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The Making of an NYC Powerhouse, On Her Own Terms

How the city helped activist-turned-entrepreneur Tenicka Boyd merge fashion, travel, and community into her own inspired way of life.

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Lynn Brown

A hotel lobby with boldly patterned wallpaper, potted trees, mirrors and artwork on the walls, and a patterned area rug

Hotels We Love

These Are the 15 Best Hotel Getaways in New England

New England is brimming with historic grande dames, design-minded boutique hotels, wellness retreats, and glamping getaways.

May 29, 2024 01:29 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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

Weekend Getaways

A Weekend Getaway to Sedona Satisfies All the Senses

Eye-popping beauty isn’t the only reason to visit Arizona’s red rock country. Sedona is rich with arts, spirituality, food, and plenty of outdoor adventure.

February 28, 2022 05:51 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

collage of two photos. one shows a British Airways airplane in flight against a blue sky. the other shows a close-up of a person in a grey sweatshirt wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard which is green with a pattern of yellow sunflowers on it

Accessible Travel

5 Services That Help Neurodivergent Travelers Travel Confidently

Travel is getting easier—and more enjoyable—for people with autism, thanks to a growing list of support programs and certifications.

April 4, 2025 01:54 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

An overhead view of Barton Creek in Austin, Texas

Natural Wonders

Finding Soul and Spirit in Austin’s Barton Springs Pool

One writer dives into the rich history of the beloved pool.

October 20, 2021 02:15 PM

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Kayla Stewart

Where to Go in Summer

What to Know Before Visiting the U.K. This Summer

Coronations, Eurovision finals—and that’s just in May.

April 13, 2023 12:01 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Cities We Love

How to Support Black-Owned Businesses in Brooklyn

Kimberly Drew, who’s known for her work promoting Black artists, recommends her picks of Black-owned businesses in her Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood and beyond. Plus, some from AFAR

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Paula Apkan

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in the World: The 2020 Stay List

These new hotels also build genuine connections between their guests and their local communities.

April 8, 2020 11:45 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

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Air Travel News

Following a Recent Crash, Should You Worry About the Safety of Flying in a Helicopter?

Experts weigh in on the track record of helicopters in the aftermath of a tragic helicopter crash in New York’s Hudson River.

April 21, 2025 09:28 PM

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Barbara Peterson

The Bushnells live in Granada, Nicaragua; they retired to the Central American country in 2006.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

We Retired in Nicaragua 18 Years Ago. Here Are the Pros—and Cons—of Retiring Abroad

A married couple sought an early retirement overseas 18 years ago. In an interview, they share why they chose Nicaragua and what their next adventure is.

May 22, 2024 05:05 PM

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Andrew Parks

The overwater villas at Six Senses Laamu were built using sustainable local timber.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Luxury Beach Resorts in the World

The world’s best beach resorts put cultural and environmental preservation front and center.

June 2, 2023 05:16 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Hotels

The 10 Best Hotels in Cape Town

These 10 superb retreats—many of them new or renovated—allow you to truly live like a local.

August 12, 2022 01:14 PM

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Mary Holland

Spring 2024

I Took the Most Out-of-This-World Road Trip in America

My solo trip through Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway reminded me why traveling to remote corners of the world is worth it.

May 16, 2024 02:55 PM

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Tiana Attride

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Air Travel News

Seaplane Flights From Manhattan to D.C. Are Launching This Fall

The route offers faster door-to-door travel than jets or trains, taking off from the water in Manhattan and landing on the tarmac in D.C.

August 19, 2022 12:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

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