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Charleston’s enduring taste for the hard stuff—evident both in posh hotel bars along Upper King Street and low-down dives on the harbor—can be traced all the way back to its colonial days.

April 18, 2019 03:34 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

The Future of Travel

8 New Cruise Ships That Will Make Waves in 2018

Next year, the cruising scene grows with fresh launches, far-reaching new routes, and a focus on sustainability.

December 4, 2017 05:25 PM

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Elissa Garay

Outdoor Adventure

I Went Bird Watching in Colombia From My Couch and You Should Too

Try virtual bird watching now, and it could make you a better traveler the next time you hit the road.

April 17, 2020 04:16 PM

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Jeremy Saum

Hotels

Is Detroit the Next Big Boutique Hotel Destination?

Hockeytown transforms into Hoteltown with five exciting properties on the horizon.

March 16, 2018 08:28 PM

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Sara Button

Festivals + Events

California’s Lightning in a Bottle Is the Feel-Good Music Festival of the Year

From May 24 to 27, this immersive cultural exposition will attract some 30,000 enlightenment-seekers to the dusty San Antonio Recreation Area in Central California.

May 10, 2018 07:07 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Health + Wellness

Sorry, You Have to Get Buck Naked for These Awesome Travel Experiences

No. Clothing. Allowed.

January 21, 2016 06:30 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Cities We Love

Why You Need to Spend a Weekend in Johannesburg Now

May 8, 2015 05:17 PM

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Jen Murphy

Health + Wellness

Inside Monkey Island Estate’s Floating Spa on the River Thames

A spa that combines booze and botany on a barge? Here’s what it’s like to get the signature treatment at Monkey Island Estate, one of the U.K.’s most exciting new hotels.

July 23, 2019 09:27 AM

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Mary Holland

Restaurants + Cafés

The Amazing Food and Drink Scene in this State May Surprise You

Arizona is the place to be for those passionate about farm-to-table cuisine, craft beer, and locally made wine.

Sponsored by Arizona office of Tourism

Style + Design

A Fashion Designer Shares His Favorite Spots in the Colorful, Creative Bahamas

Local Theodore Elyett finds inspiration in his island home’s rich history, Crayola-hued architecture, and culture of entrepreneurship—Here are his go-to places.

July 30, 2019 12:54 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Air Travel News

A Complete Guide to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport

You may think you know JFK inside and out, but a lot has changed over the course of the pandemic—and more (big) changes are coming.

May 16, 2022 08:33 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Located near the border with Syria, Gaziantep boasts a reputation as one of the region's great foodie cities.

Summer 2022

Syrian Refugees Are Transforming an Ancient Turkish City’s Food Culture

Writer Anya von Bremzen explores the fluid nature of food, identity, and community in Gaziantep, a Turkish city renowned for its cuisine—and reshaped by the Syrian war.

September 27, 2022 01:22 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Museums + Galleries

Refinery29’s Art Pop-Up Is Coming to San Francisco (and Tickets Just Went on Sale)

The ever-Instagrammable exhibit heads to the Bay Area for the first time this summer. Spots will sell out quickly, so snag yours now.

May 2, 2018 05:11 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel for Good

What Travelers Can Do to Save the Planet

Travel can be used as a force for positive change.

April 22, 2020 09:22 AM

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Staff

Weekend Getaways

10 Cozy Hotels for a Romantic Getaway

For a dreamy weekend away, snuggle up at one of these sweet retreats with fireplaces, hot tubs, and more.

June 10, 2020 09:21 AM

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Erika Hueneke

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