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These Are the 25 Best Four-Star Hotels in NYC

A dose of luxury, at a gentler price—these are the 25 best four-star hotels in New York City.

February 6, 2026 08:13 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Epic Trips

11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Tips on how to pack, when to eat, and what else to expect on the European rail trip of a lifetime.

October 13, 2023 08:10 AM

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Sara Button

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Travel for Good

These BIPOC-Owned Businesses Are Thriving in Napa Valley

Several entrepreneurs have helped change the face and the landscape of the region.

March 14, 2023 07:10 PM

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J’nai Gaither

Cities We Love

A Travel Guide for Germany’s Iconic Museums, Palaces and Heritage

From the capital of Berlin to the southern city of Stuttgart, Germany’s wealth of art, design, and culinary spots makes for an extraordinary travel itinerary.

Sponsored by German National Tourist Board

Train Travel

Amtrak Is Having a Half-Off Sale Right Now—but It Ends Soon

The two-day sale ends on August 17, so you’ll have to act quickly.

August 16, 2019 03:51 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Historic town of Perast in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro with older homes and buildings with orange-tiled roofs, lining the waterfrton with a handful of small boats moored, and mountains in the background

Cruise

How to Escape the Mediterranean Cruise Crowds? Head to This Underrated Coastal Paradise Instead

One writer is reminded of the importance of slowing down and embracing calm during an off-season cruise on the recently relaunched ‘Crystal Symphony.’

December 23, 2024 06:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Famous marine biologist and oceanographer Syvlia Earle diving among coral

Cruise

Can Cruise Ships Help the World’s Oceans? This Famous Marine Biologist Thinks So.

Marine biologist and oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle serves as the godmother of Explora Journeys’ recently launched ‘Explora I’ cruise ship. Here’s why she doesn’t think that’s a conflict of interest.

March 26, 2024 08:57 AM

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Fran Golden

The trail covers 250 miles total, snaking through villages, jungles, and more.

Outdoor Adventure

This New 250-Mile Trail Crosses Bhutan, From Forests to Temples

Four days on foot walking the Trans Bhutan Trail, which runs east to west across the Himalayan nation.

October 20, 2022 01:40 PM

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Lacy Morris

The cost of an Epic Pass is about to go up—here’s what you need to know.

August 25, 2023 04:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

Grand Marais Light against the backdrop of the Sawtooth Mountains on Lake Superior

Road Trips

Beaches, Breweries, and Bison: 9 Road Trips That Show Off the Best of the Midwest

These road-trip itineraries through the heartland offer lakefront beaches, farm-fresh cuisine, and state parks filled with history and wildlife.

May 21, 2024 01:49 PM

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Nicole Schnitzler

Suitcases on a baggage conveyor belt at the airport

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Why Do You Have to Claim and Recheck Your Bag for a Connecting International Flight in the USA?

If you’ve ever wondered why you have to collect and recheck your suitcase after landing in the United States, we sought out some answers.

August 24, 2023 08:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

During the Pandemic, It’s Time to Stay Put—and It Goes Against Our Core Values

The call is really not to “do” something, but to “not do” something.

March 14, 2020 02:13 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Longreads

Greetings from Saudi Arabia

In search of cultural understanding, one wobbly step forward at a time.

April 11, 2023 07:37 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A man with a selfie stick suba diving near the Great Barrier Reef.

Outdoor Adventure

Explore the World’s Oceans on These 7 Eco-Friendly Trips

Here’s how to get out on (and under) the water sustainably.

May 16, 2023 04:16 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Other

De Hoop, the Best South Africa Adventure You Don’t Know About

A safari that is only a three-hour drive from Cape Town.

October 31, 2019 04:40 PM

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Mary Holland

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