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How to Drive the North Coast 500, Scotland’s Epic New Road Trip

Give yourself at least five days to do the 516-mile drive, which starts and ends in Inverness. Don’t miss these highlights on the way.

November 27, 2018 06:50 PM

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Emma John

Winter Sports

Western Canada’s Best Ski Towns for Foodies

Delicious local cuisine plus great views make for an unforgettable combination at these hot spots.

Sponsored by Ski Canada

Longreads

Meeting the Lone Resident of the Highest Village in Europe

Wolves, avalanches, and months of solitude: a glimpse into life in the Caucasian wilderness.

January 20, 2020 11:37 AM

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Benjamin Kemper

Expedition Cruises

Dreamy, Over-the-Top Trips for 2021

With vaccines on the horizon, now is the time to dream big for next year.

January 8, 2021 02:48 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

Meet Polaris, United’s New Swanky Business Class

Here’s everything you need to know about the newest way to fly in style.

February 16, 2017 03:23 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Natural Wonders

How to Explore Patagonia off the Beaten Track

The three jagged peaks towering over a turqouise lake in Torres del Paine may be one of the most iconic images associated with Patagonia, but there’s so much more to the region.

November 7, 2019 05:04 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Where to Travel Next

Discovering Dichotomies in Texas

In the Lone Star State, thoroughly modern cities mix with dude ranches, natural wonders, and massive parks just waiting to be explored.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Rooms at Carmel Valley Ranch are accessible from open-air corridors—and most have outdoor decks.

Hotels

7 Tips on What to Look for in a Hotel During COVID-19

Yes, it can be safe to stay in hotels—but it’s all about understanding your tolerance for risk and being prepared for the fact that, well, everything is different.

August 20, 2020 07:12 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel Tales

Meet the Artisans Keeping Tuscany’s Bookmaking Culture Alive

Writer Lisa Abend steps inside the small, family-run workshops where the ancient art of bookmaking lives on and sees a side of Italy too many travelers miss.

November 30, 2020 05:42 PM

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Lisa Abend

Spring 2022

Climate Change Is Transforming Greenland’s Landscapes—and Its Language

Greenland has a rich vocabulary for ice and snow. But what happens to language when those natural phenomena start to disappear?

April 29, 2022 02:13 PM

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Lisa Abend

Air Travel News

I Took Uber Copter From Manhattan to JFK—Here’s What It’s Like

For $205, the 10-minute flight to the airport was worth it for the views alone but also was a huge time saver.

October 3, 2019 08:54 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in the World: The 2020 Stay List

These new hotels also build genuine connections between their guests and their local communities.

April 8, 2020 11:45 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Natural Wonders

Pitcairn Is the Newest Dark Sky Reserve—and It’s Opening to Tourism in Time for This Summer’s Eclipse

New sailing options from Tahiti will finally offer travelers a way to experience the remote island, a newly designated astronomical reserve.

April 9, 2019 11:48 AM

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Brandon Presser

Weekend Getaways

The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit in Summer

Veer off the beaten path to small-town U.S.A.

July 17, 2020 02:15 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Expedition Cruises

Say “Hello” to the World’s Most Luxurious Expedition Ship

A first look at the “Scenic Eclipse,” the newly launched mega-yacht with polar cruising capabilities, supersized suites, helicopters, and a submarine onboard.

September 9, 2019 07:33 PM

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Gene Sloan

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