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Epic Trips

Hiking Mt. Etna, Italy’s Friendly Local Active Volcano

How to visit this well-loved peak in Sicily responsibly.

March 19, 2024 01:22 PM

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Hillary Richard

Epic Trips

In the Smallest State in Mexico, A Search for the Perfect Taco

Two hours from Mexico City, Tlaxcala offers a chance to leave the tourist-taco trail to see what’s happening close to the source of the ingredients.

March 19, 2024 01:16 PM

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Naomi Tomky

The pool at the Lana,Dorchester Collection, in Dubai features skyline fews and white daybeds shaded by umbrellas.

Stay Here Next

This New Luxury Hotel Is Proof That Dubai Can Be Understated

Amid the flashy hospitality of Dubai, the Lana, a Dorchester Collection hotel, adds a dose of understated luxury to the hospitality scene.

March 19, 2024 11:50 AM

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Nicola Chilton

A wooden walking path leading to the beach on Sanibel Island in Florida

The designation is given to destinations with exceptional night sky visibility, allowing for incredible views of the stars and other astronomical phenomena.

March 14, 2024 01:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

exterior of an airport at night with cars pulling up to the curb

Air Travel News

The Airport Employee You Need to Thank When Your Plane Leaves on Time

Dozens of workers prep an airplane for takeoff, but there’s one pivotal airport employee who makes sure everything for a flight falls into place.

March 13, 2024 05:21 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Lake Kussharo Covered with Mist from Bihoro Pass in the Winter, Hokkaido, Japan

Epic Trips

Canoeing, Snowshoeing, and Getting Naked With Strangers in Japan

Embracing “slow adventure” among the lakes and mountains of Eastern Hokkaido.

March 13, 2024 05:12 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Epic Trips

Stargazing Without the Crowds on the Grand Canyon Floor

A strenuous trek to Phantom Ranch—the only lodging on the base of the Grand Canyon—shows a different, less-crowded side of this world wonder. But you’ll have to work for it.

March 13, 2024 05:06 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

Astoria mineral hot springs free access no fee in the Snake river, near Jackson, south of the Grand Teton National Park, in Wyoming, USA

Health + Wellness

This State Has More Hot Springs Than Towns

With so many soakable springs, Wyoming is a site for sore limbs.

March 12, 2024 02:49 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Boy Meets World: Two Unlikely Hikers Tackle a Classic New Zealand Trek

In the Magazine

In New Zealand, a Father and His Autistic Son Tackle an Epic Trek

The South Island’s Routeburn Track is one of the great trails in New Zealand. Two unlikely hikers head out to see what they find.

March 12, 2024 01:07 PM

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Chris Woolston

Where to Travel Next

9 Mindful Experiences in Los Angeles

For a more immersive, off-the-beaten-path visit to the City of Angels, embrace its long-standing culture of wellness, sustainability, and community.

Sponsored by Los Angeles Tourism

Art + Culture

For Cinephiles, 6 Must-Visit Museums and Exhibitions This Spring

There’s no need to wait for summer: See a blockbuster now.

March 07, 2024 11:57 AM

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Pat Tompkins

This pool at Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island is flanked by white chairs and palm trees.

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A Look Inside the Most Exciting New Luxury Resort in the Seychelles

This new private island resort in the Seychelles has villas with private pools, candlelit dinners, and wildlife watching.

March 07, 2024 11:35 AM

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Chris Schalkx

10 Must-Visit Historical Places Around the World

History + Culture

12 Must-Visit Historical Sites Around the World

If you’ll travel far and wide to be awed by a UNESCO World Heritage site, make sure you have these major attractions on your list.

March 07, 2024 08:22 AM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

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