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This guest room at the Portrait Roma offers views of the Spanish Steps.

These Are the 21 Best Luxury, Boutique, and Historic Hotels in Rome

Rome’s hotel scene is as lively and varied as the city itself. Here are 21 places that let you experience the Eternal City in comfort and style.

May 29, 2025 11:36 AM

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Erica Firpo

View or Lucerne's Old Town on the river bank.

Destination Spotlight

Where Locals Go in Switzerland in Winter

Fondue nights, snowy hikes, and alpine views locals love.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism

Two Bedroom Villa at Adronis wellness concept

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Destination Spas Around the World

If you’re looking for serenity in 2024, check out these top destination spas.

January 31, 2024 12:53 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Books

The Top 5 New International Libraries Are Definitely Worth a Detour

From China to the Netherlands, the International Federation of Library Association’s top picks include several creatively repurposed buildings.

August 30, 2021 06:45 PM

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Mae Hamilton

A hill villa at the Maxx Royal Bodrum in Türkiye with a private infinity-edged pool facing the sea.

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Inside Türkiye’s Most Glamorous New Resort

The luxurious new Maxx Royal Bodrum offers world-class design, gourmet dining, and a secluded Aegean location ideal for both relaxation and high-energy nightlife.

October 11, 2024 12:33 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Cafe table on a balcony overlooking lake and mountains in Switzerland

Hotels

9 Airbnbs With Breathtaking Views

From the Swiss Alps to the Brazilian rain forest, these Airbnbs are worth booking just for the views.

September 25, 2023 01:55 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Art + Architecture

Behind the Scenes at the Vatican’s Hidden Mosaic Studio

In a tucked-away workshop restricted from the crowds of Vatican City, highly skilled artisans painstakingly preserve and create traditional Italian artworks.

May 29, 2019 06:33 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Art + Culture

How Madrid Artists Brought Flamenco Back Amid the Pandemic

Performers dance behind plastic screens and customers get a temperature check, but the show does go on.

October 8, 2020 05:58 PM

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Health + Wellness

Inside Sky Lagoon, Iceland’s New Geothermal Spa

At Sky Lagoon, which opened in spring 2021, Icelandic bathing traditions are honored in style.

February 14, 2022 03:31 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Hotels

9 Hotels That Celebrate Important Women

Women finally get their due at these hotels, which put their stories front and center.

March 5, 2021 10:25 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Nayara Bocas del Toro Panama's Elephant House restaurant on a pier over the Caribbean Sea

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A New Overwater Villa Retreat in Panama Is a Nature Lover’s Paradise

Nayara Bocas del Toro offers a new—and luxurious—way to experience Panama’s wildlife-rich islands in the Caribbean Sea.

March 31, 2023 11:53 AM

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Billie Cohen

Hotels

How to Experience the Renaissance of This Classic New York City Neighborhood

Surrounded by excellent dining and cultural activities in the NoMad district, The Evelyn hotel’s art deco style offers a contemporary version of Manhattan’s turn-of-the-century elegance.

Sponsored by The Evelyn Hotel

Books

What It’s Like to Be a “Passenger” on a Capsizing Ship

In his new memoir-slash-survival story, author and travel writer Chaney Kwak recaps 48 hours on the “Viking Sky” that aged him decades.

June 2, 2021 03:15 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Small Ship Cruises

Exploring Indonesia’s Remote Islands on a 12-Person Luxury Sailing Yacht

Get off the beaten path and far from the summer travel crowds on “Vela,” a UNESCO-protected style of passenger vessel known as a phinisi.

June 13, 2023 08:23 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

The best Airbnbs in Costa Rica take advantage of the country's abundant nature and unbeatable views.

Hotels

From Surf Towns to Cloud Forests, These Are Costa Rica’s Dreamiest Airbnbs

The best way to embrace the country’s pura vida is by staying in one of these nature-surrounded rental properties.

April 16, 2024 06:18 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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