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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's family pool and beach near the Pacific Ocean

On the Island of Hawaiʻi, an Iconic Midcentury Resort Is Reborn

Upgrades to the iconic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel include renovated guest rooms and suites, two new pools, and improved restaurants—all in time for its 60th anniversary.

February 10, 2026 03:13 PM

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Catherine Toth Fox

Art + Architecture

South America Gets Its First Freestanding James Turrell Skyspace

Constructed using local materials, “Ta Khut” is set beachside at the luxury Uruguayan hotel Posada Ayana.

November 15, 2021 05:32 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Cities We Love

Find the Real Rome in These Unmissable Neighborhoods

Check out these six neighborhoods, replete with cobblestone streets, boisterous restaurants and bars, and shops that offer a delightful taste of la dolce vita.

August 19, 2024 09:37 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

A group of Saguaro cacti on a hill with stars and the Milky Way lighting up the night sky

The trail is a curated collection of national and state parks, observatories, planetariums, and musuems that offer travelers a deeper connection to the planets and stars up above.

February 4, 2025 06:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

An elevated thatched pier on the lagoon in Bacalar, Mexico

Where to Go in Winter

Ditch Your Parka. Here’s Where to Travel This Winter for a Warm Weather Escape.

Toasty sunshine is only a plane ticket away.

December 1, 2025 07:33 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Cruise News

This 140-Day Cruise Will Visit 37 Countries Across 6 Continents

Silversea’s new round-the-world cruise will start in January 2026, with all-inclusive sailings starting at $81,900.

June 23, 2023 09:29 AM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

This Massive Coronavirus-Themed Mural in the Swiss Alps Inspires Hope

A renowned French artist unveiled the gigantic grass graffiti to convey an upbeat message for people struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 15, 2020 02:04 PM

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Sarah Buder

Working Flower Farm South Africa Airbnb Pool

Hotels

14 Airbnbs You’ll Want to Book Just for the Pool

From Palm Springs to Palermo, these Airbnbs with pools are worth adding to your wish list for future trips.

June 28, 2023 08:02 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Pensione America pool with green lounge chairs

Hotels We Love

A Tuscan Estate, a Food Lover’s Retreat in Modena: 17 Hotels in Italy That Let You Live Like an Italian

Italian hospitality is legendary; experience it like a local at these boutique and independently owned hotels. Many of them have been handed down from one generation to the next.

May 21, 2026 05:28 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

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

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

Rows of green, leafy vineyard under the sun

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 Lesser-Known Spanish Wine Regions You Need to Visit Right Now

Visit these underrated places in Spain, and taste incredible wine along the way.

July 4, 2024 02:39 PM

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Ari Bendersky

COVID + Travel

Italy to Require COVID Pass to Enter Museums, Restaurants

Eligibility will be based on having received at least one vaccine dose, recovered from COVID, or tested negative within the last 48 hours.

July 23, 2021 06:19 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

Discover the enchanted islands, charming cities, and secret coves of Croatia, Europe’s “hidden gem.”

Where to Travel Next

Why Croatia Is Europe’s Best-Kept Secret for Luxury Travelers

Enjoy all the pleasures of a culture-rich trip filled with delicious food, along with exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experiences, thanks to sea and land specialists Ker & Downey.

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