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Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Pam Codispoti, President of Chase Branded Cards

The Chase executive launched a game-changing credit card for a new generation of experience-hungry travelers.

September 26, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 of the Best Wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

The region has come a long way in its relatively short half-century of winemaking pursuits.

November 28, 2018 07:19 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

Camping

The 10 Best State Parks in Texas You Need to Visit

Desert mountains, sandy beaches, clear blue rivers, and deep canyons. The Lone Star State has it all—and you can find it in a state park.

March 31, 2022 04:57 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Style + Design

The Local Story of the World-Famous Eames Chair

Right in the heart of midwestern Michigan, the birthplace of Herman Miller’s legendary lounge chair is a midcentury design haven. Here’s why the small town is worth a big trip.

August 15, 2017 07:33 PM

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Sarah Rich

Packing Tips + Gear

Amazon’s Alexa Is Coming Soon to a Hotel Room Near You

This summer, Alexa for Hospitality will bring Amazon Echo devices into select hotel rooms, allowing guests to request services and amenities without ever picking up the phone.

June 19, 2018 02:32 PM

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Sarah Buder

Books

The Best Books of 2019 to Pack for Your Next Trip

With works from best-selling authors like Toni Morrison, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Colson Whitehead, these books top our list for the year.

September 27, 2019 06:34 PM

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Shannon Reed

Restaurants + Cafés

Leah Chase, Legendary Chef of New Orleans’s Dooky Chase’s, Dies at 96

The chef and civil rights advocate died surrounded by family on Saturday.

June 3, 2019 12:25 PM

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Rebecca Santana

Travel Insiders

Meet Michael Holtz of the AFAR Travel Advisory Council

Talking travel with one of our well-connected specialists.

May 17, 2017 12:11 PM

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Kate Appleton

Packing Tips + Gear

Google Maps Is Making Travel More Accessible for Wheelchair Users

The platform is adding wheelchair-accessible navigation options for transit routes in six major cities.

March 19, 2018 05:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Natural Wonders

Iceland Canyon Is Now Closed to Visitors After Viral Music Video

Over 1 million people have visited the area since Justin Bieber released a music video filmed there in 2015, leaving deep scars on its vegetation.

May 20, 2019 06:29 PM

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Egill Bjarnason

Art + Culture

Where to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Learn about and celebrate indigenous history.

October 12, 2015 02:10 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Books

Around the World in 80 Books

The idea for this project started in 1872—well, sort of.

April 24, 2024 10:00 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

What to Know About the Latest Europe Travel Alert

The U.S. State Department’s new travel alert comes just before peak season

May 3, 2017 03:48 PM

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Matt Villano

Cruise

The Best Meals at Sea: A Food Lover’s Guide to Cruising

Forget midnight buffets and happy hour on the Lido Deck. Cruise lines now offer passengers the chance to enjoy gourmet meals from some of the world’s best chefs.

January 15, 2020 07:14 PM

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Eric Rosen

A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.

Hotels We Love

The Best Hotels in Tokyo to Book Now

There’s no shortage of amazing stays in Japan’s capital—and these 15 hotels are the city’s best.

June 15, 2023 09:09 AM

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Adam H. Graham

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