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50 Countries Promise to Protect 30 Percent of Land and Sea by 2030

The U.S. was absent from the summit—but Biden has also pledged to preserve 30 percent of American lands and waters by 2030.

January 11, 2021 03:42 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Cities We Love

Toronto’s Must-Visit Neighborhoods Reveal the Real City

Whether you’re looking for bustling nightlife or a music-lover’s paradise, Toronto’s unique neighborhoods offer plenty to explore.

May 31, 2023 01:43 PM

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Michael Kaminer

Palm trees downed by tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton in Palm Beach County in Florida.

This is the current situation in Florida for residents and visitors after back-to-back hurricanes—including which areas are still in recovery and which are open for travelers.

October 17, 2024 06:53 PM

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Terry Ward

Air Travel News

You Can Now Convert Your Southwest Travel Credits Into Points—at a Very High Rate

There are some pros and cons to converting the funds. Here’s how to know whether the switchover is right for you.

August 18, 2020 02:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

AFAR Advisor

ILTM’s Leading Lady: Alison Gilmore

Alison Gilmore on wellness, business, and changes in the luxury travel industry

November 20, 2019 11:12 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hundreds of carved stone stupas in a field in Bagan, Myanmar

UNESCO World Heritage

18 of the World’s Most Incredible Ancient Ruins

These UNESCO World Heritage sites in Lebanon, Scotland, and Ethiopia are all worth the trip.

December 6, 2024 11:57 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Travel for Good

How to Google Your Way to a Greener Trip

A handful of new tools from the search giant is making it easier than ever to make sustainable choices while traveling.

October 6, 2021 04:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Food + Drink

On the Trail of Cochinita Pibil, the Yucatán’s Ancient Barbecue Tradition

The deliciously messy dish is to Mexico what pulled pork is to the American South.

June 10, 2019 04:33 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Health + Wellness

How to Think Like an Introvert

It’s an introvert’s world, and we’re living in it right now.

March 24, 2020 02:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

The 14 Best Things to Do in Puerto Rico, According to Locals—From Rum Tasting to River Tubing

San Juan is just the beginning.

January 31, 2025 08:13 PM

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Amy Gordon

Chinatowns served as a community hub for new immigrants and are now popular tourist destinations.

In the Magazine

From Paris to Johannesburg, 5 Chinatowns Across the World to Visit

An international guide to Chinatowns that looks beyond North America.

September 13, 2022 03:46 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Books

The Road Trip Memoir to Read Before You Take a Road Trip

Jarrar’s book has been dubbed an “anti–road trip” memoir, but that designation speaks volumes about what we consider an American travelogue—and who gets to write one.

May 6, 2021 01:22 PM

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Bani Amor

History + Culture

The Robert E. Lee Statue in Virginia Has Come Down

One of the nation’s largest Confederate monuments has been dismantled in Richmond, where it stood for more than a century.

September 8, 2021 02:38 PM

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Sarah Rankin

Food + Drink

Delicious Global Dishes and Drinks You Can Make at Home

Discover the stories of unique delicacies from around the world and learn to recreate them for your family and friends.

March 20, 2020 03:11 PM

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Sarah Buder

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 33 New Sites to Its 2021 World Heritage List

The latest additions—from Europe’s great spa towns to a nearly 100-year-old railway in Iran—are definitely worthy of a detour or even planning your next trip around.

July 30, 2021 03:04 PM

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Pat Tompkins

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