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hotel facade with red roof and mountains in the backdrop
Hotels We Love
These Are 12 of the Most Haunted Hotels in America
With their eerie histories and ghoulish charm, these hotels promise to give guests both thrills and chills.
October 5, 2026 06:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Looking out through the windows at new DiamondAir Lounge at Heathrow Airport with views of the runway
Air Travel News
Heathrow Just Opened an Exclusive New Airport Lounge—but It’s Not in the Airport
October 5, 2026 05:39 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.
Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.
Hotels
17 Magical Tree House Hotels Around the World
October 2, 2026 08:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
A tram in Amsterdam featuring an image of Yayoi Kusama and depictions of her art for her Stedelijk Museum exhibit
Museums + Galleries
Yayoi Kusama’s Final Major Exhibit Is Taking Place in Amsterdam
October 2, 2026 05:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
A humpback whale breaching in Alaska
Cruise
Ship Strikes Are Among the Biggest Threats to Whales. One Cruise Line Wants to Help Change That
October 1, 2026 01:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
3 people with dirt bikes practice figure eights in a field in British Columbia
Outdoor Adventure
I Crashed, Stalled, and Slayed a Few Dragons at Dirt Bike Camp in British Columbia
October 1, 2026 08:30 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
A Japanese temple surrounded by trees with a mountain and city skyline in the background
Off The Tourist Trail
I’ve Been a Tour Guide in Tokyo for More Than 20 Years. These Are My Tips for Avoiding the Crowds in Japan.
October 1, 2026 02:58 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto
River view room with city views at Langham Custom House Bangkok
Hotel News + Openings
It Took Years to Restore This 1888 Bangkok Landmark. Now It’s Opening as a Luxury Hotel
August 14, 2026 12:08 PM
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Jenny Adams
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Complete Guide to Tipping Hotel Staff in the U.S., Including Housekeepers, Valets, and Concierges
August 14, 2026 12:07 PM
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Bailey Berg
Fundy Trail Parkway
Where to Go in Fall
This “Fly-Over” Province Might Just Be Canada’s Best-Kept Fall Secret
August 14, 2026 09:48 AM
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Stacey Lastoe
Aerial view of Seattle skyline featuring the iconic Space Needle under a clear sky
4 Days In
The Perfect 4 Days in Seattle: How to See Seattle Like You Grew Up There
August 14, 2026 09:09 AM
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Allison Williams
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
a collection of business-class seats on an American Airlines plane
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
Airplane seats
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
The Andean lodge and action shot of a dancer
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
The William Vale
The William Vale
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
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