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Art + Culture
Minerva: The College with the World as Its Campus
The inaugural class of students will live and study in seven cities on four continents during a four-year program.
August 8, 2016 12:01 PM
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Tommy Alexander
Stay Here Next
The World’s First Orient Express Hotel Has Opened in Rome—Only Steps From the Pantheon
Set inside a 17th-century noble residence in Rome, Orient Express La Minerva is the first hotel from the heritage luxury train brand.
April 11, 2025 05:09 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Hotel News + Openings
The Orient Express Is Opening Its First Hotel in a Historic Palace in Rome With Views of the Pantheon
The luxury rail operator known for restoring vintage cars into opulent accommodations is opening a hotel in a palatial residence that’s been re-envisioned by a star architect into an art deco–inspired gem.
December 9, 2024 03:31 PM
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Bailey Berg
Hotels
12 Hotels Opening This Year Worth Planning an Entire Trip Around
Afar’s resident hotel expert uncovers 12 of the most alluring new and renovated hotels of 2025, from California to Indonesia.
February 14, 2025 12:54 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Hotels
Venice’s Most Anticipated New Hotel Is Now Accepting Reservations
Hot on the heels of La Minerva in Rome, Orient Express is now taking bookings for its second hotel, Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, in a 15th-century palace.
July 24, 2025 01:18 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Loyalty + Rewards
You Can Get an (Almost) Free Stay at Some of the World’s Most Exciting New Hotels—Here’s How
We all know that a buzzy new hotel or resort can inspire an entire trip. What’s even better is when you find out that you can apply your rewards points to the booking. Here are some of the best new hotels of 2025 that participate in loyalty programs.
April 24, 2025 04:00 PM
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Chris Dong
Off The Tourist Trail
How to Visit Tuscany Without the Crowds
Visit under-the-radar towns, take a cooking class with a cookbook author, and eat at an agriturismo in the countryside.
August 6, 2025 01:27 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Hotels
The 4 Most Exciting New Hotels in Rome
Headed to Rome? These are the four new (and newly renovated) hotels to book for your next trip to the Eternal City.
November 1, 2024 05:09 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Hotel News + Openings
A 15th-Century Palazzo in Venice Is Now a Hotel from the Historic Orient Express Brand
The historic Orient Express train company’s second hotel transforms a 15th-century residence into a 47-room retreat.
March 30, 2026 06:05 PM
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Laura Rysman
Hotel News + Openings
A Former Bank in Rome Is Now Home to the City’s Newest Luxury Hotel
The newly opened Corinthia Rome debuts in the former Bank of Italy building with a restaurant by prominent Milan chef Carlo Cracco and a spa in the old vault.
March 12, 2026 03:33 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Hotels We Love
These Are the 21 Best Luxury, Boutique, and Historic Hotels in Rome
Rome’s hotel scene is as lively and varied as the city itself. Here are 21 places that let you experience the Eternal City in comfort and style.
May 29, 2025 11:36 AM
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Erica Firpo
In the Magazine
Why You Should Visit Toronto, the World’s Most Diverse City
In Toronto, visitors can feast upon a year-round celebration of multiculturalism.
November 28, 2023 08:59 AM
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Anna Kim
UNESCO World Heritage
The Best Way to See Madrid is on a Walking Tour
Stroll through historic streets and see the skyline from beautiful rooftops.
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Air Travel News
Delta Adds 3 New Direct Flights to Europe and Asia from the West Coast
Delta Air Lines is expanding its global route network out of key airports in California and Washington.
August 4, 2025 06:42 PM
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Bailey Berg
Cruise News
You’ll Soon Be Able to Sail—Yes, Sail—on the Orient Express
The world’s most renowned luxury train brand is building a sailing ship that looks just as exquisite and over the top as you would expect.
January 13, 2023 02:40 PM
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Michelle Baran
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