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Art + Architecture

A New Field of Light Installation Will Bloom in Texas This Fall

Popular artist Bruce Munro is working on another immersive light installation—this time in Austin, Texas.

May 12, 2022 05:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

History + Culture

10 Beautiful Villages in Spain, With Medieval Walls, Moorish Castles, and Seaside Cliffs

These small Spanish towns are too lovely to be kept secret.

April 6, 2026 04:26 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Art + Architecture

6 U.S. Cities With Powerful Murals That Show the Fight for Justice Never Stops

A visit to any of these bold works of art, emblazoned on city walls across the country, is a reminder of the urgency of our many different battles for equal rights, both past and present.

April 17, 2019 07:29 PM

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Maya Kroth

Cruise

How to Book a Last-Minute Cruise

Whether you’re looking for a good deal or hoping for a quick getaway, here are the best ways to secure a cruise at the 11th hour.

August 9, 2023 03:22 PM

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Gene Sloan

Hotels

Kimpton Hotels Now Offer a Curated Book Lending Program to Guests

The hip hotel brand has partnered with Lit Hub to create a book club for travelers—and guests can check out the recommended titles during their stay.

March 22, 2021 09:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Winter Sports

Where to Go Skiing and Snowboarding in Colorado

Colorado hosts an embarrassment of powdery riches, and each ski resort has its own charm.

January 21, 2021 06:32 PM

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Tim Chester

Cities We Love

The Best Free Things to Do in San Francisco

Some of our favorite activities in San Francisco are completely free. Here, our top eight picks for those who want to visit the city without breaking the bank.

March 26, 2019 07:46 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Restaurants + Cafés

The 6 Types of Tacos You Need to Try in Mexico City

We talked to a taco expert about every kind of taco to find which ones are worth seeking out.

February 18, 2016 03:16 PM

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Will McGough

Summer 2025

State Parks, Cherry Orchards, Dark Skies: Door County Is One of the Midwest’s Best-Kept Secrets

Door County has more state parks and shoreline than any other county in Wisconsin. And thanks to a new generation of creatives, the peninsula is changing in the very best sort of way.

August 20, 2025 10:07 AM

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Emma John

Southeast Türkiye continues to feel the effects of the massive February earthquakes—how is the rest of the country faring?

March 17, 2023 02:49 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Kellogg Doolittle House with a cantilevered roof built into the Joshua Tree desert

Hotels

16 Airbnbs in Joshua Tree to Book for a Desert Retreat

You’ll want to add these Joshua Tree Airbnbs—with futuristic architecture, firepits, and unparalleled stargazing opportunities—to your wish list.

October 9, 2023 08:54 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Air Travel News

This Is the World’s Most Improved Airline of 2025. It Has a Signature Fragrance and Branded Toilet Paper.

Skytrax’s annual awards for the best airlines in the world include a designation for the Most Improved Airline. Here’s the top 10—and the winner.

July 24, 2025 10:58 AM

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Chris Dong

Hotels

This New “Boatel” Has Its Own Oyster Company on Site

The Shoals opened in May on the North Fork of Long Island, New York.

June 22, 2022 08:22 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Tips + News

5 Luxury Travel Habits That Surprised Us

Cruise bookings are up—and other trends that came out of this year’s Virtuoso Travel Week.

August 20, 2020 10:25 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A man in a backpack walking through a red shrine entrance in Shingu, Japan.

Solo Travel

These 10 Travel Destinations Are Better as a Solo Traveler

Going solo? Go here.

August 6, 2025 12:12 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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