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The new Les Hauts de Sancerre hotel will be located in the old Château de Sancerre, a castle built in the medieval age.<br/>
Hotel News + Openings
You Can Now Stay in a Castle in This Popular French Wine Region
Located in a 12th-century château, Les Hauts de Sancerre will be the town’s first luxury hotel.
May 29, 2025 10:49 AM
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Opheli Garcia Lawler
Door County, Wisconsin, is one of the many easy-to-reach day trip destinations from Chicago.
Weekend Getaways
The Best Weekend Getaways From Chicago for Beaches, Museums, and More
May 28, 2025 05:47 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
A Southwest heart in blue red and yellow on an airplane wall above some seats and just below the overhead bin
Air Travel News
It’s the End of a 50-Year Era at Southwest—the Airline’s Most Beloved Free Perk Has Been Discontinued
May 28, 2025 02:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Emirates airplane on the tarmac with a set of boarding steps drawn up to the plane's left side
Loyalty + Rewards
The Best Credit Cards for Transferring Points to Airline and Hotel Partners
May 28, 2025 02:23 PM
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Paul Rubio
The glass skyscraper where the St. Regis Chicago resides was designed by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang.
Stay Here Next
The Tallest Building Ever Designed by a Woman Is Also One of Chicago’s Best Hotels
May 28, 2025 10:10 AM
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Heidi Mitchell
Reception at the Twenty Two New York with dark wood features
Stay Here Next
This Fashion Crowd-Favorite British Members Club Just Opened a Hotel in NYC—and Anyone Can Book a Stay
May 28, 2025 10:04 AM
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Tiana Attride
The Chicago Athletic Association's public areas feature several fireplaces.
Hotels
These Are the 18 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Chicago
May 28, 2025 07:30 AM
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Heidi Mitchell
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
People seated on a sunny lawn under a shade structure outside of the Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District.
Art + Culture
6 Must-See Events in Dallas This Spring and Summer
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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
Rome
Off The Tourist Trail
Make the Most of Rome’s Many Charms—Without the Crowds
March 04, 2025 07:55 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Rows of brown seats in the economy cabin of a plane
Air Travel News
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Economy Flight More Comfortable
March 04, 2025 02:42 AM
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Sophie Friedman
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Tired of Feeling Stiff on Long Flights? Do These 5 Airplane Stretches Next Time You Fly
March 03, 2025 01:53 PM
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Nathalie Alonso
A 2022 Guide to Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.
Cities We Love
A Local’s Guide to Viewing Cherry Blossoms in D.C.
March 03, 2025 01:12 PM
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Jessie Beck
Flower vendors give away free roses in Downtown Detroit on July 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. CREDIT: Sylvia Jarrus for AFAR
4 Days In
The Perfect 4 Days in Detroit, According to Locals
March 03, 2025 10:00 AM
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Sarah Bence
back of woman with tattoos looking at ocean and boat
Solo Travel
As a Solo Female Traveler, Here’s What to Know and Where to Go
March 03, 2025 09:47 AM
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Sarah Buder
Person in the foreground pulling a ship on ice
Cruise
Women Were Once Banned From Antarctica. Now They’re Shaping Travel on the Continent
March 03, 2025 09:00 AM
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Nicole Edenedo
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Longreads
Women-Only Trips Are Trending. What Does That Mean for the Future?
March 03, 2025 08:54 AM
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Jen Rose Smith
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Did You Know? You Can Text TSA Your Travel Questions
March 03, 2025 08:20 AM
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Bailey Berg
Ponant's 'Le Commandant Charctot' icebreaker with a sweeping sheet of ice in the foreground and a few people on the ice near the ship
Expedition Cruises
This Breathtaking Winter Ice Cruise Just Changed My Mind About Traveling in the Extreme Cold
February 28, 2025 06:37 PM
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Fran Golden
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex on east bank of Nile river in Luxor (ancient Thebes). View from Nile river
River Cruises
The World’s Longest River Is About to Get New Luxury Cruises—and We Can’t Wait to Sail
February 28, 2025 02:44 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Want to Remote Work From Anywhere? Here Are 10 Places We Can Personally Recommend
February 28, 2025 01:50 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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Where to Go in Spring
Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Starts Soon—Here’s What to Know
February 28, 2025 07:52 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
A skier in black pants and a grey t-shirt flying down the slopes, with pine trees in the background
Winter Sports
6 U.S. Resorts With Great Spring Skiing
February 28, 2025 02:32 AM
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Anna Fiorentino
A branch full of cherry blossoms, with a body of water and a building with pillars and a domed roof in the background
Trending News
NPS Tells Us When to Expect Peak Bloom for Washington, D.C.’s Cherry Blossoms
February 28, 2025 02:29 AM
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Jessie Beck
Jade Mountain has views of St. Lucia's famous Pitons.
Hotels We Love
The 25 Best Luxury Resorts and Hotels in the Caribbean You Should Book Right Now
February 27, 2025 04:39 PM
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Laura Begley Bloom
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I’ve Lived in Arizona for Around 35 Years—Here’s Why Phoenix Is an Underrated City Worth Visiting Right Now
February 27, 2025 02:12 PM
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Cindy Barks
Colorful red, blue, green, and yellow postcard houses line a rocky Greenland coastline with a sheet of snow in the background
Trending News
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Greenland (But Were Afraid to Ask)
February 27, 2025 01:33 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Beautiful view of Avignon with famous bridge Saint-Benezet, medieval architecture along the Rhone River in Avignon, France. The Pont Saint Benezet and the Papal palace in Avignon, South France.
Cruise News
From Paris to Provence: This Iconic Travel Company Is Launching New Ships on 2 Famous French Rivers
February 26, 2025 06:24 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Handelskade Waterfront in Curaçao
Outdoor Adventure
The Perfect Long Weekend in Curacao
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