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Art + Architecture

A Massive Sculpture of Hands Is Gripping the Attention of Crowds in Venice

“Building Bridges” is a follow-up to Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn’s 2017 “Support” sculpture in Venice.

May 14, 2019 03:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

Where to Go in Canada According to Locals

Influential Canadians reveal their favorite under-the-radar places in the Great White North.

June 12, 2017 07:04 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Avoid Airbnb Scams and Find Legit Vacation Rentals Online

Worried about getting scammed on your next vacation rental? Follow these tips to avoid the hassle and arrive with peace of mind.

September 21, 2023 05:07 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Natural Wonders

You Can Soon Watch the Northern Lights From a Hot Air Balloon

Can you imagine anything more epic yet peaceful than floating 130 feet above an Arctic landscape while watching the aurora borealis?

January 22, 2020 07:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Longreads

The Vacation Situation

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American vacation has once again been thrown into harsh relief.

July 9, 2020 04:12 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

This house on Necker Island sits on the coast and is surrounded by the sea.

Hotels We Love

Dreaming of a Private Island Getaway? Here’s How to Make It a Reality

At these 14 luxury resorts, it’s possible to have that dream vacation on a private island—without having to own one.

February 25, 2025 03:31 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Air Travel News

A New Airplane Seat Design Promises to End Middle-Seat Misery

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved an economy class seat that affords more room to that oh-so-sad spot sandwiched between the aisle and the window.

July 19, 2019 06:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

Tahitian Guesthouses Open the Door to French Polynesian Hospitality

While a stay in the famously lavish resorts of Tahiti and Bora Bora may be a dream vacation for many, the local guesthouses offer travelers a deeper look into Polynesian culture and life.

January 14, 2019 07:43 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

See How this Fourth-Generation Cooper Makes Wine Barrels the Traditional French Way

For more than 20 years, Douglas Rennie has been bringing his craft wooden barrels to Napa Valley Wineries.

November 22, 2019 07:31 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

Art + Architecture

These Artists Are Key Players in the Napa Valley’s Thriving Creative Scene

Meet the artistic Baker Sisters, founders of the Ehlers Lane Art Collective, who help make the Napa Valley a destination sparkling with creativity.

November 22, 2019 07:25 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

Where to Travel Next

This Visionary is Expanding His Family’s Commitment to Sustainable, Diversified Farming

Meet the executive vice president and chief operating officer of Long Meadow Ranch whose collaborative spirit pervades the agricultural community in the Napa Valley.

November 22, 2019 07:23 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

Packing Tips + Gear

Backcountry Is Having a Sale on Winter Gear From Patagonia, the North Face, and More

Find the right gear for any fall and winter adventures you have planned during this sale that runs until October 26.

October 21, 2020 07:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

How New York’s Mexican Speakeasy Got Back to Its Roots

Before opening their new taquería, the talent behind La Esquina headed to Mexico City for a refresher course

May 11, 2016 07:55 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hotels

8 Ultra-Insane Resort Perks

When resorts compete, who wins? You do.

April 25, 2017 01:13 PM

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Diana Spechler

Tips + News

Penguins Take an Adorable “Field Trip” Around Aquarium Closed Due to Coronavirus

After Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium was forced to close amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, animal caretakers showed a group of penguins around the empty exhibits.

March 18, 2020 03:58 PM

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Sarah Buder

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