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Art + Culture

Paris’s Centre Pompidou Is Closing for 5 Years—Here Are 7 Art Alternatives in France

See optical illusions, sculptured gardens, and boundary-pushing art from Paris to the Loire Valley.

August 11, 2025 02:32 PM

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Manali Doshi

Taking in the views of the city by boat is one of the best ways to get a sense of the scale of Chicago's architecture.

Art + Culture

Chicago Is Known for Its Incredible Architecture—Here’s How to See It

In a city teeming with staggering architecture, it’s worthwhile to take more than a cursory look around.

October 24, 2022 01:59 PM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

Beaches

San Diego Is Famous for Its Beaches—and These Are the Very Best

From glitzy Coronado to rugged San Onofre, these represent the best of the SoCal coast.

October 12, 2023 12:55 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

International Beaches

This European Country Has 300 Miles of Coastline and Some of the Continent’s Most Underrated Beaches

Trade the packed beaches of Greece for the shores of this lesser-visited neighbor.

July 9, 2025 11:58 AM

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Joel Balsam

Style + Design

In a Medieval Swiss Town, the Art of Mechanical Timekeeping Keeps on Ticking

For more than 150 years, the International Watch Company has been a standard bearer for fine Swiss time pieces. Here’s what it’s like to go behind the scenes at their new workshop.

July 23, 2019 01:49 PM

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Victoria Gomelsky

Packing Tips + Gear

The 9 Best Packing Cubes for Travel

Whether you fold your clothes or roll them, packing cubes make it easier to get organized. Here are the best, tested and reviewed by frequent travelers.

February 20, 2025 01:56 AM

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Mike Arnot

Holland America Line's 'MS Nieuw Amsterdam' ship sailing through Alaska's Inside Passage with green snow-capped mountains all around

Cruise

The Best Alaska Cruises to Book in 2026, From New Luxury Yachts to Nature-Focused Expeditions

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure, an adults-only sailing, or a truly luxurious escape, these are the best Alaska cruises for every type of traveler.

January 28, 2026 01:22 PM

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Bailey Berg

Queen Street West is a trendy area that preserves a long stretch of ornate 19th century buildings with interesting shops.

Style + Design

The Best Boutiques in Toronto for All Your Shopping Needs

Whether you’re looking for unique books or high-end apparel, you’ll be able to find a favorite souvenir in one of these locally owned shops.

May 31, 2023 03:41 PM

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Michael Kaminer

A suite on Riverside Luxury Cruises, featuring a bed with green decorative pillows and a desk with a mirror above it

River Cruises

This River Cruise Line Is One of the Best-Kept Secrets on Europe’s Rivers

Some of the most luxurious river cruise sailings in Europe are also some of the most affordable.

June 11, 2024 07:30 AM

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Jeri Clausing

The rituals deck at Palmaia, the House of Aia

Health + Wellness

A Skeptical Traveler Finds Inner Peace—and a Great Vegan Croissant—at a Mexican Wellness Retreat

Hidden on a 14-acre property in the beach-fronted jungles of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Palmaia encourages guests to look inward and connect with the region’s otherworldly beauty.

January 9, 2023 08:58 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Hotels

Bask in Natural Beauty and Truly Relax at These 7 Eco-Luxury Hotels in Puerto Rico

The growing number of green properties on this tropical island make it a natural choice for blissed-out wellness retreats—and an emerging sustainability leader.

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