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Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A City to Countryside Wine Pilgrimage Through France

One writer discovers the best of Paris and the Loire Valley, bottle by unforgettable bottle.

February 23, 2022 03:57 PM

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Kristin Braswell

LGBTQ Travel

6 Safety Tips My Husband and I Learned Road-Tripping Across the U.S. as a Gay Couple

Whether you’re traveling domestically or internationally, know what to prepare and who to reach out to before you go.

June 3, 2025 11:59 AM

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Matt Kirouac

History + Culture

To See One of Paris’s Top Attractions, Go Underground

In Paris, the streets show off domes, spires, and monuments that attract millions of visitors every year. But beneath this architectural splendor, there’s an entire subterranean world.

March 10, 2022 10:47 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Rosewood Dix Little Bay in the British Virgin Islands.

Beaches

The Best British Virgin Island Resorts for Any Kind of Trip

Whether you’re looking for luxury, seclusion, or family-friendly fun, these BVI stays offer something for every kind of vacationer.

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Food + Drink

Utah Is the Wild Frontier of America’s Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Movement

Notes of cherry, espresso, and lavender—artisanal chocolate is taking Utah by storm.

November 11, 2022 02:45 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Restaurants + Cafés

This Bistro Was Just Voted the Best New Restaurant in the United States

New York’s Frenchette won the coveted Best New Restaurant award out of 30 newcomers nominated by the James Beard Foundation this year.

May 7, 2019 01:14 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

Dalí and Gaudí’s Surreal Creations Become Psychedelic Installations at This Digital Art Museum

At the Carrières de Lumières in Provence, France, two new exhibits showcase digitized projections of imaginative works by the two eccentric Catalan creators.

March 6, 2020 06:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Woman with hot pink hair running through a street with street art

Outdoor Adventure

Running Tours Offer a Fun Way to Visit a New Place—Here’s Where to Try Them

The best way to travel is by breaking a sweat.

May 10, 2024 08:39 AM

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Erica Firpo

U.S. Beaches

Skip the Coast This Summer and Go to One of These Beautiful Lake Beaches Instead

What could be more all-American than escaping your everyday routine and holing up in a cozy retreat by one of the country’s picturesque lakes?

May 9, 2024 01:06 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Family Travel

California’s Best Aquariums: Sea Otters, Penguins, and Sharks, Oh My!

You’ve been to the beaches of the Golden State, now discover what’s under those rolling waves and peaceful coves.

April 12, 2019 12:33 PM

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Natalie Stoclet

Sailing ships line the port in Nice, France

Cruise

You Should (Really) Book a Mediterranean Cruise This Winter—Here’s Why

Fewer crowds, milder temperatures, and more affordable fares—there are ample reasons to cruise the Mediterranean Sea in winter.

December 21, 2023 01:26 PM

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Michelle Baran

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