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Fall 2022

The Future of Travel: Longer, More Meaningful Trips That Uplift Local Communities

Modern travelers hunger for cultural connection and emotional resonance on their trips.

November 7, 2022 02:30 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Epic Trips

How I Learned to Love Hiking the Alps Alone When My Best Friend Bailed

You’ll never get lonely on Le Tour du Mont Blanc, a hut-to-hut hike through France, Italy, and Switzerland.

July 13, 2018 03:40 PM

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Miranda Smith

Outdoor Adventure

Tall Ships Are a Slow Travel Adventure—Here’s Where to Find Them in the U.S.

A historic experience? Yes, and lots of fun.

July 12, 2024 11:35 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Hotels

Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals for a Cozy Northwest Getaway

These Airbnbs run the gamut, from cottages ready for nature lovers to sleek condos overlooking the ocean.

November 2, 2020 12:26 PM

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Staff

Born and raised in the Bronx, Jon Gray cofounded the cooking advocacy collective Ghetto Gastro in 2012.

Art + Culture

Ghetto Gastro’s Jon Gray Uses Food to Connect the Bronx to the world

Find out how one of the borough’s leading voices today, Ghetto Gastro’s Jon Gray, uses food to connect his community to the world.

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Shanika Hillocks

Hotels

15 Best Colorado Hotels to Book in 2023

Whether you want to dine out in Denver or hike a famed fourteener, these hotels encourage you to explore the state in some unconventional ways.

April 21, 2023 03:55 PM

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Allyson Reedy

Tips + News

When Natural Disasters Strike During COVID, Where Can People Safely Go?

As wildfires rage throughout the West, evacuees are challenged to find safe refuge amid the coronavirus pandemic.

September 11, 2020 08:10 PM

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Michelle Baran

A solo hiker with a blue backpack walking on a trail surrounded by ferns, redwoods, and a fallen tree just beyond them in Redwoods National Park

Travel for Good

5 Ways to Be a More Conscientious Traveler During Climate Change

No place is immune to the effects of extreme weather. But travelers can be part of the solution when they visit the right way.

November 12, 2021 11:36 AM

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Sally Kohn

Winter Sports

Downhill Dining: These Mountain Huts Redefine Perfect Ski Conditions in Italy’s Dolomites

Skiing in Italy’s Dolomites is just as much about the food and wine as it is about the slopes and snow.

March 11, 2022 02:21 PM

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Michelle Heimerman

Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries

Across the globe, countries are closing borders and asking citizens to stay home in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what people are doing to cope.

April 24, 2020 02:00 PM

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Terry Ward

Aerial Photos of the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise Aboard Chicago’s First Lady, Summer 2018, Photographer: Barry Butler

4 Days In

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Chicago

Sample gourmet Ukrainian food, watch a comedy show with puppets, and catch an all-ages jazz show.

May 19, 2025 08:50 PM

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Elaine Glusac

orange sitting chairs and tables at the Brazil Advantage VIP Lounge in Belo Horizonte airport lounge

Air Travel News

This Is the World’s Best Priority Pass Lounge, According to Travelers

In a 2025 poll of travelers, Brazil earned the top spot for the first time, while Vienna, Mexico City, and Hong Kong won accolades too.

May 7, 2025 12:31 PM

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Paul Rubio

Does Planning Future Travel Fend off the Pandemic Blues—or Just Make It Worse?

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