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Michelangelo's 'Creation of Adam,' a famous frescoe in the Sistine Chapel depicting Adam and God practically touching fingers
Trending News
Michelangelo’s Rarely Seen Sistine Chapel Sketches Are Now on View at This Small East Coast Art Museum
A new Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine exhibit, running through May 28, 2025, includes some works that have never been seen in the United States. Here’s how to access the Renaissance master’s pieces.
March 06, 2025 07:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
A geological wonder bounded by the French Alps to the north and the Mediterranea Sea to the south, the Côte d'Azur—often known in English as the French Riviera—stretches from the Italian border to urban Toulon. Beaches, quaint fishing ports, and opulent architecture line the coast. The mention anywhere in the world of Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo, St. Tropez, Antibes, or Juan les Pins evokes glamour and a sense of nostalgia. Coastal towns are strung along a chain of dramatic hills peppered with vineyards and olive groves. The pristine mountains, too, have ancient villages and wandering roads to explore.
Where to Go in Spring
10 Best Places to Travel in May
March 06, 2025 04:35 PM
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Mark Ellwood
A 2022 Guide to Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.
Natural Wonders
Tulips, Cherry Blossoms, Lavender: 13 Beautiful Flower Blooms Around the World Worth Traveling For
March 06, 2025 03:58 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Glacier National Park (left); Grandma Joy (center); Galapagos (right) 
Longreads
94-Year-Old Grandma Joy Went Viral for Visiting Every U.S. National Park. Now, She’s Taking on Every Continent
March 05, 2025 12:25 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
A train bar cart with cushioned seats. pillows, metal lamps, and plants
Trains
The First Luxury Sleeper Train in England and Wales Is Now Open for Bookings
March 05, 2025 12:14 PM
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Blane Bachelor
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
12 Ways to Make Sure Your Bags Don’t Get Lost When You Fly
March 05, 2025 09:20 AM
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Bailey Berg
<br/><br/><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="t1"><tr ><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" valign="top" class="td1">&nbsp;Kent Monkman (Fisher River Cree Nation), <i>History is Painted by the Victors</i>, 2013. Acrylic paint on canvas; 72 x 113¼ x 1½ in. Gift from Vicki and Kent Logan to the Collection of the Denver Art Museum, 2016.288.&nbsp;<br/><br/></td></tr></table>
Art + Culture
8 Art Exhibits Worth Traveling For This Year
March 05, 2025 08:02 AM
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Ellen Carpenter
These hotels have exciting perks included in their stay costs.
Hotels
Enjoy These 13 Free Perks at Hotels Around the World
October 24, 2024 08:06 AM
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Cat Sposato
A photo from 2004 of a group of Native Alaskans in a canoe looking on at a Celebrity cruise ship in the distance at Icy Strait Point
Cruise News
20 Years On, Alaska’s First Indigenous-Owned Cruise Port Sees Growing Interest in Celebrating Local Heritage
October 23, 2024 06:35 PM
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Fran Golden
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Fall 2024
My Mom’s Dementia Was Getting Worse. I Hoped a Mother-Daughter Cruise Would Help Us Reconnect
October 23, 2024 03:25 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
A bed with a teal blue plush headboard and foot bench in a hotel room. to the side is part of a 737 airplane that is fitted inside the suite of Corendon Amsterdam New-West hotel
Air Travel News
A Hotel Suite With an Airplane Inside, and 4 Other Aviation-Themed Hotels
October 23, 2024 08:00 AM
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Blane Bachelor
A town square at sunset in Vilnius, Lithuania, with a giant Christmas tree made entirely of lights and a white belfry next to it.
Cities We Love
9 European Cities With Christmas Vibes and Fewer Crowds
October 23, 2024 06:47 AM
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Lottie Gross
Aurora Expeditions' 130-passenger 'Greg Mortimer' leaves a clear trail of dark water behind as it cuts through ice-speckled water in Antarctica, with a large snowy mountain in the background
Expedition Cruises
The Best Antarctica Cruises for Travelers Who Want to Nerd Out on History, Wildlife, and the Environment
October 22, 2024 09:00 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Kefalonia
International Beaches
This Is the Perfect Travel Destination for Water Lovers
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Fall 2024
How to Plan Family Trips That Both Kids and Parents Love
October 22, 2024 03:27 PM
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Tim Chester
An empty airplane seat row with rounded windows in the background
Air Travel News
There’s a Very Good Reason Airplanes Have Rounded Windows
October 22, 2024 11:40 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Travel Tips + Etiquette
6 Ways to Prevent Altitude Sickness
October 22, 2024 08:02 AM
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Sarika Bansal
The dining room in the Delta One lounge at LAX features smaller blue curved banquettes and long, brown banquet seating lining the walls
Air Travel News
LAX’s New Delta One Lounge Ups the Ante With a Glamorous Bar, Table-Service Dining, and a Wellness Area
October 21, 2024 06:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
Two wooden cabins in a town square in Prague flanking a church, with Christmas lights decorating the buildings.
Holiday Travel
Where to Find the Most Festive Christmas Markets in Europe
October 21, 2024 12:23 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Regent Santa Monica Beach Hotel | Luxury Oceanfront Resort Photography by Hotel, Travel, Hotel, Lifestyle, and Architectural Photographer, Tanveer Badal | @TANVEERBADAL | TANVEERBADAL.COM
Stay Here Next
This New Hotel Just Raised the Bar for Santa Monica Stays. We Got an Early Look.
October 21, 2024 11:53 AM
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Tim Chester
A view of Ben Nevis mountain shrouded in cloud
Outdoor Adventure
An Essential Guide to the Best of the Scottish Highlands
October 18, 2024 04:50 PM
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Matt Kirouac
TSA Predicts Busiest Holiday Travel Season Ever. Here’s How to Survive it.
Air Travel News
These Are the Busiest Travel Days of the Year, According to TSA
October 17, 2024 08:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
Close-up of a passport with an airplane window in the background
Trending News
Finally, Passport Wait Times Have Come Back Down to Earth
October 17, 2024 06:55 PM
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Bailey Berg
Palm trees downed by tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton in Palm Beach County in Florida.
Trending News
In the Aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Is It OK to Travel to Florida Right Now?
October 17, 2024 06:53 PM
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Terry Ward
Man and boy hiking on a forest path in the fall
Road Trips
4 All-American Family Road Trips—and Tips for Surviving
October 17, 2024 06:00 PM
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Tanvi Chheda
Taba restaurant faces landmasses that make up the Indonesian archipelago.
Stay Here Next
Looking for an Alternative to Bali? Head to This New Luxury Resort on a Less-Visited Indonesian Island
October 17, 2024 12:25 PM
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Chris Dong
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Off The Tourist Trail
How to Experience Peru—and Even Machu Picchu—Without the Crowds
October 16, 2024 04:14 PM
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Tim Chester
A Delta One business class seat featuring new darker materials and coloring that will soon be installed on all Delta planes
Air Travel News
Delta’s Entire Fleet Is Getting New Cabin Designs—Here’s a First Look
October 16, 2024 11:41 AM
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Dennis Green
Aerial view of a city surrounded by water
Where to Travel Next
13 Incredible Places to Visit in Canada
October 15, 2024 09:25 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
View of the Shanghai skyline at sunset with the buildings and skyscrapers lit with colorful accent lighting
Ocean Cruises
I Was on Viking’s Inaugural China Cruise—Here’s What I Loved and What I Wish I’d Known Before the Sailing
October 15, 2024 06:48 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Whistler Blackcomb is one of the top ski resorts in Canada.
Winter Sports
The 6 Most Beautiful Ski Resorts in Canada Worth a Visit
October 15, 2024 06:15 PM
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Nick Hilden
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