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Food + Drink

Mezcal vs. Tequila: Everything You Need to Know

We dive into the differences between the spirits, including how they’re made—and the brands you should be buying.

March 26, 2020 09:48 AM

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Tyler Moss

Hotels We Love

These Are the 25 Best Four-Star Hotels in NYC

A dose of luxury, at a gentler price—these are the 25 best four-star hotels in New York City.

February 6, 2026 08:13 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Camping

The Best Camping Gear for Casual Campers

Skip the ultra-technical backpacking gear and add a bit of ease and comfort to your camping trip with camping gear designed for your kind of adventure.

April 27, 2021 02:07 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Air Travel News

A Complete Guide to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport

You may think you know JFK inside and out, but a lot has changed over the course of the pandemic—and more (big) changes are coming.

May 16, 2022 08:33 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Art + Architecture

Norway’s New Art Museum Doubles as a Twisting Bridge Above a River

Just north of Oslo, the striking structure designed by the acclaimed Bjarke Ingels Group features works by renowned artists in a spiraling space.

October 11, 2019 04:27 PM

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Terry Ward

Hotels

Cobblers Cove in Barbados Reopens, Unveiling Five-Year Renovation

Insider intel from owner and designer Sam de Teran

October 10, 2019 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Epic Trips

Why Canada’s Pristine Wilderness Is Best Seen on a Heli-Hike

Flying over dramatic alpine scenery to remote ridges in the Canadian Rockies offers thrills and vantage points that few have experienced.

October 7, 2019 04:09 PM

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Tim Chester

Art + Architecture

Digital Art Installation Turns Historic NYC Building Into an Ocean Liner

The innovative Montreal-based company Moment Factory transforms public and private spaces into digital art pieces around the world.

August 27, 2018 06:49 PM

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Christine H. O’Toole

Water Sports

How to Explore the Ocean Like a Cousteau

Jacques Cousteau’s grandson, Fabien, shares his advice on conservation and how to enjoy the Caribbean to the fullest.

March 15, 2017 02:57 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

AFAR Advisor

How Querido Hotels Make for Cherished Travel Memories

At these family-owned properties, a farm-to-table ethos and deep connection to the destination deliver out-of-the-box experiences.

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COVID + Travel

These U.S. and International Airports Have COVID-19 Testing Facilities

Where you can get tested before takeoff or after landing.

December 15, 2020 04:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Weekend Getaways

10 Cozy Hotels for a Romantic Getaway

For a dreamy weekend away, snuggle up at one of these sweet retreats with fireplaces, hot tubs, and more.

June 10, 2020 09:21 AM

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Erika Hueneke

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Taste the Big Easy Like a Native New Orleanian

Poppy Tooker, food icon and award-winning radio host of NPR’s “Louisiana Eats!,” shares the local flavors you’ll taste only in the Crescent City.

August 8, 2017 11:26 AM

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Sarah Buder

Restaurants + Cafés

Refugee Chefs Are Revolutionizing the U.S. Food Scene

Restaurants and pop-up dinners led by immigrants and asylees cook up cutting-edge cuisine with a side of cross-cultural connection.

December 6, 2018 03:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

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Hotels

These Are the 18 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Chicago

Find the retreat that best matches your taste in the Windy City.

May 28, 2025 07:30 AM

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Heidi Mitchell

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