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Why Your Airplane Ticket is 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

As Chappell Roan Comes Home, a Weekend With Queer Kansas City

I'm standing in a crowd of about 40 people—a collage of pink, camo, cutoff denim, rhinestones, and cowboy hats in many styles—at the street car stop in the Crossroads district of Kansas City, Missouri. The free-to-ride cars roll through the main drag every 10 minutes. But we're not waiting for just any car. We’re waiting

My Favorite Airbnb: A Jeju Hideaway With Volcano Views

When my husband and I decided to honeymoon in Japan and South Korea, I had one requirement for the itinerary: to visit an island, either Okinawa (Japan) or Jeju (Korea). With just two weeks of travel time and many other plans packed into our itinerary, Jeju quickly became the frontrunner given its ease of access.

Best Ski Resorts in US and Canada — 2025 Readers’ Picks

For our 39th annual Reader’s Choice Awards, voters weighed in on their favorite ski resorts in North America—including the US and Canada. Colorado reigns as the top US ski destination, with 10 resorts making our top 30. And the East Coast held its ground, with two resorts breaking into the top 10 for the second

The Best Hotels in Edinburgh (2025)

Skip to main content From grande dames to modern apartments, these are the best places to stay in the Scottish capital. Gleneagles Townhouse Edinburgh is a city of contrasts—grand yet familiar, ancient yet constantly evolving—and some of the city's best hotels capture that balance beautifully. Whether you’re after the stately elegance of a landmark address

The Best Hotels in Sicily

The best hotels in Sicily are a testament to the region's unique character. A scruffy, splendid, sun-baked mosaic of varied cultures and landscapes, all under Mount Etna’s menacing gaze, the island’s strategic Mediterranean position has allowed almost every civilization to have a peck at its fertile soil. From the Ancient Greeks and the Arabs to

Capital One Venture X Business Card Review: Is It Worth It?

I’m a sucker for a good travel rewards card. Over the years, I’ve collected a small handful of them — not because I love juggling annual fees, but because the right cards can save you a lot of money on flights, hotels, and travel perks you’d otherwise pay out of pocket for. Not only do

Cap Ferret: More Than the ‘French Hamptons’

I arrived on a windswept night, trundling down the peninsula via a single slither of road splitting a forest of pine trees, their scent drifting in through the car window. This is the smell I would later associate with Cap Ferret: fresh, natural, earthy and wild. Nearby Bordeaux is less than a couple of hours

Which Flights Are Being Canceled Due to the Government Shutdown?

If you're flying in the US this week, you're going to need to double check your airline itinerary—thousands of flights have been canceled due to the ongoing government shutdown, a situation that will only worsen the longer it drags on. As air traffic control towers across the country struggle with short staffing, the Federal Aviation

21 Gifts for the Friend Always Planning a Trip to France

The allure of the French way of life is part of what keeps 100 million travelers visiting the country each year, ready to experience everything from blockbuster art exhibitions to legendary crafts and, of course, some of the best cooking in the world. French culture celebrates the art of living well and joie de vivre—think
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