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Islands

The Best Places to Visit in the U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands is a destination for both land and sea adventure.

June 13, 2023 11:37 PM

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Kristin Braswell

The 8 Multi-Function Beauty Products We Can’t Travel Without

Packing Tips + Gear

The 9 Multi-Functional Beauty Products We Can’t Travel Without

How to look your best while traveling—with only a few beauty products.

August 2, 2024 08:26 AM

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Danielle Walsh

Hotel building with three stories in the middle of a snowy landscape with the northern lights overhead

Stay Here Next

What It’s Like to Stay in Iceland’s Most Remote Hotel

Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll is making Iceland’s central highlands an all-seasons destination for those adventurous enough to make the trek.

June 21, 2024 05:45 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Spring 2025

Is Social Media Travel Ruining Small Town Charm?

During a visit to her ancestral hometown, our columnist considers the aesthetic homogenization that threatens to consume it—and what that means for the world.

April 25, 2025 03:19 PM

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Latria Graham

The Best Campsites Near Major U.S. Cities

Camping

The Best Campsites Within an Hour’s Drive of Major U.S. Cities

From New York to San Francisco, these urban-adjacent spots will get you out of the city and into nature fast.

April 5, 2024 08:21 AM

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Shawnté Salabert

Road Trips

A Food- and Wine-Centric Road Trip Along California’s Highway 128

Featuring a diverse range of landscapes, foods, and attractions, a road trip along this lesser-traveled route highlights the best of Northern California’s food and nature.

May 26, 2021 01:18 PM

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Jessie Beck

Le Dune Piscinas is located on Sardinia's Costa Verde.

Stay Here Next

What It’s Like to Spend the Night Amid Europe’s Tallest Sand Dunes

Serene and secluded, Le Dune Piscinas feels a world away from the typical Italian vacation hot spots.

January 22, 2025 09:21 AM

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Jenn Rice

Restaurants + Cafés

Discover a Taste of Haiti in Paris at These Great Neighborhood Restaurants

The French capital may be better known for croissants or croque monsieurs, but the city offers many tasty Haitian dishes.

April 15, 2022 12:41 PM

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Mariette Williams

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Air Travel News

The Longest Flight in the World Is Getting a Luxurious Upgrade

At just under 19 hours, Singapore Airlines’ flight between Singapore and New York is the world’s longest flight—and it will soon be a lot more comfortable for some.

November 27, 2024 04:13 PM

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Bailey Berg

Mardi Gras parade float rolls down St. Charles Avenue, with trees and crowds of people lining street

Festivals + Events

I’m a New Orleans Local—Here’s How to Plan the Perfect Mardi Gras Trip in 2026

Mardi Gras is more than a day, it’s a season. Here’s how to dive into the spirit of the celebrations and make the most of carnival in New Orleans.

December 30, 2025 07:34 PM

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Jenny Adams

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Hotels We Love

The Most Stylish London Hotels for Under $300 a Night

London may be one of the world’s most expensive cities, but these 13 hotels prove you don’t need a luxury-hotel budget to stay somewhere stylish.

June 2, 2026 02:15 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Three alpacas standing in front of a blurry barn in the background

Hotels

Penguins, Monkeys, and Alpacas, Oh My! 8 Wild Airbnbs for Animal Lovers

At these rental properties around the world, you can commune with wildlife and farm animals.

May 17, 2024 03:24 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Lanikai Beach on Oahu with palm trees and green hills in background

Flights to Hawai‘i from $119. Alaska cruises for $299. These flight, cruise, and hotel offers could still salvage your 2023 travel plans.

July 20, 2023 03:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Inspiration

Why You Should Give Students the Gift of Travel This Holiday Season

Donate to nonprofit Learning AFAR to send high schoolers—who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to travel—on life-changing trips abroad.

November 21, 2022 01:52 PM

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Joe Diaz

The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks This Weekend

Natural Wonders

The Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak in August—Here’s How to See It

The Perseids can be seen from anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere that’s dark enough—and the display will be most dazzling this year on August 12.

July 11, 2024 07:52 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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