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Lourdes: A Pilgrimage to France’s Holy Waters

In the Magazine

A Skeptic Visits the Holy Waters of Lourdes—And Surprises Even Himself

For centuries, millions of people have visited the town in southwestern France, hoping for healing.

June 5, 2024 09:40 AM

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Edward Readicker-Henderson

Loyalty + Rewards

Spend Your Marriott Bonvoy Points ASAP, Before Loyalty Program Changes in 2022

Marriott Bonvoy is abandoning its award chart and transitioning to a dynamic award pricing model throughout 2022. Book your stays now.

October 29, 2021 01:57 PM

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Paul Rubio

Where to Travel Next

Warm Your Winter With These 11 Hot Cocktails From Around the World

Whether it’s a festive “feuerzangenbowle” in Germany or a hot buttered rum fit for a sailor on the Atlantic, raise a glass of one of these warming drinks and toast to cold weather.

January 22, 2021 01:12 PM

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Audrey Bruno

Festivals + Events

7 Epic Mediterranean Festivals and the Best Places to Stay

From Costa del Sol’s Málaga Feria to Tuscany’s Mercantia, these palatial estates, romantic hideaways, and other fabulous onefinestay villas make the most of warm-weather celebrations.

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Cities We Love

In Search of New Orleans’s Past and Present

After a two-year hiatus, a writer returns to New Orleans to rediscover her roots through art, flavors, and memory.

February 16, 2022 02:15 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Hiking + Cycling

England’s New 2,800-Mile Trail Will Be the Longest Coastal Path in the World

The full route is slated to open in 2021, but portions are already accessible to eager hikers craving ocean views.

June 15, 2020 09:14 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Weekend Getaways

A Perfect Weekend in Montreal Is All About Historic Architecture and Modern Cuisine

A weekend is all you need to fall in love with this city’s historic neighborhoods, thriving art venues, and seriously good food.

October 11, 2023 11:30 AM

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Mayssam Samaha

Expedition Cruises

Say “Hello” to the World’s Most Luxurious Expedition Ship

A first look at the “Scenic Eclipse,” the newly launched mega-yacht with polar cruising capabilities, supersized suites, helicopters, and a submarine onboard.

September 9, 2019 07:33 PM

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Gene Sloan

A State cabin on the Eastern and Oriental Express with a velvet blue chair and couch and a table facing the window

Trains

11 Incredible Luxury Train Trips Around the World

Slow travel gets a stylish makeover with these luxury train trips.

August 26, 2025 02:20 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

Travel for Good

How to Be a Better Traveler in Puerto Rico

Recent reports have been of unruly visitors and flouted rules but there’s a better way to visit.

March 30, 2021 02:53 PM

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Jhoni Jackson

Travel Tales

Ghana’s Outstretched Hand

Recalling her first trip to Africa, a Black journalist reflects on missed opportunities—and a legacy she’s finally ready to explore.

December 16, 2020 02:57 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do Travelers Really Need Emergency Medical Insurance?

Illness or injury on vacation in a foreign country can be financially ruinous at best and life-threatening at worst.

December 6, 2017 05:29 PM

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David K. Gibson

Switzerland swimming beach river sunshine

Fall 2024

The Best Way to See Switzerland? Jump Into a River

Writer Bonnie Tsui travels to three Swiss cities to take part in the country’s beloved tradition of river swimming.

November 1, 2024 03:55 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

The views from the Sable Hotel on Chicago's Navy Pier are hard to beat.

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in Chicago

Whether you’re after downtown luxe or an intro to a new neighborhood, we’ve got you covered.

August 4, 2022 12:08 PM

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Elaine Glusac

The bathtubs at Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape face the Balinese jungle.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Luxury Resorts in Bali and the Indonesian Islands

Surf, sand, culture, and craftsmanship—these are the 15 most incredible properties in Bali and the Indonesian archipelago.

January 10, 2024 01:12 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

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