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Winter 2023

If Air Travel Is Hard on the Planet, Should We Stop Flying? A Climate Reporter Investigates

How one climate reporter, and avid traveler, changed the way she navigates the world.

December 20, 2022 04:11 PM

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Kendra Pierre-Louis

History + Culture

How Austin’s Coolest Avenue Grew Up

Texas hotelier Liz Lambert recalls how South Congress went from seedy to stylish, and reveals her favorite spots.

February 8, 2016 05:28 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cruise News

CDC Drops COVID Warning for Cruising—What Travelers Need to Know

The move doesn’t change the fact that vaccination and COVID testing requirements remain in place for the majority of cruise lines sailing from U.S. ports.

March 31, 2022 05:54 PM

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Fran Golden

Food + Drink

Roasted Stuffed Pig Is a Must Eat When in Colombia—Plus 10 Other Foods You Can’t Miss

When you’re in Colombia, save room for these delectable 11 meals that showcase the incredible biodiversity of the land.

May 15, 2025 09:01 AM

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Cat Sposato

As cities rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, urban centers are back and better than ever.

Summer 2022

It’s a Brave New World for Cities

Urban areas are emerging from the pandemic with big ideas and audacious goals.

August 24, 2022 05:39 PM

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Azzurra Cox

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Super Nintendo World Is Now Open in Japan

A life-size Mario Kart ride and much more recently opened at Universal Studios Japan, with construction underway at theme parks in Orlando and Hollywood.

March 24, 2021 04:17 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Trains

Amtrak Is Having a Half-Off Sale Right Now—but It Ends Soon

The two-day sale ends on August 17, so you’ll have to act quickly.

August 16, 2019 03:51 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Disney

Splash Mountain Is Getting a Much-Needed Makeover—Here’s Why It Matters

My favorite princesses have never had a ride—or a castle—and I’m glad that’s starting to change.

June 25, 2020 08:09 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Cities We Love

10 Can’t-Miss Places in Beirut, According to a Local

Cookbook author Bethany Kehdy grew up during the Lebanese Civil War, when fighting ravaged parts of Beirut. Now she’s part of the young creative class that’s reimagining the city.

April 1, 2020 12:25 PM

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Bethany Kehdy

Trains

Virgin’s Hyperloop Could Mean a 30-Minute New York-to-D.C. Journey

The company has confirmed a manufacturing and testing site in West Virginia that brings the zero-emission technology ever closer to commercial operations.

October 8, 2020 04:01 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

Our Favorite Walking Tour App Is Free Before It Shuts Down

Gobbled up by Bose, the excellent Detour app is going away soon. Until then, though, its brilliant trove of narrated neighborhood explorations is yours for the taking.

April 27, 2018 12:29 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Loyalty + Rewards

Why Puerto Rico Is the Best Points-and-Miles Deal This Spring

Here’s your chance to help an island on the rebound—and take advantage of some sweet loyalty program incentives.

February 27, 2018 01:26 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Camping

This California State Park Is Getting a New Beachfront Campground

Located on Monterey Bay, the new Fort Ord Dunes State Park campground is slated to be bookable in 2022 and will be the first coastal campground to open in California in 30 years.

February 25, 2020 08:43 PM

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Maggie Fuller

modern adobe-style homes dotted among the green trees and mountains by Santa Fe

Cities We Love

Art, Adventure, Spas, and Chiles: The Best Things to Do in Santa Fe

Santa Fe has all the art, food, history, and nature you could want. Here are the coolest ways to spend your time in the Southwestern city.

April 17, 2024 08:36 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Road Trips

The Complete Guide to Taking an RV Road Trip in the U.S.

For travelers who are ready to hit the road in a recreational vehicle, these are the resources you will need to get rolling.

October 6, 2020 12:59 PM

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Michelle Baran

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