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Kyoto’s Contemporary Bloom: The Most Exciting New Museums, Tours, and Hotels of 2021

Because so much was slated to open across Japan in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, this past year saw a number of Kyoto newcomers.

May 21, 2021 10:58 AM

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Adam H. Graham

Air Travel News

New York Is Getting Its First-Ever Direct Flight to New Zealand

Beginning September 17, Air New Zealand will begin offering a nonstop route to New Zealand from New York.

March 22, 2022 06:40 PM

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Caitlin Morton

Islands

Exploring the Other Side of Haiti

A world traveler returns home to Haiti and finds the beauty, history, and warmth that the world is overlooking.

November 23, 2021 02:00 PM

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Mariette Williams

Restaurants + Cafés

A Chef’s Guide to the Best Restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale

Samantha Sanz of Talavera at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale shares her favorite places to eat and drink when she’s not working.

January 14, 2020 03:49 PM

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Andi Berlin

COVID + Travel

France’s Museums, Café Terraces Finally Reopen After Months of Closure

The country’s six-month COVID-19 lockdown is now beginning to ease.

May 19, 2021 04:45 PM

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Elaine Ganley

Food + Drink

There’s a New Michelin Award Restaurants Can Win—and It’s Not Earned by Culinary Excellence

First revealed in 2020, the Michelin Green Star is the latest addition to the brand’s prestigious one-, two-, and three-star designations.

December 14, 2022 12:20 PM

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Jessie Beck

Family Travel

Holiday Magic Returns to California Theme Parks After a Year Without

Travelers and families who missed out in 2020 are relishing the festivities.

December 2, 2021 07:17 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

The 13 Most Exciting Hotel Openings in the U.S. and Europe for 2021

When planning your next trip, don’t miss these exciting openings from New York and Boston to Italy and Montenegro, slated to open throughout 2021.

January 27, 2021 09:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A home is submerged in floodwaters caused by Hurricane Fiona in Cayey, Puerto Rico, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. According to authorities three people were inside the home and were reported to have been rescued. (AP Photo/Stephanie Rojas)

Damages due to flooding in Puerto Rico are already being described as catastrophic, as rain continues to fall.

September 19, 2022 02:27 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Air Travel News

TSA Extends Airplane Mask Mandate

One week before the federally mandated mask requirement was set to expire, it’s been extended another month. But it looks like the rule could be relaxed or adjusted after that.

March 10, 2022 02:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

LGBTQ Travel

At HAGS in New York City, Fine Dining Goes Queer

Two boundary-pushing chefs have transformed a tiny East Village restaurant into a space that welcomes everyone. The delicious, inventive food is almost secondary.

June 30, 2023 09:50 AM

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Sally Kohn

Weekend Getaways

A New Monterey Bay Aquarium Exhibit Shows Never-Before-Seen Sea Life

“Into the Deep” at Monterey Bay Aquarium is a remarkable collection of new Dr. Seuss–like sea creatures.

April 26, 2022 05:54 PM

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Tim Chester

In the Magazine

Sri Lanka Has Come Into Its Own as a Nature Lover’s Paradise

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry found a creative way to adapt to the pandemic: It embraced the outdoors.

December 1, 2021 02:30 PM

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Zinara Rathnayake

COVID + Travel

Hawai‘i Launches Vaccine Passport for State’s Interisland Travelers

The new program could be expanded to mainland travelers sometime this summer.

May 11, 2021 09:16 PM

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Kwin Mosby

A view from of the Verrazano Bridge from Staten Island<br/>

Travel Inspiration

Top Things To Do in Staten Island According to a Local Chef

This borough is a fascinating postcard of yesteryear, filled with rich Italian culture. Here, one of its legendary Italian chefs shares his top picks of where to go and what to see.

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Danielle Bernabe

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