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The World’s 25 Safest Countries for LGBTQ Travelers

A 2025 index ranks countries based on how safe and welcoming they are for the queer community, accounting for civil- and human-rights protections and antidiscrimination laws.

June 4, 2025 08:46 AM

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Sarah Buder

Museums + Galleries

Egypt Parades Royal Mummies to New Museum

In a show of Pharaonic heritage, Egypt held a massive parade to move 22 royal mummies to the newly opened National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo.

April 5, 2021 12:50 PM

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Samy Magdy

Art + Culture

For Cinephiles, 6 Must-Visit Museums and Exhibitions This Spring

There’s no need to wait for summer: See a blockbuster now.

March 7, 2024 11:57 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Spain, Bilbao, Guggenheim Museum and La Salve Bridge

Where to Travel Next

5 Must-Visit Cities if You Love Architecture

From art nouveau wonders to Frank Gehry masterpieces, embark on a journey of discovery through these destinations on expert-guided tours.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operator Association

People walking around New York's jFK airport with a Christmas tree in the middle of the walkway

Air Travel News

Thanksgiving is The Busiest Day of the Year for Travel, But These Dates Also Top The List

The holidays often bring some of the most congested days at the country’s airports and on the roads. Here’s what AAA and TSA predict.

November 24, 2025 05:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

First Toulouse-Lautrec Retrospective in Almost 30 Years Debuts in Paris

A special exhibition of the post-impressionist painter’s work is on view at the Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées through January 2020.

October 17, 2019 04:04 PM

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Sarah Buder

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Cities We Love

The Essential English City to Visit—and the Best Things to Do There

Manchester has always been radical, so it’s no surprise that the northern English city is pushing the country’s arts and culture scenes into new territory as well.

December 12, 2023 09:53 AM

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Billie Cohen

Sunset over a bridge with two turrets, with a conical skyscraper on the left

Cities We Love

The 10 Best Cities in Europe in 2026 Promise Culture, Creativity, and Green Space

Copenhagen climbs from 14, and the top three cities hold firm in Resonance’s annual rankings.

March 3, 2026 07:52 AM

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Lucy Kehoe

Aerial view of Park Hotel Vitznau beside lake in mountains

Hotels We Love

These 11 Hotels Put You in Switzerland’s Most Idyllic Settings

Dreamy Alpine retreats. Belle Époque icons. Epic spa resorts. These are Switzerland’s top 11 hotels.

July 30, 2024 01:23 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Kobba Klintar, an old pilot station in Aland archipelago with cafe and museum. Picturesque landscape with island. at Baltic Sea. Aland Islands, Finland. Europe.

Where to Travel Next

The Secret Island Escape in the World’s Happiest Country

These enchanting Baltic Sea islands occupy the sunniest spot in northern Europe.

February 21, 2023 01:17 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Botánika Osa Peninsula sits within the Osa Peninsula's rainforest.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: Botánika Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica

Located on the green Osa Peninsula, this resort offers a comfortable base for nature-filled adventures.

February 16, 2023 11:16 PM

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Jessie Beck

a woman in braids holds a small glass piece at the Corning Museum's glass shop. she is surrounded by other glass pieces.

Museums + Galleries

What to Buy at the World’s Coolest Museum Gift Shops. Because We All Know the Shops Are Why We Go to Museums.

Because sometimes the finest masterpiece is the one you take home.

November 24, 2025 07:58 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Emirates airplane on the tarmac with a set of boarding steps drawn up to the plane's left side

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Credit Cards for Transferring Points to Airline and Hotel Partners

You can transfer credit card points to airline- or hotel-specific loyalty programs (as needed) for business-class seats, suite upgrades, and more.

May 28, 2025 02:23 PM

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Paul Rubio

exterior of Boon Fly Café, a restaurant in a big red barn-style building in Napa

Restaurants + Cafés

Where the Locals Eat in Napa Valley

Not sure which restaurant to book on your trip to this iconic Californian wine region? Ask a local.

October 7, 2023 01:28 PM

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Courtney Humiston

People

At 84, Puerto Rico’s Most Celebrated Artist Will “Never” Stop Painting

Called “one of Puerto Rico’s greatest cultural ambassadors,” Antonio Martorell was recently awarded a National Medal of Arts.

August 7, 2023 12:21 PM

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Herson Guerrero

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