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Huntington Hotel lobby with a central seating area and stone floors

In San Francisco, a Glamorous Historic Hotel Just Reopened With an Indoor Pool and Buzzy Restaurant

Following a major renovation, the Huntington Hotel is once again one of the most compelling luxury stays in San Francisco.

May 19, 2026 02:49 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

Take a Ride on a Vintage 1940s Train This Summer and Fall

Trains

You Can Ride on a Vintage 1940s Train in New York Starting Next Month

Mark your calendars: Tickets for the Hudson River Rail go on sale January 20 and then again on February 17.

January 18, 2023 06:18 PM

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Kara Newman

Watch your language: Enjoy the view but don't call it “leaf peeping.” <br/>

It’s time to say goodbye to “leaf peeping”: the term, not the activity.

October 19, 2022 12:43 PM

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Pat Tompkins

4 Days In

4 Days in Tokyo: Vintage Denim Boutiques, Playful Museums, and Surprisingly Great Pizza

Don’t let the city overwhelm you—use this local-created guide to find the best neighborhoods, shops, and food.

February 12, 2026 03:36 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Mardi Gras parade float rolls down St. Charles Avenue, with trees and crowds of people lining street

Festivals + Events

I’m a New Orleans Local—Here’s How to Plan the Perfect Mardi Gras Trip in 2026

Mardi Gras is more than a day, it’s a season. Here’s how to dive into the spirit of the celebrations and make the most of carnival in New Orleans.

December 30, 2025 07:34 PM

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Jenny Adams

Sakura bloom in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Where to Go in Spring

15 Places to See Cherry Blossoms Across the United States

You don’t need to fly to Japan to see these legendary pink flowers.

March 10, 2026 01:37 PM

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Alina Polishuk

History + Culture

Inside Tokyo’s Buddhist Temple Devoted to “Lucky” Cats

Located in the Setagaya district, Tokyo’s Gotokuji Temple honors “maneki-neko”—a feline figurine that symbolizes good fortune, according to Japanese legend.

July 10, 2019 04:47 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

How to See—and Photograph—Japan’s Surviving Ancient Rituals

Across the country, centuries-old traditions permeate contemporary culture. A new set of immersive photography tours grant travelers the rare access necessary to document them.

April 24, 2019 07:59 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

Vegas Goes Virtual With the Strip’s First Videogame Arena

Complete with virtual reality platforms, retro gaming consoles, and food by chef José Andrés, Luxor’s new 30,000-square-foot arena is a high score for e-gamers.

April 5, 2018 01:14 PM

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David K. Gibson

Holiday Travel

23 Photos That Prove Tokyo Does Halloween Better

In Japan’s capital, costume-clad crowds take classic Halloween celebrations to another level.

November 2, 2015 04:37 PM

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Danielle Walsh

History + Culture

On the Modern Silk Road, Discover the Colors and Characters of Uzbekistan

Writer Anya von Bremzen reveals why now is the time to experience the Central Asian country’s ancient flavors and traditions.

October 10, 2019 05:11 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Cities We Love

Yes, You Can Take Your Teen (and Tween) to Tokyo

You might go for the temples. They’ll go for the video games, giant toy stores, and bizarre candy.

July 27, 2017 12:03 PM

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Lora Shinn

Travel Tales

Escape From the Modern World on a Pilgrim’s Path Through Japan

No crowds. No cosplay. Just temples, trees, and a warm bath at the end of the day on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

February 12, 2018 07:00 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

History + Culture

The Unconventional World of Tokyo’s Cosplay Cafés

In Japan’s capital, youth dress up—and let loose—in over-the-top themed establishments.

June 28, 2012 03:26 PM

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Lisa Katayama

A woman walking through a bamboo forest in Kyoto

Journeys: Asia

The Best 12-Day Japan Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

Sample sake, craft sushi, soak in hot springs, and meditate with a monk on this journey through Japan’s heart.

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