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Soori Penang courtyard with trees and black and white architecture
Hotel News + Openings
This UNESCO-Designated City in Southeast Asia Just Welcomed a New Heritage Hotel
With the opening of Soori Penang, architect-hotelier Soo K. Chan revisits the city that shaped him, sharing how memory, design, and daily life inform his most personal hotel project.
January 23, 2026 02:32 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Aerial Image of Negril Jamaica featuring beach, sunset, clear water, vacation destination and serenity
Trending News
Just 3 Months After Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica Is Ready for Travelers
January 23, 2026 02:12 PM
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Sheryl Nance-Nash
Kumano Kodo
Health + Wellness
Go It Alone: Where to Hike, Meditate, and Breathe Among Trees This Year, All on Your Own
January 23, 2026 12:37 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Murrieta Hot Springs Resorts
Where to Travel Next
My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Take Your Kids. Really.
January 23, 2026 12:03 PM
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Michelle Baran
The historic bathhouse at Dunton Hot Springs with a staircase over the bath, plants all around and a large window that opens to the outside
Hotels We Love
Arizona Desert Waters, Historic Virginia Baths, a Colorado Mining Town Spa—the Best U.S. Hot Springs Resorts
January 22, 2026 05:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
Woman swimming in a sky-high pool, surrounded by snowy mountain landscape
Where to Travel Next
13 Toasty Outdoor Pools in Snowy Places
January 22, 2026 01:54 PM
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Nicole Trilivas
Inglewood, California / USA - February 14, 2020: Randy's Donuts Bakery and drive-in, a landmark building and roadside attraction near LAX Los Angeles International Airport at Manchester and La Cienaga
Food + Drink
From Jollof Rice to Spicy Aguachile, These 7 Restaurants Offer Global Flavor Near L.A.’s World Cup Stadium
January 22, 2026 08:14 AM
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Cathy Chaplin
A dining room with a long table with a white tablecloth, a framed mirror over a fireplace, and windows with puffy curtains
Hotels
9 Vacation Rentals That Will Make You Feel Like You’re in “Bridgerton”
June 17, 2024 03:05 PM
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Cat Sposato
A line of people waiting outside a Parisian boulangerie to buy bread
Travel Tips + Etiquette
8 Rules About French Etiquette From Someone Who Lived in Paris
June 17, 2024 01:15 PM
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Sara Lieberman
A U.S. passport resting atop an Apple laptop keyboard
Visas + Passports
You Can Now Renew Your Passport Online Again—Kind Of
June 14, 2024 04:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
Flag with the words "Paris 2024" shown flying with the Paris city skyline in the background.
Festivals + Events
9 Paris Olympic Activities That Are Free—No Reservations or Tickets Required
June 14, 2024 04:17 PM
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Kristy Alpert
The restaurant car on the Eastern and Oriental Express with antique red velvet dining chairs and white-linen tabletops with formal place settings and small table lamps
Trains
The Most Luxurious Train in Asia Has Returned—Here’s a First Look
June 14, 2024 02:45 PM
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Tiana Attride
The living room of the Three Bedroom Penthouse Suite at the Six Senses Kyoto features a large black and white brush painting, large white sofas, and a large terrace.
Stay Here Next
This Dreamy New Hotel in Kyoto Connects Travelers to Japanese Culture
June 14, 2024 12:19 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Stacks and rows of vintage books with leather covers with a small globe sitting on one stack of books
Books
9 Classic Travel Books to Inspire Your Next Epic Trip
June 13, 2024 11:22 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Capella Ubud's main pool, seen from above.
Hotels
The 13 Coolest Hotel Pools in the World
June 13, 2024 08:00 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
The Sagrada Família church rising up behind some trees in Barcelona with cranes and construction scaffolding on the church
Trending News
Spain’s Sagrada Família Finally Has a Completion Date
June 13, 2024 05:59 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Kayaking in Alaska
Where to Travel Next
4 Adventure-Filled, Eco-Friendly Cruises
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Lobby of an airport lounge with large pinecone art installation on the ceiling with elevators leading up to a second floor
Air Travel News
An Honest Guide to the Airport Lounges at Denver International Airport
June 13, 2024 01:07 PM
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Bailey Berg
Performers in mime attire at the Fringe advertise their shows on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh
Festivals + Events
Everything You Need to Know About the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
June 13, 2024 10:40 AM
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Shannon Reed
A side-by-side image of an Air France guest suite at CDG airport with a bed with grey and white bedding and high ceilings (left), and a modern bathroom (right)
Air Travel News
Air France Is Taking the Lounge Experience to New Heights at Charles de Gaulle
June 12, 2024 09:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
Packing the No Reception Club Duffel bag with interior built-in dividers
Packing Tips + Gear
Trust Me, You Need This Family-Friendly Duffel Bag—Even if You Don’t Have Kids
June 12, 2024 06:17 PM
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Michelle Baran
Woman holding two Aer carry ons—one pink, one black—on the streets of San Francisco
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best High-Quality Luggage Brands Frequent Travelers Love
June 12, 2024 05:15 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Where to Travel Next
For Art Lovers, These One-of-a-Kind Italian Itineraries Were Made for You
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Cinque Terre in Italy
Where to Travel Next
Here’s Your Dream Outdoor Adventure, According to What Type of Traveler You Are
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Spain, Bilbao, Guggenheim Museum and La Salve Bridge
Where to Travel Next
5 Must-Visit Cities if You Love Architecture
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Chidorigafuchi Park
4 Days In
How to Make the Most of 4 Days in Tokyo
June 11, 2024 04:04 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Tail of a Fiji Airways plane
Air Travel News
This South Pacific Carrier Will Be Oneworld’s Newest Member Airline
June 11, 2024 11:50 AM
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Paul Rubio
The Skyview Hotel is located in the Dark Sky Community of Torrey, Utah. The bedrooms have skylights over the beds that offer views of the night sky.
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Hotels in the World for Stargazing
June 11, 2024 08:22 AM
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Megan Eaves
A suite on Riverside Luxury Cruises, featuring a bed with green decorative pillows and a desk with a mirror above it
River Cruises
This River Cruise Line Is One of the Best-Kept Secrets on Europe’s Rivers
June 11, 2024 07:30 AM
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Jeri Clausing
The Lil Wrangler kids' club at Brush Creek Ranch is a standout experience for families.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 15 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in the U.S.
June 10, 2024 12:18 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Seat 1A on Hawaiian Airlines' Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, one of the airline's new business-class Leihōkū Suites with a still wrapped pillow on the seats and a side table
Air Travel News
Hawaiian Airlines Has a New Business-Class Cabin—and We Tried It Out
June 10, 2024 12:13 PM
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Chris Dong
A rocky island bordered by sandy beaches and turquoise water
History + Culture
18 Beautiful Greek Islands for Every Kind of Traveler
June 10, 2024 08:54 AM
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Amanda Castleman
Small Greek island with simple bridge leading to it across the water
Loyalty + Rewards
Last Call: Score a 75K Point Bonus With Chase Sapphire’s Credit Card Offers
June 07, 2024 06:09 PM
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Paul Rubio
Aerial view of Cortez beach with sand beach, with wooden piers, and beach houses on Anna Maria Island, Florida.
U.S. Beaches
7 Airbnb Beach Houses Still Available to Rent This Summer
June 07, 2024 01:46 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Numerous travelers heading through multiple TSA security checkpoints at the Denver International Airport
Air Travel News
These Airports Let You Skip Security Lines for Free—No TSA PreCheck Needed
June 07, 2024 01:02 PM
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Michelle Baran
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