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The dive jetty of the diving school at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives

Hotels

I Spent a Week Scuba Diving at a Luxury Resort—Here’s Why (and Where) I’d Do It Again

You don’t have to rough it to scuba dive in epic underwater sites. These hotels pair luxury with world-class reefs.

April 16, 2025 11:22 AM

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Chris Dong

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

Stay Here Next

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

Front view of a cream-colored Chaumont Castle in France's Loire region with a black roof and lawn interspersed with flowers and bushes in the foreground

River Cruises

There’s an Amazing Way to Explore Some of France’s Most Beautiful Regions—And You May Not Even Know About It

Many people don’t realize how much of France can—and perhaps should—be visited in this truly unique way.

April 10, 2025 08:46 PM

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Jeri Clausing

the Grotto in Bruce Peninsula National Park featuring a rocky alcove and turquoise blue water

Cruise

These Lakes Are So Big and Beautiful That You Can Take Multiday Cruises Along Them

Some lakes are as big as a small sea, so perhaps it’s little surprise that on these stunning bodies of water, you can take an overnight cruise to better explore their impressive shores.

May 23, 2024 07:10 PM

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Fran Golden

Outdoor Adventure

In India, Astrotourism Is Looking Up

The country’s vastness means opportunities abound to better see the stars.

May 4, 2022 01:40 PM

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Agnee Ghosh

Outdoor Adventure

La Belle Étoile: Why You Should Go Stargazing in France This Year

The pandemic saw a rise in Dark Sky Reserves opening across Europe. But no nation has done more to protect the nighttime stars than France.

October 21, 2022 07:08 PM

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Adam H. Graham

A view of a sunlit church on the Rhine river with pink flowers in the foreground in Strasbourg, France.

Journeys: Cruise

The Best Times to Cruise Without the Crowds

Emerald Cruises & Tours follows the seasons by sailing Europe’s rivers when blossoms and vineyards are at their peak, and heading south for Caribbean warmth in the winter.

Sponsored by Emerald Cruises & Tours

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Health + Wellness

This Japanese Island Is Home to Thousands of Hot Springs

Oita, on Japan’s southernmost Kyushu Island, has thousands of hot springs to explore. Here’s how to make the most of your time there.

May 10, 2023 02:39 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Califas Shrimps from Illyanna Maisonet's Diasporican

Books

Illyanna Maisonet Explores Puerto Rican American Cuisine’s Past—and Future—in Her Debut Cookbook

Guichis, lechón, picadillo: Take a deep, delicious dive into the foods of the Puerto Rican diaspora with “Diasporican.”

October 17, 2022 03:20 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel is a shining example of Belle Époque-era architecture.

Hotels

Behind the Scenes at the Cannes Film Festival’s Buzziest Hotel

The newly reimagined Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel, is ready for its close-up.

May 11, 2023 09:18 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

The 8 Best San Diego Airbnbs to Rent

Live like a local in San Diego by basing your stay at one of the city’s top neighborhood Airbnbs.

March 2, 2021 09:24 PM

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Archana Ram

Festivals + Events

In UAE Desert, Camels Compete for Crowns in Beauty Pageant

Tens of thousands of camels have gathered to compete for the title of most beautiful.

December 28, 2021 04:00 PM

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Isabel DeBre

COVID + Travel

Despite COVID, the World’s Largest Bagpiping Festival Goes On

In Glasgow, Scotland, Piping Live! 2021 adapts to the pandemic with hybrid online and in-person concerts this month, hoping to reach even more music lovers around the globe.

August 3, 2021 06:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Air Travel News

Thousands of Spring Break Flights Were Canceled—What’s the Issue?

JetBlue, Southwest, Alaska, and American were all affected.

April 4, 2022 12:53 PM

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Tali Arbel

Hiking + Cycling

Where Should You Hike Near Asheville? We Asked a Local

Whether you’re in it for the exercise, the views, or the fun, Black Dome Mountain Sports owner Trent Thomas knows the best hikes.

April 3, 2021 11:49 AM

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Melanie Haiken

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