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Art + Architecture

In the UAE, Fine Art in the Fast Lane

Motorists on the 100-mph superhighway between Dubai and Abu Dhabi can tune in to a radio-guided art gallery.

February 23, 2018 11:50 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Hotels

Everything You Need to Know About Airbnb’s New High-End Services

The launch of new services, including a rewards program and a collection of vetted homes called Airbnb Plus, reveals the sharing-economy pioneer’s play to appeal to every kind of traveler.

February 22, 2018 05:27 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Nitty-Gritty Details You Need to Think About Before You Unplug

Detaching from your device while traveling is one of the healthiest things you can do—but it can come with some pitfalls. Here’s how to avoid them.

February 21, 2018 08:53 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Beaches

Caribbean Update: These Hurricane-Hit Islands Are Now Welcoming Travelers

As the region continues to recover from hurricanes Irma and Maria, find out which islands are ready to welcome travelers—and which ones aren’t. Updated February 2018.

February 20, 2018 05:25 PM

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Bob Curley

Festivals + Events

Opening the Doors of Luxury Travel

What it’s like to attend ILTM.

Sponsored by ILTM

Beaches

Stock Island: Where Old Key West Is Hiding

With two new hotels, Stock Island, an under-the-radar spot in the Florida Keys known for its laid-back, vintage vibe, may not be a locals-only spot for much longer.

February 20, 2018 01:25 PM

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Shayne Benowitz

History + Culture

Inside Bangkok’s Hidden Portuguese Village

The Kudichin neighborhood was established before the city’s official founding, but most travelers miss this fascinating spot—and its delicious hybrid cuisine.

February 19, 2018 12:30 PM

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Allison Nicole Smith

Low-Tech Gear to Cure Your High-Tech Addiction

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Can I Survive a Week Unplugged? My Tech-Free Challenge

Mechanical timepieces, transistor radios, and paper guidebooks: Digital detox requires getting back to basics.

February 16, 2018 05:30 PM

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David K. Gibson

Museums + Galleries

The World’s Largest Picasso Collection Is Coming to the South of France

Picasso’s stepdaughter is creating a new museum dedicated to her father that will showcase many never-before-seen works.

February 16, 2018 05:31 PM

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Sarah Buder

Museums + Galleries

How to See the Historic Obama Portraits—and Why You Should Make the Trip

This week, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery became the center of the contemporary art world.

February 15, 2018 08:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Air Travel News

Fly to Scandinavia This Summer and Score a Free Rental Car

Scandinavian Airlines flights to Stockholm, Oslo, and Copenhagen can earn a five-day car rental from Avis.

February 15, 2018 05:34 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Art + Architecture

A Photographer Explores Color in Micronesia With People Who Can’t See It

A new photo book explores the meaning of color among a unique population on a remote Pacific island.

February 14, 2018 02:35 PM

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Sara Button

Founder’s Note

Disconnect With a Silent Retreat—and Find a Deeper Connection

How ten days of total silence can change your perspective.

February 14, 2018 02:37 PM

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Joe Diaz

Longreads

Why a Train Trip Across the U.S. Is the Fastest Way to Slow Down

On a cross-country Amtrak trip, a perpetually rushed traveler finds the gift of time.

February 14, 2018 02:40 PM

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Eric Weiner

Art + Architecture

Unlocking Croatia’s Secret to Easy Living

To truly immerse yourself in the culture of Croatia’s most famous city, Dubrovnik, slow down, sink in, and stay in the moment.

February 14, 2018 02:39 PM

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David Farley

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