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What Is a Midlife Retreat? A Former Airbnb Exec Wants Travelers to Try Them

Chip Conley has launched hotels and led the hospitality strategy at Airbnb. Now he’s focusing on helping midlife travelers get more out of their trips—and their lives.

May 23, 2024 12:45 PM

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Tim Chester

Air Travel News

Emirates Is Having an End-of-Year Sale With Flights as Low as $400

As if we didn’t love this airline enough.

December 17, 2019 03:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Which Airlines’ Business Class Is Worth the Upgrade? Our Editors Tested Them Out

The benefits of a business-class seat vary from airline to airline. We’ve flown a bunch of them, and these are our top picks—and they may not all be what you expect.

June 27, 2023 09:13 AM

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Billie Cohen

Where to Travel Next

Where We’ll Go in 2021—When We Can

12 writers on the quarandreams they can’t wait to make a reality.

November 30, 2020 09:15 AM

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Staff

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Solo Travel

These 10 Travel Destinations Are Better as a Solo Traveler

Going solo? Go here.

August 6, 2025 12:12 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Outdoor Adventure

7 Ways Northern Arizona is an Epic Getaway for Natural History Fans

On a road trip around the Grand Canyon State’s outdoor heritage sites, it’s all about the scenic, illuminating journey.

Sponsored by Visit Arizona

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Trains

33 European Countries With One Single Train Pass—Here’s How to Use Eurail

Forget flight delays and luggage limits. Here’s how you can take the train across Europe hassle-free.

July 2, 2025 02:49 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

An elevated thatched pier on the lagoon in Bacalar, Mexico

Where to Go in Winter

Ditch Your Parka. Here’s Where to Travel This Winter for a Warm Weather Escape.

Toasty sunshine is only a plane ticket away.

December 1, 2025 07:33 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

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National Parks

Find a Winter Wonderland in These 6 Stunning National Parks

Pile on your warmest gear and enjoy these beautiful national parks with fewer crowds, dramatic landscapes, and snowy outdoor activities.

November 27, 2024 07:36 AM

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Melanie Haiken

Yayoi Kusama Yellow, polka-dotted Pumpkin on a pier on Japan's Naoshima island with the ocean and some low mountains in the background.

Art + Culture

The Dreamy Japanese Islands Where Nature and Contemporary Art Meet

The most exciting place to see art installations in Japan is not where you’d think.

November 6, 2025 03:23 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Fall 2025

I Spent 6 Days Eating Along France’s 385-Mile Food Trail

On a trip along the Vallée de la Gastronomie, one writer reconnects with the food, the wine, and the people she first fell in love with decades ago.

October 15, 2025 08:50 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Air Travel News

Book $99 Flights to Hawaii During This Alaska Airlines Sale

Last-minute spring break planner? This two-day sale for flights between California and Hawaii could be for you.

March 3, 2020 03:12 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Hiking + Cycling

Via Ferratas Are Having a Moment—Here’s Where You Can Tackle These Alpine-Style Climbing Routes Across the USA

Via ferratas require no climbing experience and allow users to enjoy the same cliffs as seasoned mountaineers.

September 30, 2025 03:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

These 5 U.S. Wine Regions Will Make You Swear You’re in France

Fall is the perfect time to visit rolling-hill vineyards and award-winning wineries, from the Willamette Valley to the Finger Lakes.

September 19, 2025 12:06 PM

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Justin Goldman

Epic Trips

Why Outdoor Adventure Seekers are Flocking to Dominica

Both on land and at sea, Dominica serves up endless opportunities for outdoor fun.

Sponsored by Discover Dominica Authority

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