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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

close up of the side of a red hardcase roller suitcase with blacker zippers

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Fact or Fiction: Does Red Luggage Get Loaded Into Airplanes First?

A viral TikTok video caused an uproar for suggesting that airplane baggage handlers put red suitcases into the cargo hold first. We talked to airline staff to find out if that’s true.

June 6, 2024 10:26 AM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

Why the Great Barrier Reef Should Be on Your Bucket List

The Australian natural wonder is truly unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

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Tips + News

Travelers’ Coronavirus Questions Answered

We tackled some of the dozens of (heartwarming and heartfelt) questions our readers submitted regarding the current coronavirus outbreak—and how it might affect their travel plans.

March 3, 2020 01:15 AM

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Michelle Baran

The suite boasts a phenomenal view of the Vegas strip.

Hotels

An Insider’s Look at One of the World’s Most Expensive Hotel Suites

High art for high rollers: The Damien Hirst–designed suite at the Palms casino in Las Vegas is open for stays.

March 5, 2019 06:33 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Air Travel News

With New Nonstop Flights, Palm Springs Is More Accessible Than Ever

Even more flights to the California desert town are on the way.

October 9, 2019 06:43 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Travel with Purpose in South Africa

This luxurious South African tour from andBeyond emphasizes giving back.

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Cities We Love

Beyond Bastille Day: Why You Should Go to Paris This Summer

From the beachy scene at the Paris Plages to an art exhibition benefiting the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris, the City of Lights has this summer thing down.

July 11, 2019 01:04 PM

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Kristen Bateman

Cities We Love

A Local’s Take on the Shanghai Neighborhoods You Need to Know Right Now

Beneath the cutting-edge surface of Shanghai lies a trove of fascinating history. As the city turns to that past to inform its future, a local weighs in on the hotspots across his hometown.

March 29, 2019 04:36 PM

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Nell McShane Wulfhart

Cities We Love

The Best Souvenirs to Bring Home From Washington, D.C.

Remember your trip with locally made cocktail bitters, leather bags, crochet toys, and more.

February 3, 2020 02:29 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Festivals + Events

Uncover the Midcentury Architectural Secret in Our Newest National Park

For one day each fall, you can tour model homes from Chicago’s 1933 World’s Fair at the new Indiana Dunes National Park.

May 10, 2019 04:18 PM

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Andrea Guthmann

Travel for Good

Will Travel Save—or Destroy—the Maldives?

Lisa Abend dives into a beautiful, confusing paradise that may be gone by the end of the century.

January 30, 2020 12:06 PM

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Lisa Abend

Festivals + Events

Get Beyond the Beads: The 101 on Mardi Gras “Throws” in New Orleans

Ready to start (or restock) your own “Mardi Gras cabinet”? These hand-decorated throws are a total catch.

February 20, 2019 10:48 AM

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Lavinia Spalding

Disney

On Disney’s New Rise of the Resistance Ride, I Faced a Lifelong Fear of Falling

The most recent ride to open in “Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge is huge for Disney, but was it too much for this faint-of-heart fan?

December 5, 2019 02:17 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Epic Trips

5 Dreamy Summer Escapes You Could Win

Pack your bags for a warm-weather getaway you won’t forget.

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