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Style + Design

Ask a Local: Where Should I Shop in Santa Monica?

An insider’s take on the best shopping on the Westside.

May 19, 2021 01:24 PM

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Jane Sung

Hotels

Checking In with the Park Hyatt New York

A contemporary art collection and one-of-a-kind amenities are among the reasons this Midtown Manhattan hotel meets our “AFAR Recommended” standards. Here’s a closer look at what to expect.

Sponsored by Park Hyatt

Hiking + Cycling

Chile Opens 1,700-Mile Hiking Trail Connecting 17 National Parks

If you’ve already conquered the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails, you’ll want to add Chile’s brand-new Route of Parks to your list.

October 2, 2018 07:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Loyalty + Rewards

Why You Should Get the New Hyatt Credit Card Bonus With up to 60,000 Points

60,000 bonus points is enough for two nights at luxury hotels like Ventana Big Sur and the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme.

January 29, 2021 08:39 PM

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Eric Rosen

People playing in a riverbed in Slovenia.

Fall 2023

Learning the Value of Slowing Down on Slovenia’s Juliana Trail

Cheese dumplings, medieval towns, and ancient mountains—one writer hikes the 167-mile-long Juliana Trail.

December 1, 2023 01:06 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Green sunglasses with a geometrical shape

Hotels

These Boutique Hotels Will Now Loan You Fun Wardrobe Accessories During Your Stay—for Free

Whether you actually forgot an item or just want to try out a new purse or pair of sunglasses, a new partnership between Kimpton and Anthropologie has you covered.

July 20, 2023 06:58 PM

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Bailey Berg

Those whose reservations were canceled between 2020 and 2022 get first dibs on visits in 2023.

February 17, 2023 05:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

Rafael Nadal, Richard Branson Bring New Hotels—and Attention—to Mallorca

The largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands has become a hotbed of celebrity hotels yet remains blissfully low key.

June 28, 2023 01:30 PM

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Mark Ellwood

History + Culture

On the Modern Silk Road, Discover the Colors and Characters of Uzbekistan

Writer Anya von Bremzen reveals why now is the time to experience the Central Asian country’s ancient flavors and traditions.

October 10, 2019 05:11 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Winter Sports

A First-Timer’s Guide to Mammoth Lakes, California

Southern Californians love Mammoth—and it’s easy to see why.

June 24, 2022 12:55 PM

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Tim Chester

COVID + Travel

Alaska Visitors Can Provide Coronavirus Test Results to Skip Quarantine

The state was the first to offer the option of providing a negative COVID-19 test result as an alternative to an otherwise mandatory 14 days of self-isolation.

August 25, 2020 12:05 AM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Culture

Largest Yayoi Kusama Exhibit Ever Opens in New York City

The “Princess of Polka Dots” unveils new paintings, sculptures, and one of her signature Infinity Mirror Rooms.

May 11, 2023 03:37 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The exterior of Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel

Hotels

5 of Switzerland’s Most Stylish Boutique Hotels

From a minimalist sanctuary in Zurich to a modernist retreat nestled in the Alps, check into these inspiring properties during your next visit to what’s known as the Playground of Europe.

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