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So-Called 'World’s Most Instagrammable Cafe' Fails Major Health Inspection

Mar 31, 2026

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5 min read

So-Called 'World’s Most Instagrammable Cafe' Fails Major Health Inspection

The easiest California trips right now, no airport required

Travel

7 California Weekend Train Trips to Take This Summer and Fall

Mar 30, 2026

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6 min read

7 California Weekend Train Trips to Take This Summer and Fall

The easiest California trips right now, no airport required

Sunday Roundup

Europe’s Most Overrated Food Cities, According to American Travelers

Mar 29, 2026

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5 min read

Europe’s Most Overrated Food Cities, According to American Travelers

Where expectations fall short, and what to know before you book

Travel Hacks

What Travelers Need to Know as ICE Appears in Airport Terminals

Mar 25, 2026

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6 min read

What Travelers Need to Know as ICE Appears in Airport Terminals

Plus how to explore Mallorca like a local

Food & Drink

Puerto Rico Is the Rum Capital of the World. Here's Where to Taste That For Yourself.

Mar 24, 2026

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7 min read

Puerto Rico Is the Rum Capital of the World. Here's Where to Taste That For Yourself.

Plus a beer cruise, wild foraging, and a smarter way to eat in Airbnbs

Nickolaus Hines

Travel

Your Photo-Filled Guide to Seeing the Best Tulips in and Around Amsterdam This Season

Mar 23, 2026

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5 min read

Your Photo-Filled Guide to Seeing the Best Tulips in and Around Amsterdam This Season

Where to see the Netherlands’ tulips at peak bloom this spring

Sunday Roundup

How to Avoid Missing Your Cruise (and What to Do if You Do)

Mar 22, 2026

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6 min read

How to Avoid Missing Your Cruise (and What to Do if You Do)

Plus the perfect road trip through Washington's Skagit Valley

Travel Hacks

Book Your Travel Early: Flight Prices Are Rising as Fuel Costs Surge

Mar 20, 2026

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5 min read

Book Your Travel Early: Flight Prices Are Rising as Fuel Costs Surge

And the most colorful flower fields in the US

Epic Stays

17 Places to Stay in Switzerland for Epic Views of Alpine Peaks and Glittering Lakes

Mar 19, 2026

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5 min read

17 Places to Stay in Switzerland for Epic Views of Alpine Peaks and Glittering Lakes

From five star hotels to one very unique gondola stay

Travel Hacks

Southwest Airlines Will Stop Flying to Two Major US Airports in June

Mar 18, 2026

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5 min read

Southwest Airlines Will Stop Flying to Two Major US Airports in June

Plus how to explore Mallorca like a local

Travel

Mar 17, 2026

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5 min read

Three Popular Italian Destinations Just Enacted New Travel Restrictions

And the best time to visit Puerto Rico for every type of traveler

Travel

These 9 National Parks Known for Glaciers, Giant Trees, and Wildlife Just Broke Visitation Records

Mar 16, 2026

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6 min read

These 9 National Parks Known for Glaciers, Giant Trees, and Wildlife Just Broke Visitation Records

And none are the usual suspects like Yellowstone, Yosemite, or Zion.

Sunday Roundup

6 Caribbean Islands That Feel Like Europe

Mar 15, 2026

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6 min read

6 Caribbean Islands That Feel Like Europe

Plus Japan’s dreamlike flower park and the best spring break trip in every state

Outdoor

The 10 Best Places to Celebrate Cherry Blossom Season Across the United States

Mar 14, 2026

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6 min read

The 10 Best Places to Celebrate Cherry Blossom Season Across the United States

Plus the best parks for spring, surf dog Sugar’s final wave, and a giveaway to win

Epic Stays

The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Florida for a Worry-Free Beach Vacation

Mar 12, 2026

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5 min read

The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Florida for a Worry-Free Beach Vacation

And what “all-inclusive” actually means at each one.

Travel Hacks

Here’s When You Should Book Airfare Directly Through the Airline

Mar 11, 2026

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6 min read

Here’s When You Should Book Airfare Directly Through the Airline

Rain insurance in Jamaica, prepared meals for Airbnbs, and the best San Diego hotel deals.

Destination

Chasing Winter Alpine Views by Train: A Slow-Travel Route Across France, Switzerland, and Italy

Mar 10, 2026

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8 min read

Chasing Winter Alpine Views by Train: A Slow-Travel Route Across France, Switzerland, and Italy

The best way to see the Alps might be by train

Travel

Mar 9, 2026

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6 min read

The New Luxury Travel: Small Ships, Solar Power, and Intimacy in Wild Places

Plus, Ireland’s most dramatic cliffs and island hopping in the Philippines

Sunday Roundup

The 9 Best National Parks to Visit in Spring, According to National Park Professionals

Mar 8, 2026

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6 min read

The 9 Best National Parks to Visit in Spring, According to National Park Professionals

Plus a new nonstop flight to Vegas, United’s new in-flight rule, and Japan’s cherry blossom train route

Outdoor

Your Full Guide to the Zion National Park Shuttle System With Maps, Tips, and More

Mar 7, 2026

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5 min read

Your Full Guide to the Zion National Park Shuttle System With Maps, Tips, and More

We also break down everything visitors usually get wrong, including where the longest lines form, the easiest way to skip them, and two big updates for 2026.

Destination

Mar 5, 2026

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5 min read

Experience Michigan in Winter

Adventure by day, relax by night in the beauty of a Michigan winter.

Travel Hacks

Everything You Need to Know About Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season

Mar 4, 2026

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6 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season

If you’re planning a trip around the bloom, timing and location make all the difference. Here’s what you need to know.

Epic Stays

The Most Stunning Airbnbs to Book for March in the US

Mar 3, 2026

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5 min read

The Most Stunning Airbnbs to Book for March in the US

These Airbnbs are perfect for catching colorful spring blooms, visiting national parks before they fill up, and even spotting whales in season.

Travel

Mar 2, 2026

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9 min read

Matador Recognized by NATJA and Inspire Global Media

The full list of winners, finalists, and honorable mentions.

Nickolaus Hines

Sunday Roundup

The 11 Most Colorful Wildflower Blooms in the World and When They Peak

Mar 1, 2026

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5 min read

The 11 Most Colorful Wildflower Blooms in the World and When They Peak

Plus: Belgium’s most charming cities, Holi around the globe, and a next-level reef stay.

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So-Called 'World’s Most Instagrammable Cafe' Fails Major Health Inspection

7 California Weekend Train Trips to Take This Summer and Fall

Europe’s Most Overrated Food Cities, According to American Travelers

What Travelers Need to Know as ICE Appears in Airport Terminals

Puerto Rico Is the Rum Capital of the World. Here's Where to Taste That For Yourself.

Your Photo-Filled Guide to Seeing the Best Tulips in and Around Amsterdam This Season

How to Avoid Missing Your Cruise (and What to Do if You Do)

Book Your Travel Early: Flight Prices Are Rising as Fuel Costs Surge

17 Places to Stay in Switzerland for Epic Views of Alpine Peaks and Glittering Lakes

Southwest Airlines Will Stop Flying to Two Major US Airports in June

Three Popular Italian Destinations Just Enacted New Travel Restrictions

These 9 National Parks Known for Glaciers, Giant Trees, and Wildlife Just Broke Visitation Records

6 Caribbean Islands That Feel Like Europe

The 10 Best Places to Celebrate Cherry Blossom Season Across the United States

The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Florida for a Worry-Free Beach Vacation

Here’s When You Should Book Airfare Directly Through the Airline

Chasing Winter Alpine Views by Train: A Slow-Travel Route Across France, Switzerland, and Italy

The New Luxury Travel: Small Ships, Solar Power, and Intimacy in Wild Places

The 9 Best National Parks to Visit in Spring, According to National Park Professionals

Your Full Guide to the Zion National Park Shuttle System With Maps, Tips, and More

Experience Michigan in Winter

Everything You Need to Know About Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season

The Most Stunning Airbnbs to Book for March in the US

Matador Recognized by NATJA and Inspire Global Media

The 11 Most Colorful Wildflower Blooms in the World and When They Peak

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