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Panama: Come for the Canal; Stay for the Sofitel Legend Hotel

Panama City is best known to travelers for its famous canal, but a new hotel from Sofitel Legend is elevating the city’s profile.

June 30, 2023 10:49 AM

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Billie Cohen

Working Flower Farm South Africa Airbnb Pool

Hotels

14 Airbnbs You’ll Want to Book Just for the Pool

From Palm Springs to Palermo, these Airbnbs with pools are worth adding to your wish list for future trips.

June 28, 2023 08:02 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Art + Architecture

What Do Georgia O’Keeffe and David Bowie Have in Common? This Island

We spoke with Tom Butterfield, founder of the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, about Bermuda’s important place in art.

February 7, 2017 12:47 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Restaurants + Cafés

Refugee Chefs Are Revolutionizing the U.S. Food Scene

Restaurants and pop-up dinners led by immigrants and asylees cook up cutting-edge cuisine with a side of cross-cultural connection.

December 6, 2018 03:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Museums + Galleries

The Smithsonian’s Newest Docent Is a Robot That Speaks Swahili

She’s part of an army of android ambassador who will field visitors’ frequently asked questions, tell stories, play games, and, of course, pose for selfies.

April 30, 2018 03:04 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Art + Culture

12 Movies Set in Tokyo to Stream Right Now

If you’re longing for a trip to Tokyo, get a shot of Japanese culture by watching these movies—from anime to film festival favorites—all set in the capital city.

May 15, 2020 05:30 PM

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Staff

History + Culture

Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris

The late entertainer and activist has received France’s highest honor, joining French luminaries such as Voltaire, Marie Curie, and Victor Hugo.

November 30, 2021 07:28 PM

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Sylvie Corbet

COVID + Travel

Vaccinated Travelers No Longer Need COVID Tests to Enter the Bahamas

On May 1, fully vaccinated travelers will be exempt from COVID-19 testing requirements to enter the Bahamas. Here’s what you need to know before you decide to book an island getaway.

April 29, 2021 12:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

In Iran, Isolated Musicians Perform From Rooftops

These musicians, including members of the National Orchestra of Iran, are using their makeshift stages to bring joy to the people affected by the Middle East’s worst coronavirus outbreak.

April 16, 2020 03:18 PM

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Ebrahim Noroozi

Cruise

The Hottest Cruise Destination of 2022 Isn’t Where You Might Think

A flock of sleek new ships is sailing here—and it isn’t far from home.

June 28, 2022 02:55 PM

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Fran Golden

History + Culture

To See One of Paris’s Top Attractions, Go Underground

In Paris, the streets show off domes, spires, and monuments that attract millions of visitors every year. But beneath this architectural splendor, there’s an entire subterranean world.

March 10, 2022 10:47 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Sometimes, visiting places like Seneca Rocks are best made by car.

Road Trips

Travel to the Newest U.S. National Park and Other West Virginia Wonders on This Road Trip of a Lifetime

It isn’t heaven, but it’s pretty darn close.

September 9, 2022 06:40 PM

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Madeline Weinfield

Health + Wellness

Smell Your Way to Better Travel Memories

Scent is inexorably linked to memory. Author Maggie Downs explores what makes aromas so enduring—and how we can sniff out more powerful travel experiences.

November 19, 2021 12:45 PM

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Maggie Downs

Suites at the Aman New York in Midtown Manhattan start at 745 square feet.

Hotels

Inside the $3,200-a-Night Aman New York, Manhattan’s Most Anticipated Hotel Opening

The room rates are eye-watering—but the promise from the brand is that a couple of nights at an Aman will feel like a week staying anywhere else.

October 11, 2022 01:36 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

dining table with eight chairs at the Toscana on the Oceania Vista cruise ship

Ocean Cruises

Oceania’s First New Cruise Ship in a Decade Sets High Bar for Fine Dining at Sea

The 1,200-passenger “Vista” also offers some of the best new solo cabins as well as impressive onboard and in-port immersive experiences.

May 26, 2023 07:30 PM

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Terry Ward

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