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Hotel News + Openings
These New Hotels in Rome, Milan, and Florence Feel More Like Private Residences
A new wave of luxury stays gives travelers more space and independence, while keeping the services of a high-end hotel close at hand.
September 22, 2026 11:55 AM
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Mary Holland
Overwater bungalows and jagged peaks: French Polynesia enters its season of abundance in November.
Where to Go in Fall
10 Best Places to Travel in November
September 21, 2026 05:42 AM
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Mark Ellwood
A server opening a bottle of champagne on the pool deck of a Virgin Voyages ship with two people in the foreground, one smiling
Cruise
Help! How Much Are You Supposed to Tip on a Cruise?
September 18, 2026 06:53 PM
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Fran Golden
Fall Colors Surround Off Grid Home in northern Vermont
Road Trips
This Vermont Cheese Road Trip Pairs Fall Foliage With Cheddars, Triple Creams, and Goat Milk Caramel
September 18, 2026 06:25 PM
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Hayley Domin
Hårtwood treehouse within the mature Ontario forest
Stay Here Next
An Ontario Tree-House Retreat for People Who’d Rather Not Rough It
September 18, 2026 03:07 PM
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Heather Greenwood Davis
TAOS, NEW MEXICO, USA - JUNE 25, 2019: Tourists visit the historic Taos Pueblo.
Road Trips
Route 66 Turns 100: Here’s Where to Detour for 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
September 18, 2026 08:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Person walking through a Slot Canyon in Grand Staircase Escalante National Park, Utah
National Parks
9 Most Breathtaking Utah National Parks and Monuments
September 17, 2026 10:08 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
The terracotta buildings at Siari Riviera Nayarit, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, are designed to blend into the surrounding hillsides of Mexico's Riviera Nayarit.
Stay Here Next
Is Mexico’s Newest Ritz-Carlton Reserve Worth the Trip?
August 13, 2026 02:42 PM
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Chris Dong
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Air Travel News
As American Airlines Strips Away a Major Elite Status Perk, Is Loyalty Still Worth It?
August 13, 2026 02:09 PM
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Megan Schaltegger
T-Mobile Park in Seattle during a baseball game with Lumen Field and the city skyline in the background
Cities We Love
Come for the Game, Stay for One of Seattle’s Most Underrated Neighborhoods
August 13, 2026 10:07 AM
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Meg van Huygen
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Air Travel News
Is There a Safest Seat on an Airplane? Here’s What the Data and Flight Safety Experts Say
August 13, 2026 02:34 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
View from a ferry boat in Seattle, Washington
Cities We Love
This Local Commuter Routine Is Also the Best Way for Visitors to See the Seattle Area
August 12, 2026 04:51 PM
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Jesse Ashlock
Viceroy Park Avenue rooftop pool rendering surrounded by green lounge chairs
Hotel News + Openings
After 7 Years Away, a Luxury Hotel Returns to NYC, This Time with Rooftop Cocktails and a Wellness Suite
August 12, 2026 04:25 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Gilded ceilings and walls and numerous antique paintings adorning the ceiling and walls in the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum in Paris
Trending News
10 Months After the Jewelry Heist, Louvre’s Apollo Gallery Reopens—but With Notable Changes
August 12, 2026 01:41 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Cities We Love
This “Little Bavaria” Town Has the Only Germany-Sanctioned Oktoberfest in the USA
August 12, 2026 12:28 PM
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Olivia Young
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park features 16 gardens and accessible paths.
Art + Culture
This Midwestern City is an Unexpected Destination for Arts, Music, and Culture
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Millennium Park is one of many accessible outdoor spaces to enjoy in Grand Rapids.
Outdoor Adventure
Grand Rapids Is the Outdoor Adventure Base Camp You Didn’t Expect
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Road Trips
The 43 Best Podcasts for Your Next Road Trip or Long Flight
August 11, 2026 04:02 PM
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Aislyn Greene
White dots of aspirin overlaid on the view out of a plane window
Travel Tips + Etiquette
True or False? Aspirin Can Help Prevent Blood Clots on Long Flights
August 11, 2026 03:39 PM
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Nathalie Alonso
Snow-covered Cerro Catedral ski resort, Argentina's largest ski resort
Trending News
Skiing in August? The Secretly Amazing Place to Hit the Slopes Right Now Following Record Snowfall
August 11, 2026 03:27 PM
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Lydia Price
A sprawling forest alongside a rocky cliff in Gulguer National Park, a new national park in Sydney
Trending News
A New National Park Is Coming to Sydney
August 10, 2026 05:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
Yosemite Falls from above
Epic Trips
Look Beyond the Pacific—California’s Inland Waterways Are Worth the Detour
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Grand Teton National Park in autumn colours
National Parks
These 11 National Parks Have the Most Spectacular Fall Foliage in the U.S.
August 10, 2026 01:42 PM
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Melanie Haiken
The pool at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Napa Valley
Where to Travel Next
California’s Hot Springs Are Having a Well-Deserved Moment
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The coast in Sea Ranch
Road Trips
Pack the Car—California’s Pacific Coast Is Calling
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Aerial view of 3 small white motor boats docked in azure water next to a grass-covered island
Beaches
Avoid the Crowds in Croatia by Visiting These Lesser-Known Islands, Vineyards, and Villages
August 10, 2026 10:01 AM
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Kristin Vuković
Energetic crowd and colorful flags at Glastonbury Festival in England, showcasing joy and unity.
Art + Culture
6 Music Festivals Worth Traveling for in 2026 and 2027, from a Reykjavík Church to the Shores of Lake Malawi
August 8, 2026 02:25 AM
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Tim Chester
View of the ocean and the historic buildings at SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm as seen through a window
Weekend Getaways
This Historic California Coastal Getaway Is Buzzing with New Hotels, Exciting Eateries, and Nature Trails
August 7, 2026 07:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
A bridge-like rock formation in Big Bend National Park with a star-filled night sky up above in hues of dark purple
Trending News
Why This Year’s Perseid Meteor Shower Will Be Particularly Spectacular—and How Best to See It
August 7, 2026 02:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Hotels
These Luxury Hotels Want to Plan Your Entire Trip. Here’s Why You Should Let Them
August 7, 2026 11:57 AM
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Chris Schalkx
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Hotels We Love
Brooklyn’s Best Hotels, from Warehouse Lofts to Waterfront Retreats
August 7, 2026 10:40 AM
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Deanna Ting
The Pacific is at your doorstep at Regent Santa Monica Beach.
Hotels
The Santa Monica Hotel Bringing New Life to the Coast
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Family Travel
6 Places to Travel Abroad with Your Kids This Year, Including for Northern Lights, Safari, and Snorkeling
August 6, 2026 02:04 PM
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Tim Chester
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Air Travel News
Why Flights Are Being Diverted, and How It Could Affect Your Travel Plans
August 6, 2026 01:38 PM
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Barbara Peterson
The stunning view over Victoria Harbor from a Corner Suite lounge at Regent Hong Kong
Hotels
These Regent Hotels & Resorts Make Every Stay Feel Cinematic
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