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Hotel News + Openings

A Cotswolds Countryside Estate Is the First Opening by a New Hotel Brand

Sister properties in Tuscany and Banff are the next to open from the new Emblems Collection from Accor.

December 19, 2025 02:14 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

The beach club at Palazzo Avino has a garden that faces the sea with striped red and white chairs, flowers, and trees.

Hotels

Two Women Hoteliers on The Amalfi Coast Turned This Hotel Into a Design Haven

Sisters Mariella and Attilia Avino, the hoteliers behind Palazzo Avino in Ravello, Italy, share the ways their hotel showcases Italian hospitality and design.

June 20, 2024 02:11 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Tips + News

The U.S. Ban on Travel Now Includes Europe, the U.K., and Ireland—What You Need to Know

The temporary ban has been extended to the U.K. and Ireland, effective midnight March 16, but U.S. citizens and their families are exempt.

March 14, 2020 02:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

A person pushing someone in a wheelchair in an airport

Air Travel News

Airlines Are (Slowly) Embracing Inclusivity and Accessibility. Here’s How.

From Braille signage to lanyards for unseen disabilities, these new amenities and programs aim to make the flying experience a little less stressful.

June 26, 2024 04:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Sunset over Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong

As of January 1, 2023, you’ll no longer need to go through passport control when traveling between Croatia and 26 other European countries.

December 8, 2022 01:02 PM

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Glacier National Park (left); Grandma Joy (center); Galapagos (right)

Longreads

94-Year-Old Grandma Joy Went Viral for Visiting Every U.S. National Park. Now, She’s Taking on Every Continent

Joy Ryan is already the oldest person to have visited all 63 U.S. national parks. She is currently on a mission with her grandson, Brad, to visit all seven continents.

March 5, 2025 12:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Health + Wellness

A Guide to Traveling With CBD

Apprehensive travelers are turning to CBD for its calming effects. But crossing borders with it can be tricky. We break down the rules for you—and the best products to try.

April 12, 2022 04:18 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden surrounded by autumnal trees

Stay Here Next

At This Reimagined Spa Retreat in Germany’s Black Forest, Wellness Extends Into the Woods

After a careful two-year renovation, the historic Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa is stepping into a new era of wellness shaped by the surrounding Black Forest.

December 1, 2025 07:42 AM

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Adam H. Graham

Illustration of a bus and flowers by Simone Noronha

Winter 2023

The Quiet Power of Visiting a Place Again (and Again)

Traveling to new places is thrilling. A return visit can lead to an even deeper experience.

December 16, 2022 11:37 AM

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Anu Taranath

Trains

12 of Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Stations

With their historical significance and elaborate architecture and design, these handsome buildings are destinations in themselves.

February 12, 2026 10:53 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Pappy's Smokehouse is in MIdtown, one of 79 neighborhoods in St. Louis

Food + Drink

Cracker-Thin Pizza, Frozen Custard, and Spicy Ridged Chips—These Are Must-Eat Foods in St. Louis

From gooey butter cake to Red Hot Riplets, the Gateway to the West has perfected comfort food.

February 9, 2026 11:54 AM

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Asonta Benetti

National Parks

Navigate the National Parks Better With These Essential Apps

Download these apps and, even when you’re far from cell service, they’ll help guide your adventures through some of our best-loved outdoor spaces.

August 23, 2019 08:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a small islet on the coast of the Bay of Biscay in the Basque Country, Spain.

Outdoor Adventure

Epic Multiday Hikes You Must Do Once in Your Life

Multiday hiking trips blend scenic trails with cultural encounters that enrich every day.

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