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Move Over Marfa: This Is the New Art Hot Spot in Texas

The border city of 1 million people, along the Rio Grande between Mexico and New Mexico, is just a three-hour drive from that high desert town of minimalism and conceptual art.

February 13, 2025 05:18 PM

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Sunshine Flint

photo illustration of a view through an airline window onto a stunning vista of an open-air room in the mountains with a bed and a wooden table and chairs

Loyalty + Rewards

These Are the Airline Loyalty Programs That Are Actually Worth It, According to Experts

Airline loyalty programs, many travelers say, aren’t what they used to be. But some are still well worth it—just for different purposes.

February 13, 2025 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Health + Wellness

How to Actually Relax on Vacation

The pursuit of happiness—and balance—in a topsy-turvy world.

August 17, 2022 08:13 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Destination Spotlight

The Best Hotels and Resorts in Minnesota for a Truly Local Stay

Find your home away from home at these unique stays, from rural resorts and cozy B&Bs to stylish hotels in the center of the city.

September 28, 2021 05:18 PM

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Cinnamon Janzer

Travel for Good

VIDEO: African Countries Are Joining Together to Build a 4,750-Mile Wall of Trees

World of Good is a video series featuring feel-good stories that often get buried in our newsfeeds. In this episode, we look at a tree-planting project that has become a movement.

May 13, 2020 07:30 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Epic Trips

How to Get the Best Parthenon Views in Athens? Go Rock Climbing

The growing sport has new bouldering routes that merge history with modern life.

May 19, 2026 06:18 PM

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Ryleigh Norgrove

Cities We Love

6 Great Things to Do in Paris’s Haut Marais

Discover where the locals eat pastries, buy stationery, and shop for fresh produce in this happening Parisian neighborhood north of the Seine.

January 10, 2020 03:28 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Museums + Galleries

The Louvre Is Now Offering a Tour Inspired by Jay-Z and Beyoncé

A self-guided tour at the historic Paris museum enables visitors to check out prominent artworks featured in the Carters’ internet-breaking music video.

July 11, 2018 04:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

The pool at sunset at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, California.

Hotels We Love

The 19 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Los Angeles

In a city known for its luxury, these 19 hotels are standouts. Each offers a unique take on world-class hospitality and L.A. glamour.

June 9, 2025 10:58 AM

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Chris Dong

Health + Wellness

In Barcelona for Vacation—and Fertility Treatments

When I traveled to Barcelona at the height of the pandemic, it was an insurance plan for the future.

March 7, 2022 12:55 PM

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Yulia Denisyuk

Festivals + Events

One of the Biggest Black Travel Festivals Is Coming to New Jersey

Newark, New Jersey, isn’t exactly known as a tourist hot spot—that’s just fine with Nomadness Fest.

September 8, 2022 01:25 PM

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Sarah Enelow-Snyder

COVID + Travel

Spain Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

A writer based in Barcelona describes the current situation in Spain and what travelers who want to go should know.

July 12, 2021 07:27 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

Paris, France - 06 April 2025: Tuileries gardens in spring

Cities We Love

How to Spend One Perfect Day in Paris

Locals recommend neighborhoods, antique book stalls, gallery-like designer shops, and—most importantly—towers of pastries, seafood, and natural wine.

February 11, 2026 01:38 PM

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Lane Nieset

Road Trips

Colorado’s Scenic Byways Could Be Your First Electric Road Trip

By electrifying its most scenic byways, the state is inviting sustainable travelers to explore further.

May 28, 2021 02:55 PM

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Ashley Mateo

Vincy Overwater Villas at the Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines feature white walls and thatched roofs.

Stay Here Next

This New Resort in the Caribbean Is Being Called “Sandals 2.0.” Here’s Why.

St. Vincent’s first all-inclusive resort immerses guests in the destination and signals the future of the Caribbean-owned brand.

September 17, 2024 12:12 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

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