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Thailand Admits First Foreign Tourists in 7 Months—but They Have to Stay at Least 30 Days

The arrivals must adhere to a number of rules.

October 20, 2020 01:49 PM

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Jerry Harmer

The Valle Food & Wine Festival is back in scenic Valle de Guadalupe.

Festivals + Events

Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe Bursts With Cross-Border Flavors as Food and Wine Fest Returns

After a three-year hiatus, the Valle Food & Wine Festival is back.

September 26, 2022 11:17 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Skiers hiking to the top of a mountain in Taos Ski Valey

Travel for Good

In New Mexico, You Can Take a Guilt-Free, Ecofriendly Ski Vacation

When traveling to Taos Ski Valley, skiers can fly on a carbon-neutral private airline to get to the first and only B-corporation certified ski resort in the world.

November 10, 2022 06:24 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Food + Drink

This Is the World’s First Michelin-Starred Ice Cream Shop

What makes ice cream deserve a Michelin star? We go inside the world’s only designated shop to find out.

May 13, 2025 12:01 PM

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Clarissa Wei

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

A river lined with trees in the foreground with Yosemite National Park's Half Dome mountain in the background

The popular park’s reservation system had been in limbo, but the National Park Service has unveiled details for the 2025 season, and all bookings will open on May 6—so mark your calendars.

May 1, 2025 11:46 AM

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Michelle Baran

An olive tree surrounded by armchairs and couches at the Atlanta Centurion Lounge

Loyalty + Rewards

Want to Get Free Airport Lounge Access for a Plus-One? Here’s How.

With these premium credit cards, authorized users receive many of the same valuable travel benefits as the primary cardholder, namely coveted lounge access.

November 25, 2024 03:53 PM

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Paul Rubio

A neat row of bottles of Sonoma-Cutrer wines along a brick wall outdoors in Sonoma County, California.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This California Wine Region is the Burgundy of the U.S.

Sonoma County brings a touch of France with renowned wineries, bistros, and boutique hotels.

Sponsored by The Duckhorn Portfolio

Drinking wine on the aircraft window seat

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Feeling Off While Flying? Here’s What Happens to Your Brain and Body at 35,000 Feet

Taste, tears, and tipsiness, oh my! These are the fascinating ways your body changes while at cruising altitude on flights.

April 23, 2025 01:24 PM

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Nathalie Alonso

Epic Trips

At a Magic Mushroom Retreat, a Comedian Reluctantly Embraces Her “Healing Journey”

For Negin Farsad, traveling to Jamaica for a psilocybin retreat started as a gig. After a week of tripping, she found it was about much more than getting high.

December 12, 2023 11:28 AM

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Negin Farsad

A rocky island bordered by sandy beaches and turquoise water

History + Culture

18 Beautiful Greek Islands for Every Kind of Traveler

If choosing among the Cyclades, Ionian, and Dodecanese is like Greek to you, we can help. Read on to find the island paradise that suits your vacation personality.

June 10, 2024 08:54 AM

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Amanda Castleman

Ukraine + Travel

What Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Means for Europe Air Travel

Travelers may be wondering if it’s safe to fly to and within Europe right now and the effect the invasion is having on flight demand and pricing.

March 2, 2022 02:59 PM

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Barbara Peterson

A view of the Shore House’s oceanfront pool and a sky of soft patchy clouds at Hotel del Coronado in California.

U.S. Beaches

The Ultimate Beachfront Escape at Hotel del Coronado

With sun, surf, and spa treatments, Hotel del Coronado is an unbeatable summer destination.

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