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There’s a Very Good Reason Airplanes Have Rounded Windows

As with every aspect of airplane design, oval windows are not just an aesthetic choice but one rooted in physics and engineering.

October 22, 2024 11:40 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

The writer and her two kids look at sweeping views of Zion National Park from the Canyon Overlook Trail

Family Travel

We Took Our Kids on a Road Trip Through Utah’s Bryce and Zion National Parks—Here Are 6 Mistakes to Avoid

Craft the perfect itinerary through southern Utah’s canyon country with these handy tips on how to avoid crowds and more.

November 27, 2024 12:24 PM

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Michelle Baran

Town covered in snow and framed by trees

Winter Sports

8 Best Ski Resorts in Europe to Visit This Winter

Every skier deserves at least one trip to Europe.

October 30, 2023 03:37 PM

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Cindy Hirschfeld

Safari

How to See Silverback Gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda

Use these tips and list of recommended tour operators to plan a trip to see the famed silverback gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.

July 11, 2022 11:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

The silhouette of a visitor in front of purple, illustrated projections at ARTECHOUSE in Washington, D.C.

Museums + Galleries

7 Music-Themed Museums to Visit in Washington D.C.

Experience the rich musical heritage of the U.S. with a tour of these music collections and archives.

Sponsored by J.MAK

Rocky cliffs surrounding turquoise Mediterranean water in Malta.

Where to Go in Summer

10 Travel Destinations You Should Visit This June

From shoulder-season bargains to celebrations in the sun, kick off June with these destinations.

March 18, 2026 02:59 PM

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Mark Ellwood

A person dipping a dessert taco into chocolate sauce at the Pink Agave restaurant on Virgin Voyages

Cruise

Millennials and Gen Z Have Decided That, Actually, Cruises Are Cool—and Ships Will Never Be the Same

From TikTok-worthy public spaces to flexible dining and sophisticated wellness programs, Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping cruise trends, and lines are racing to adapt.

September 11, 2025 01:47 PM

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Lauren Dana Ellman

The overwater villas at Six Senses Laamu were built using sustainable local timber.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Luxury Beach Resorts in the World

The world’s best beach resorts put cultural and environmental preservation front and center.

June 2, 2023 05:16 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Nestled in Napa Valley’s Carneros wine region, Carneros Resort and Spa offers a range of sustainability programs for guests to experience.

Travel for Good

11 Ways to Help Protect and Preserve California’s Most Famous Wine Region

From soil-to-bottle wines to organic spas, explore Napa Valley hotels and destinations that put sustainability first.

Sponsored by Visit Napa Valley

An aerial view of All Nippon Airways (ANA)'s new The Room FX business-class seat with a sofa-style layout

Air Travel News

Japan’s Largest Airline Has a Bold New Vision for Its Business-Class Seats

All Nippon Airways (ANA) recently unveiled “The Room FX,” its next-generation business-class seat, complete with a sofa-style bed.

July 29, 2025 11:38 AM

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Bailey Berg

Sliabh Liag, in Donegal, are some of Ireland's highest sea cliffs—and some of the highest in Europe.

Hiking + Cycling

Yes, You Can Now Hike the Appalachian Trail—in Ireland

Consider it another 279 miles tacked onto your journey of 2,000+ miles.

November 9, 2022 02:33 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

British Airways - customers using Starlink

Air Travel News

Annoying or About Time? This Major Airline Now Allows In-Flight Phone Calls.

With faster satellite Wi-Fi making real-time calls possible, an international airline is testing a new in-flight norm—one that could change the sound of flying.

April 17, 2026 02:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

6 Outdoor Dining Experiences Full of Flavor and Aboriginal Culture in Australia’s Northern Territory

From dinner under the stars to a bush safari, discovering the Northern Territory’s food scene means dining alfresco and expanding your horizons.

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