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- Oct 1, 2026
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Ship Strikes Are Among the Biggest Threats to Whales. One Cruise Line Wants to Help Change That (opens the original)
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Somewhere in the middle of the North Pacific Ocean, I exited the elevator on Deck 7 of the newly relaunched 3,600-passenger MSC Poesia cruise ship and headed into the ornate theater to find a seat for a late-morning lecture hosted by Maria Snell, a marine mammal observer with U.K.-based Orca, a marine life conservation organization. “Alaska is a summer feeding ground for humpback whales,” Snell was telling the audience, as I quietly settled into my folding chair. It was a day at sea for the Poes
A New Waterfront Park and Hot Tub Boats: How to Have the Perfect Water-Themed Seattle Weekend (opens the original)
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As we settled into our folding chairs alongside Alaskan Way, the boulevard that runs the length of the Seattle waterfront, we spotted a viewing area on the sidewalk across the street outfitted with cozy living room couches and armchairs. We were among the many bystanders awaiting the second annual Seafair Torchlight Parade, a festive display of marching bands, waving politicians, dancing Alaska Airlines flight attendants, and classic cars. The parade is part of Seattle’s larger summer Seafair tr
This Historic California Coastal Getaway Is Buzzing with New Hotels, Exciting Eateries, and Nature Trails (opens the original)
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This story was originally published in March 2021 and was updated on August 7, 2026, to include current information. Drive three hours north of San Francisco, and you’ll hit the southern border of Mendocino County, where nearly 4,000 square miles are home to coastal hideaways, a burgeoning restaurant scene, nature trails for days, and, more recently, a swath of new and renewed hotels resorts. Among the recent hotel openings in Mendocino are Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino, a 44-room property (
Arizona Makes the Perfect Family Road Trip—If You Choose the Right Hotels (opens the original)
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Arizona is made for road trips: The iconic Grand Canyon, red rock landscapes, history-rich Route 66, and long stretches of open highway make for an unforgettable driving itinerary. On a recent spring break trip through the state with my husband and two elementary-age kids, I discovered that the secret to a fun—and surprisingly smooth—vacation was choosing the right hotels along the way. Our goal was a classic Arizona itinerary that included the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and Phoenix, with enough outd
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