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United Just Announced 3 New Routes to Some of Our Favorite Destinations in Asia and Australia

The airline has unveiled its latest batch of new international flight routes, making it easier than ever to get to some of the Asia-Pacific’s most exciting destinations.

April 2, 2025 07:22 PM

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Chris Dong

Tarcoles, a small fishing village
on the Gulf of Nicoya on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.

Outdoor Adventure

10 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica, From Wild Beaches to Local Coffee

Its rainforests are legendary, but there’s more beyond the jungles of Costa Rica that belong at the top of your list.

July 8, 2025 05:08 PM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

Three-story building with wraparound white galleries at the John Rutledge House Inn in Charleston

Hotels We Love

18 Hotels in Charleston for a Truly Local Stay

Gilded Age mansions, beachfront resorts, and stylish boutiques offer plenty of places to experience Southern hospitality in Charleston.

September 24, 2024 10:44 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Embrace the Slow Life—and Maybe a Few Trees—in Big Sur

Road Trips

California’s One of the Best States for Road Trips—11 Photo-Worthy Drives That Prove It

The coastal Highway 1 route is, of course, on the list, along with many you may have never heard of.

July 17, 2025 09:46 AM

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Jessie Beck

Large rock off the shoreline on a foggy morning

Beaches

Sunset Bonfires and Colorful Tide Pools Await on a Weekend in Cannon Beach

This Oregon Coast beach offers a serene escape to the raw beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

June 3, 2024 05:47 PM

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Amanda Calnan Vowels

A few of the facade and pool of Auberge de Soleil in Napa Valley.

Health + Wellness

California Wellness Retreats Worth the Trip

Whether by the beach, in the desert, or among the redwoods, these wellness stays redefine self-care

Sponsored by See Monterey

Left: Monte-Carlo, Monaco; right: A train of Formula 1 cars storms uphill past cheering terraces during the frantic start of the Monaco Grand Prix

Cruise

The Secret Travel Hack for Seeing the Solar Eclipse, Monaco Grand Prix, and Other Exclusive Global Events

There’s an easier way to gain access to some of the world’s most in-demand moments.

March 6, 2026 12:01 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

COVID + Travel

Japan Will Reopen to Travelers in June—With Specific Conditions

Travelers need to follow the country’s strict safety measures or risk being sent home.

June 7, 2022 06:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

This Airline Allows Masks to Come Off While Sleeping in Business or First

Passengers in the larger, partitioned seats are exempt from the carrier’s mask mandate while snoozing.

February 9, 2021 05:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

U.S. Beaches

The 10 Best Beaches in Southern California

From Santa Barbara to San Diego, we’ve narrowed down hundreds of miles to 10 magnificent beaches for your next sunny getaway.

November 7, 2022 01:06 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

It’s Time to Stop Asian Hate. Here Are 6 Actions You Can Take Now

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