendants more flexibility with their uniforms.

July 30, 2024 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Left: Ursa; right: Sunset in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona with mountains and saguaro cacti and other desert vegetation.

Food + Drink

An Experimental Desert Cuisine Is Blooming in This Southwestern State

Thousands of years in the making, the Sonoran Desert’s ancient pantry is finally getting its fine dining moment.

March 20, 2026 12:38 PM

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Chris Malloy

Health + Wellness

Why This Unexpected Destination Should Be Your Next Wellness Retreat

Find mindfulness, sleep retreats, and much more in the Middle East.

July 25, 2024 02:00 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

History + Culture

Barbados Bids Farewell to British Monarchy as It Becomes a Republic

It’s an event that the Caribbean hasn’t experienced since the 1970s, when Guyana, Dominica, and Trinidad and Tobago became republics.

December 1, 2021 12:26 PM

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Dánica Coto

You Could Be Denied a Passport if You Have Unpaid Taxes

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