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Sun Valley, Idaho: Classic Ski Town with Modern Comforts

Sun Valley, anchored by the city of Ketchum, was once a quiet mining and sheep-ranching community in rural central Idaho. All changed in the 1930s, when Union Pacific Railroad executives began brainstorming ways to boost winter train travel. Their quest brought them to this quiet pocket of the Sawtooth Mountains, where they decided to build

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Why Plane Tickets Keep Getting Pricier

I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost

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Why Airfares Are So Expensive

I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost

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New $100 International Fee for Major US Parks

The United States’ most popular national parks will soon charge international visitors a fee of $100 USD per person, in addition to the standard $15-30 entry fees, beginning on January 1, 2026. The parks affected by this fee hike are Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia and Kings Canyon

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Top 35 Mexico City Restaurants for Birria, Ceviche & Tacos

Skip to main content The stand-out spots in a city that's dense with incredible food. Courtesy Mi Compa Chava In the unfathomably large terrain of Mexico City, there is something excellent to eat on every corner, at every hour. When visiting, a game plan is necessary—as the tacos, quesadillas, and elotes pile up, stomach space

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Minas Gerais: A Paradise for Design and Craft

Minas Gerais is one of our Best Places to Go in 2026. Read the full list here. It was a Friday night in June, and the Mercado Novo, or New Market, in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte, was buzzing with activity despite the early-winter chill. Clusters of 20-somethings, illuminated by fairy lights strung up

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25 Top U.S. Cities for a Memorable Christmas

Christmas in America simply wouldn't feel complete without a few festive requisites: massive trees twinkling with thousands of glinting lights, ruddy-cheeked carolers singing familiar hymns, and representations of Santa in every shape and size. ‘Tis the season of lots and lots of gingerbread, charming holiday markets, and tinsel galore. If you're into all that—or if

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Why Plane Tickets Cost So Much Today

I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost

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28 Top Destinations to Celebrate Christmas Worldwide

From New York City to Edinburgh, these cities come alive during the holidays. Getty As holiday cheer spreads across the globe, it's natural to wonder—where’s the best place in the world to celebrate Christmas? And that's precisely the kind of curiosity we at Traveler love to indulge. Put the rest of your vacation days to

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Why Airplane Tickets Keep Getting More Expensive

I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost

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Top Destinations to Visit in February

Though the calendar’s second month is also its shortest, you still need a break, even if “the year has just started.” The best places to travel in February wipe away the winter doldrums and inject your schedule with a burst of fresh energy, whether that's by showing you the latest and greatest in India's “City