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Fairmont Breakers Long Beach opened in 1926. Its facade is white and palm trees line the entrance.
Stay Here Next
This Renovated Historic Hotel Offers Beachfront Peace in an Underrated California City
The Fairmont Breakers Long Beach gives travelers several new reasons to head south from L.A.
July 07, 2025 11:09 AM
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Tim Chester
An aerial view of French icebreaker 'Le Commandant Charcot' sailing through sheets of ice
Cruise
These Are the World’s Best Cruise Ships
July 03, 2025 06:41 PM
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Fran Golden
Hotel del Coronado's pool is lined with white lounge chairs and palm trees.
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Poolside Cabanas, Beachfront Dining, and Gilded-Age Glam—What It’s Like to Stay at This Reborn California Icon
July 03, 2025 10:59 AM
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Tim Chester
The exterior of an ornate white mansion with manicured gardens and a fountain.
Art + Culture
HBO Max’s Gilded Age Is Back. Experience It for Yourself in Newport, Rhode Island
July 03, 2025 08:15 AM
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Robin Catalano
A beach lined with yellow and white loungers and umbrellas in Cannes, France, with a large cruise ship at sea in the distance
Cruise News
Oversized Cruise Ships Continue to Fall Out of Favor in Europe as Another French City Votes to Ban Them
July 02, 2025 06:57 PM
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Blane Bachelor
A rectangular outdoor pool with attached hot tub is on the property of an adobe style house. Chaise lounges and striped sun umbrellas are on the pool deck
Loyalty + Rewards
The 5 Best Credit Cards for Travelers Right Now Have Unprecedented Sign-Up Bonuses and Unexpected Perks
July 02, 2025 02:04 PM
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Paul Rubio
People flock to Courtland Club for its inventive cocktails.
Food + Drink
Is This New England City Becoming the Nightlife Capital of the U.S.?
July 02, 2025 09:53 AM
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Ellen Carpenter
A sightseeing boat full of tourists cruises along a sail boat-lined canal in Copenhagen.
Cities We Love
This European Capital Was Just Rated the Most Livable City in the World
June 26, 2025 07:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
Devils Lake State Park, Devils Lake, hiking, walking, Devils Doorway, East Bluff Trail, couple, smiling
Where to Travel Next
This Midwestern Road Trip Takes in Scenic Small Towns and Landscapes That Inspired Frank Lloyd Wright
June 26, 2025 02:43 PM
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Elaine Glusac
An iPhone screen displaying a digital passport
Air Travel News
Should You Ditch Your Passport and Real ID Thanks to Apple’s New Digital ID?
June 26, 2025 01:32 PM
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Kinsey Gidick
One of the best ways to see the Northern Lights is aboard a Hurtigruten cruise.
Cruise
The Best Way to See Northern Lights in Norway
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Longreads
The Mayor of the Corner Has Seen It All
June 26, 2025 11:33 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Telluride, Colorado
Outdoor Adventure
There’s More to Telluride Than Trails and Ski Lifts
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A statue of Queen Hatshepsut in the Grand Egyptian Museum
Trending News
The Opening of Egypt’s Most Ambitious Museum Project Is Being Delayed Yet Again—Here’s What to Know
June 25, 2025 07:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
A Seabourn chef in a white coat standing in front of an olive stand at a market speaking with someone (seen from behind) who is wearing a hat
Cruise
Are Shore Excursions Worth It? Our Cruise Expert Weighs In
June 25, 2025 07:14 PM
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Fran Golden
Milwaukee, WI USA - June 01, 2022: The Milwaukee Public Market and downtown area bustle with activity; vehicles and pedestrians.
Food + Drink
This Midwestern City Is Known for Butter Burgers, Bratwurst, and Custard—Here Are the Essential Meals to Try
June 25, 2025 02:44 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Aman Rosa Alpina reopens in July 2025 following a top-to-bottom renovation. The hotel has a wooden facade and sits amid rocky peaks.
Hotels
The Dolomites Are Getting 3 Luxury Hotels Before the Winter Olympics, With Alpine Jacuzzis and Dreamy Views
June 25, 2025 11:14 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Longreads
Who Gets to Decide What Names Go on Digital Maps?
June 25, 2025 10:01 AM
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Sonya Bennett-Brandt
The front half of a Qatar Airways aircraft seen in the air with the wheels down
Air Travel News
Can You Fly Through the Middle East Right Now? The Current State of Air Travel in the Region
June 24, 2025 07:28 PM
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Blane Bachelor
View of a street in old town Tallinn, Estonia lined with numerous historic buildings and storefronts with red tiled roofs
Cruise
Sailings That Will Make You Smarter—the Case for Taking a “Nerd” Cruise
June 24, 2025 06:54 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Young people relaxing on the grass at Hampstead Heath
4 Days In
How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend in London, According to Locals
June 24, 2025 01:43 PM
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Emma John
Rocky hill with some trees, turquoise water with white rock jetty, buildings with orange roofs, and some boats
Where to Travel Next
Where to Avoid the Summer Travel Crowds in France
June 24, 2025 12:35 PM
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Sophie Friedman
New York City took first place again in 2022.
Cities We Love
America’s Best Cities of 2025
June 24, 2025 09:24 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
A map of the Middle East with Iran in focus and the rest of the region a bit blurred out
Trending News
U.S. Issues Worldwide Travel Alert—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
June 23, 2025 06:39 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Aerial view of the Seixal region of Portugal's Madeira island, featuring a plateau dotted with homes dramatically jutting out into the ocean from a valley nestled between soaring green mountains
Air Travel News
You Can Now Fly Directly to One of Europe’s Most Underrated Island Destinations
June 23, 2025 02:49 PM
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Chris Dong
Mari Vineyards grows and produces Italian-style reds.
Food + Drink
No One Thought This State Would Start Making Some of the Best Wine in the U.S.
June 23, 2025 12:33 PM
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Alexandra Gillespie
Capital One Lounge JFK coffee counter with illustrated coffee sign a the top, shelves of bagels, and a red wood counterfront
Air Travel News
Now Open: The Newest Capital One Lounge May Make You Want to Miss Your Flight
June 23, 2025 09:43 AM
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Paul Rubio
A suite at the Ritz Paris hotel with soaring ceilings, and a bed, sofa, and furnishings all reminiscent of 17th century opulence in muted tones of blue, gold, and off-white
Loyalty + Rewards
Chase Sapphire Reserve’s Annual Fee Is Increasing to $795. Is It Still Worth It?
June 20, 2025 06:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
Red and white homes and buildings dot the waterfront with soaring rocky cliffs in the background and green foliage in the foreground in Lofoten, Norway
Trending News
This Scandinavian Country Will Tax Tourists After Record-Breaking Visitor Surge
June 20, 2025 02:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aman Kyoto is set within a forest and is near Kinkaku-ji temple.
Hotels
The 23 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan
June 20, 2025 11:31 AM
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Adam H. Graham
Are concerns about airplane safety warranted or overblown?
Air Travel News
Following Yet Another Plane Crash, How Worried Should We Be About Flying Right Now?
June 19, 2025 12:24 PM
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Barbara Peterson
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