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Alyeska Nordic Spa - Relaxation Pool (L) & Signate Sauna Building (R)
Winter Sports
The Après-Ski Trend That Ditches Alcohol for a Different Kind of Relaxation
Spas are changing the game for post-ski recovery, with IV treatments, cryo-ultrasound therapy, and AI massages.
January 16, 2026 04:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
View of the rock Big Sur coast as seen through some tree branches in the foreground
Weekend Getaways
Big Sur, We Missed You. How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in California’s Coastal Paradise
January 16, 2026 04:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
A wooden building surrounded by trees covered in snow and Christmas lights, with a mountain in the background.
Winter Sports
These 7 U.S. Ski Towns Have Schnitzel, Spätzle, and Plenty of European Charm
January 16, 2026 03:00 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
Overhead view of a tray of Texas barbecue, including brisket, chicken and sausage and sides of mac and cheese and greens
Air Travel News
Is Barbecue What First-Class Travelers Want? This Major U.S. Airline Thinks So
January 15, 2026 05:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
January 15, 2026 03:15 PM
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Bailey Berg
L-R (clockwise): Summer at Meijer Gardens; Route 66, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Spoleto Festival; Ohio BLINK 2024 - The Mystic Eye Drone Show by Durham Studio & Sky Elements; Remi Wolf performing at Treefort Music Fest 2025; New Hampshire's Highland Games & Festival - Highland Dancers compete while attendees watch the artistry of each dancer; a second line parade weaves through the fairgrounds at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Art + Culture
Your Month-by-Month Guide to the Most Exciting Cultural Events in the U.S. in 2026
January 15, 2026 12:23 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
Aerial view of the beach in Santa Monica with numerous beach goers both in the water and on the sand and office buildings and hotels in the background
Air Travel News
Forget LAX—This Regional Los Angeles Airport Is Getting Its First Regular Flights
January 14, 2026 06:04 PM
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Chris Dong
Guests observe elephants in Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya
Epic Trips
A Safari and Beach Getaway in One Perfect Itinerary
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Fenced sandy path leading to the ocean at sunrise
U.S. Beaches
Where to Find Sun, Surf, and Seafood on the Jersey Shore
June 02, 2025 05:03 AM
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Rachel Chang
Browsing vinyl at the café-record shop, Disco Death, in Minneapolis.
LGBTQ Travel
The Best Music Venues and LGBTQ+ Hotspots in Minnesota
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An overhead view of an American Airlines Flagship Suite with the seat in a lie-flat bed position with grey, black, and white pillows and bedding folded atop
Air Travel News
American Airlines Finally Unveils New Flagship Business-Class Suites as First-Class Phase-Out Begins
May 30, 2025 07:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
A Vincy Two Story Overwater Villa at Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Hotels
This Resort Offers the Dreamiest Suites in the Caribbean
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View of mountains and pool from the Sossusvlei Desert Lodge at sunset
Epic Trips
7 Beautiful Places to Explore at a Slower Pace
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Hot air balloons fly above dramatic rock formations in Cappadocia, Türkiye
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Is It Ever Worth Going Into Debt to Travel?
May 30, 2025 01:11 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
Brasserie Dubillot
Restaurants + Cafés
Paris’s Best Restaurants—and What to Order There
May 30, 2025 02:35 AM
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Eleanor Aldridge
The front half of a JetBlue airplane seen flying
Air Travel News
United and JetBlue Just Struck a Major New Deal—Here’s What It Will Mean for Travelers
May 29, 2025 07:15 PM
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Dennis Green
A white wooden building with green roof and two porches on which sit blue and white striped umbrellas
Hotels
Where to Stay in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, New York, in 2025
May 29, 2025 03:02 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Three Passengers on Holland America Line's months-long Grand World Voyage participate in an art class onboard, the person in the foreground is wearing bright pink and bunny ears
Cruise
Block Parties, Cruise Cliques, and Charitable Knitting—What’s It Really Like Sailing the World for Months
May 29, 2025 02:13 PM
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Fran Golden
Slovenia
Health + Wellness
How Travel Can Help You Live a Longer, Healthier Life
May 29, 2025 01:39 PM
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Nathalie Alonso
A rendering of the marina area on the new Four Seasons Yacht, a retractable platform that gives guests direct access to the water and to water toys
Cruise News
Four Seasons Is Launching Its First Yacht—Here’s a Sneak Peek
May 29, 2025 01:00 PM
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Jeri Clausing
This guest room at the Portrait Roma offers views of the Spanish Steps.
This guest room at the Portrait Roma offers views of the Spanish Steps.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 21 Best Luxury, Boutique, and Historic Hotels in Rome
May 29, 2025 11:36 AM
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Erica Firpo
With modern takes on traditional foods, ancient plays, and renovated buildings, Greece continues to add some new to its old.
Cities We Love
Exciting New Hotels, Restaurants, and Exhibits: Why Now Is the Time to Go to Greece
May 29, 2025 10:56 AM
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Helen Iatrou
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
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
People walking on a bridge that traverses a lake full of row boats in Central Park, New York City, with lush, green trees all around
Trending News
This City Was Just Ranked the Happiest in the United States
May 27, 2025 06:28 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
A room in the Populus Seattle with a king-sized bed, brick walls, wood beams, windows and a floral painting above the bed
Hotel News + Openings
2 of Our Favorite Hotel Brands Just Debuted in This Pacific Northwest City
May 27, 2025 04:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial view of the Lighthouse in Maunabo, Puerto Rico
Outdoor Adventure
9 Eye-Popping Views in Puerto Rico That Most People Don’t See
May 27, 2025 02:05 PM
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Herson Guerrero
Yuen Bettei Daita is located in Tokyo's Shimokitazawa neighborhood. This guest rooms have traditional shoji screens that frame trees outside.
Hotels
7 Tokyo Hotels That Are Chic, Central, and Under $300
May 27, 2025 11:00 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto
At the Populus Hotel in Denver, an on-site biodigester turns food waste into compost for local farms.
Longreads
Hotels Waste 79,000 Tons of Food Per Year. Can AI and Fish Crackers Help?
May 27, 2025 10:40 AM
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Jen Rose Smith
Key west florida Smathers beach palm trees in USA
U.S. Beaches
6 U.S. Mainland Beaches That Look Straight out of the Caribbean
May 26, 2025 01:46 PM
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Becca Blond
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