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Hotels Are Reopening in the U.S. Here’s What You Need to Know.

If you’re ready to embrace a domestic getaway but aren’t sure what your options are for hotel and resort stays, we’re here to help.

June 15, 2020 05:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

Cooking Lessons From the Ghosts of Black Appalachians

In an excerpt from her new book, poet and writer Crystal Wilkinson explores the idea of legacy.

February 1, 2024 07:29 AM

A view of Ben Nevis mountain shrouded in cloud

Outdoor Adventure

An Essential Guide to the Best of the Scottish Highlands

Flanked by seas and full of natural wonders, this region is worth the journey.

October 18, 2024 04:50 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Art + Culture

Visit 9 Spine-Chilling Bookstores in North America Dedicated Exclusively to Horror

With creepy doll heads in San Antonio and murder-cabin vibes in Louisville, these horror bookshops are worth traveling for.

October 22, 2025 04:02 PM

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Jennifer Billock

This New Mexico Road Trip Is the Ultimate Introduction to the Land of Enchantment

Road Trips

The New Mexico Road Trip Itinerary That Takes You off the Beaten Path

Learn about Pueblo history, relax in healing hot springs, and, yes—eat green chile cheeseburgers.

August 21, 2023 08:04 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Longreads

Inside the Growing Community of Families on the Road, Full Time

What unites full-timing families is what separates them, literally, from the rest of America: Their house is on wheels, and it’s most likely much smaller than yours.

April 28, 2020 04:11 PM

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Kieran Dahl

A tray of flaky, shell-shaped pastries with a sweet or creamy filling.

Food + Drink

9 Italian Desserts Not to Miss While in Italy

Tiramisu, cannoli, and panna cotta are a few of the most classic desserts to try when traveling in Italy.

October 14, 2024 05:04 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Take in the fresh air of Alaska’s wilderness

Outdoor Adventure

The Ultimate Nature-Lover’s Adventures for International Travel

When you’re looking for an adrenaline rush abroad in the great outdoors, let these expert tour operators take care of all the details.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

8 Greenwich Village Restaurants That New Yorkers Love

Restaurants + Cafés

7 Greenwich Village Restaurants That New Yorkers Love

These are the spots you have to try in Greenwich Village and the West Village, from classic New York City establishments to more recent must-visits.

February 5, 2019 12:22 PM

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Katherine Martinelli

Exterior shot of 'Villa Vie Odyssey' pictured from sea level between two snow-capped fjords

Cruise

On These ‘Forever’ Cruises, You Live Onboard and Sail the World for Years. Dream Come True or Nightmare?

The ‘Villa Vie Odyssey’ is currently undergoing sea trials in Belfast after being delayed for months. When it sets sail, passengers will be able to live at sea for as little as $30,000 per year.

September 7, 2024 10:59 AM

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Jeri Clausing

The opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics kick off on July 26, 2024

Festivals + Events

Here’s How You Can Attend the Paris Olympics for Free

Volunteers still have to pay for their flight and accommodation in France but will get a behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

April 14, 2023 04:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

Touring Black Asheville With DeWayne Barton

The history of things now unseen and a future not yet made.

April 6, 2021 02:09 PM

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Cynthia R. Greenlee

Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex on east bank of Nile river in Luxor (ancient Thebes). View from Nile river

River Cruises

The World’s Longest River Is About to Get New Luxury Cruises—and We Can’t Wait to Sail

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts recently announced that later this year it will launch two high-end vessels featuring vintage design and luxury amenities on one of the world’s most storied rivers.

February 28, 2025 02:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

Nations like Tuvalu are disproportionately threatened by climate change—and asking developed nations to do more.

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