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No Crowds, Better Deals, and Broadway Shows Galore: Why New York Is the Best in the Winter

Don’t let the snow scare you off.

January 24, 2025 11:30 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

PUBLIC Hotel - the roof exterior during the day

Hotels

16 Stylish New York City Hotels With Rooms Starting Under $300 a Night

If you’re visiting New York on a budget, consider staying at one of these hip yet affordable NYC hotels with rooms for less than $300 a night.

December 5, 2025 09:55 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

From the economy to the environment, from health and wellness to food and friends, these factors are influencing how we travel the world this year.

February 6, 2023 10:38 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Camping

5 Electric Camping Trailers for a Quieter, Greener Vacation

The next step in the EV revolution? Electric trailers offering a stylish and more eco-friendly camping trip.

February 21, 2024 02:23 PM

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Elissa Garay

A lit-up glamping tent beneath a night sky with the milky way visible

National Parks

Upgrade Your National Park Getaway With These 8 Gorgeous Glamping Escapes

Enjoy the beauty of red rocks, glinting glaciers, and ultra-dark skies, all from the comfort of these tents, wagons, and bubbles.

December 4, 2025 08:28 AM

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Brooke Vaughan

Epic Trips

This Overnight Train Will Show You a View of Peru Few Get to See

See Lake Titicaca at dawn—without the crowds—aboard the Andean Explorer, a Belmond Train.

October 1, 2024 12:22 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The minibar at Borgo Santandrea on Italy's Amalfi Coast features a robin’s egg blue feathered backdrop and ribbed wooden cabinetry.

Hotels

Hotel Minibars Have Vastly Improved—These Are the Best of the Best

The top minibars around the world are sustainable, locally sourced, and customized.

October 7, 2023 09:34 AM

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Nora Zelevansky

8 Meditation Retreats in the U.S. to Book Now

Health + Wellness

Find Your Zen, No Passport Required, at These 8 Meditation Retreats

You don’t need to go halfway around the world to escape from the stress of daily life.

July 9, 2025 02:09 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Islands

A First-Timer’s Guide to the Marquesas Islands

Tourism is relatively new to the Marquesas Islands, making it an ideal place for thoughtful travelers to explore.

February 3, 2022 06:24 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Road Trips

The Newest Airstream Is Custom-Built for Working From the Road

The iconic RV maker is giving some serious mobility (and souped-up features) to the remote work lifestyle.

February 3, 2021 07:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Espresso Cadore train at the Calalzo-Pieve di Cadore-Cortina D'Ampezzo station with Dolomites in background

Trains

I Spent the Night on Italy’s “New” Retro Snow Train to the Dolomites—Here’s What It’s Like Onboard

The fastest route isn’t always the most adventurous one, our contributor reports after taking the vintage “snow train” from Rome to the Dolomite’s most famous ski town, Cortina d’Ampezzo.

February 16, 2024 02:01 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Air Travel News

Air New Zealand’s Skycouch is A Game-Changer for Economy Fliers—But is It Worth the Upgrade?

We tested the airline’s unique economy-class seat upgrade to see if it really made our 12-hour flight more comfortable.

December 19, 2024 05:41 PM

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Jessie Beck

Trains

Get Half Off Private Room Fares on Amtrak’s Most Scenic Routes This Spring

This two-for-one sale lets you bring along a companion for free in a private Amtrak Roomette.

March 15, 2022 07:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

4 Days In

4 Days in Boston: Century-Old Bookshops, Cocktails Decided by Dice, and, of Course, Lobster

Find the past and future in New England’s capital, with insider tips from locals.

September 24, 2025 02:07 PM

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Kori Perten

Sustainable Travel

Electric Boats Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

From Buenos Aires to Belfast to Bangkok, newly electrified ferries and tour boats (and even a few cruise ships) are changing the way we set sail.

May 14, 2024 05:31 PM

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Elissa Garay

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