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The pool at sunset at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, California.
Hotels We Love
The 19 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Los Angeles
In a city known for its luxury, these 19 hotels are standouts. Each offers a unique take on world-class hospitality and L.A. glamour.
June 09, 2025 10:58 AM
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Chris Dong
Japan has so many cities worth visiting, and the national airline lets you visit as many as possible in one trip.
Air Travel News
9 Places You Can Visit for (Almost) Free on a Stopover Flight
June 09, 2025 09:54 AM
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Bailey Berg
Terraced pools with milky blue waters surrounded by chalky white stone
UNESCO World Heritage
12 Extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Sites Where Nature Meets Culture
June 09, 2025 05:16 AM
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Pat Tompkins
An event at this year's San Francisco Pride pays homage to the 1970s, in part to subtly commemorate the aftermath of the historical Stonewall Riots.
LGBTQ Travel
Travel to These 5 U.S. Pride Events for Music, Art, and a Roller-Disco
June 06, 2025 02:11 PM
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Joey Skladany
New hotels in Bozeman and Big Sky help guests access the outdoors.
Hotel News + Openings
These New Alpine Lodges Make Montana’s Outdoors Even Greater
June 06, 2025 11:46 AM
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Bailey Berg
Towering bluffs and sweeping sand dunes define the landscape at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan.
U.S. Beaches
You Don’t Need to Go to the East or West Coast for Some of the Best Beaches in the U.S.
June 06, 2025 11:24 AM
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Elaine Glusac
An image portraying Frida Kahlo on a cloth of some kind hanging with other printed paper images in the foreground
Art + Culture
A New Frida Kahlo Museum Is Opening in Mexico City This Fall
June 06, 2025 09:05 AM
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Bailey Berg
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
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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
Many tourists come to Cura&ccedil;ao for its small, secluded beaches. If you're looking to take part in local life, get to a beach on Sunday and join residents for a day of barbecues, socializing, and relaxation. The capital, Willemstad, is a historically significant city and a busy seaport. Learn more about the island and the region at the Cura&ccedil;ao Museum, and visit the&nbsp;<a title="Museum Kura Hulanda" href="https://www.afar.com/places/kura-hulanda-museum-willemstad">Kur&aacute; Hulanda&nbsp;Museum</a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;information about the region's role in the slave trade. The main shopping area is in the <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/punda-district-willemstad">Punda District</a>, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its brightly colored buildings.
Where to Go in Summer
13 Best Places to Travel in August
May 26, 2025 11:31 AM
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Mark Ellwood
What to Know About Traveling in the Caribbean’s Hurricane Season
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Caribbean Hurricane Season Is Here—This Is What You Need to Know
May 26, 2025 01:26 AM
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Ann Abel
The historic facades of downtown Telluride surrounded by the stunning San Juan mountains
Outdoor Adventure
8 Outdoor Things to Do in Telluride This Summer
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Man working on a laptop on a plane
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Airlines Are Issuing New Rules for Portable Device Chargers in Your Carry-On—Here’s What to Know
May 23, 2025 05:27 PM
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Bailey Berg
Tired blonde casual caucasian woman wearing sporty hoodie napping on seat while traveling by airplane
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Does Melatonin Really Help You Sleep on a Flight? We Asked Medical Experts
May 23, 2025 12:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
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