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This Iconic Manhattan Hotel Reopened With a New York–Themed Cocktail Menu—and an $80,000 Suite

The Four Seasons Hotel New York reopened in mid-November after four years of closure.

January 13, 2025 01:36 PM

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'Places To Love' host Samantha Brown sits on the end of a green canoe on a river flowing through the rainforests of northern Costa Rica

We interviewed “Places to Love” host Samantha Brown to get the inside scoop on “dead weeks,” her favorite lesser-known travel destinations, and the items she never leaves home without.

January 7, 2025 03:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

Find Peace in the Heart of L.A. at These Tranquil Botanical Gardens

Get lost among transporting grounds within and near the city.

May 26, 2022 02:27 PM

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Alesandra Dubin

Air Travel News

Europe Airfares Are at Historic Lows—but That Likely Won’t Last

With the lifting of U.S. entry restrictions for vaccinated arrivals, suddenly travelers on both sides of the pond are chasing the same airline seats.

September 28, 2021 01:13 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Clouds covering Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica.

Outdoor Adventure

Whales, Sea Turtles, and Active Volcanoes—Here Are 9 Must-Visit Costa Rican Parks

Though smaller than the state of West Virginia, Costa Rica has devoted more than 25 percent of its land to protected parks and nature reserves.

April 17, 2023 07:18 PM

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Mona Gable

The opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics kick off on July 26, 2024

Festivals + Events

Here’s How You Can Attend the Paris Olympics for Free

Volunteers still have to pay for their flight and accommodation in France but will get a behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

April 14, 2023 04:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Espresso Cadore train at the Calalzo-Pieve di Cadore-Cortina D'Ampezzo station with Dolomites in background

Trains

I Spent the Night on Italy’s “New” Retro Snow Train to the Dolomites—Here’s What It’s Like Onboard

The fastest route isn’t always the most adventurous one, our contributor reports after taking the vintage “snow train” from Rome to the Dolomite’s most famous ski town, Cortina d’Ampezzo.

February 16, 2024 02:01 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Beaches

The Best Islands in Thailand

Dreaming of powdery sand, emerald-green water, and lush jungles? Look no further than these 10 transporting island escapes.

July 12, 2019 07:05 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Tipping 101: When and How Much to Leave in Spain

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Tip in Spain? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give

In Spain, like much of Europe, tipping isn’t expected the way it is in the U.S. Still, there are some situations where you may want to give a little extra.

April 12, 2023 03:08 PM

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Becca Blond

Outdoor Adventure

In Japan, Skiing on an Extinct Volcano Takes Adventure to New Heights

Off the northwestern tip of Japan lies Rishiri, a volcanic island that offers sea-to-summit skiing.

October 28, 2022 12:08 PM

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Francesco Bassetti

Sustainable Travel

How to Plan Travel in a Climate-Changing World

Hurricanes, wildfires, extreme heat, flooding—travel in a climate-changing world can be overwhelming. Here are some tips for how to reduce the risks.

April 19, 2024 09:32 AM

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Michelle Baran

Sunset in Australia with a bubble tent and outdoor bath in the foreground

Hotels

Go Stargazing at These Bubble Hotels and Airbnbs Around the World

Take glamping to a whole new level at one of these bubble hotels and vacation rentals, many with see-through roofs for stargazing.

April 17, 2024 04:48 PM

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Maya Kroth

Accommodations at Singita Mara River Tented Camp in Tanzania feature canvas walls and large king-size beds with gauze netting.

Stay Here Next

Great Migration Without Crowds? That’s the Promise of This Refurbished Safari Camp in Tanzania

African design, sustainable operations, and front-row seats to the Great Migration give Singita Mara River Tented Camp the edge in Tanzania’s Lamai Wedge.

April 17, 2024 12:54 PM

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Jane Broughton

Travel for Good

Should We Put Away Our Phones When We Travel?

Phones are meant to help us connect, but they can also get in the way. One writer on traveling and allowing her phone to pick up the slack—as long as it’s to a point.

May 18, 2022 12:09 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Left: Midpoint Cafe exterior; right: "Ugly Crust Pie"

Road Trips

7 Tasty Desserts on Route 66 to Stop and Try—From Root Beer Bread Pudding to Oatmeal Pie

Diners and cafés along the Mother Road dish out nostalgic sweet treats, good enough to stay on menus for nearly 100 years.

April 24, 2026 12:50 PM

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Amy Bizzarri

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