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“Two Pinkies Up” for Alain Ducasse’s Tasty New White Tea

Concocted by the Michelin-starred chef to celebrate Paris-based Kusmi Tea’s 150th anniversary, this exotic blend is good enough to make a coffee-lover reconsider.

March 23, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

a white curved modern building beneath a blue sky

Style + Design

Zaha Hadid Was an Architectural Visionary. Here’s Where to Find Her Most Iconic Buildings.

Futuristic designs by the late architect, “the Queen of the Curve,” are some of the world’s most celebrated structures.

September 9, 2025 04:07 AM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

The Ultimate Beach Packing List for a Weeklong Vacation

Packing for your surf-and-sand vacation is as stress-free as a day at the beach, thanks to this easy reference guide to your essentials for a week.

March 2, 2024 01:24 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Historical downtown area of Charleston, South Carolina, USA at twilight.

Cities We Love

In Charleston, a Modern Art Scene Thrives

Four Charleston tastemakers explain how the city inspires their art and fosters a sense of community. Plus: an insider’s guide to exploring the city.

June 18, 2024 12:25 PM

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Ellen Schmedinghoff

The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern and its surrounding gardens

Hotels

7 New and Reimagined Hotels and the California Regions They Call Home

Whether making their debut or unveiling renovations, these are some of the best accommodations to book for a Golden State getaway—and regional travel tips for each.

Sponsored by Visit California

AFAR Approved

I’m Obsessed With These Reusable Travel Bottles

As hotels ban mini shampoo bottles, a good travel-size option is more important than ever.

November 14, 2022 10:08 AM

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Maggie Fuller

Packing Tips + Gear

Away’s Colorful New Suitcases Are Only Available at Nordstrom—and Selling out Quickly

This limited-edition luggage comes in primary colors that will stand out on any baggage carousel.

January 22, 2019 12:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: Escape to Calistoga, Napa Valley’s Chic Wellness Hideaway

With a long tradition of welcoming spa seekers to its natural hot springs and mud baths, Calistoga is now in the midst of a modern renaissance.

January 28, 2022 08:23 PM

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Michelle Baran

Mashpi Ecological Reserve, Ecuador, Highlands, Cloud Forest

Sustainable Travel

Can A.I. Make Travel More Climate-Friendly?

Artificial intelligence is poised to help the travel industry reduce emissions and support conservation. But the technology comes with challenges.

August 23, 2024 09:36 AM

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Chloe Bergé

Expedition Cruises

Is Antarctica Getting Too Popular for Its Own Good?

This past season was the busiest—and deadliest—on record for Antarctica. Has the White Continent fallen prey to overtourism?

April 21, 2023 05:36 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Winter Sports

Vail Buys Whistler in Ski Resort Shocker

Another week, another merger and acquisition in the world of travel

August 9, 2016 05:12 PM

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Matt Villano

Cities We Love

How to Recreate a Day in Sydney at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary to recreate the best parts of a day in Sydney from home, until a time when we can visit again.

May 21, 2020 03:04 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Cruise

7 Best Mediterranean Cruises for Every Type of Traveler

A sailing in the Mediterranean is awash with art, architecture, sun-kissed coastlines, and world-class cuisine.

September 23, 2022 08:05 PM

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Elissa Garay

Holiday Travel

13 Travel Gifts Under $25

Stocking stuffers to check off all the travelers on your list.

November 4, 2024 12:16 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Boston Logan International Airport, Boston, United States

Air Travel News

This New “Remote Terminal” Allows Passengers to Avoid Crowded Security Lines at a Busy Northeast Hub

The pilot program will allow some fliers to use an off-site location for screening and check-in.

May 20, 2026 04:06 PM

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Blane Bachelor

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