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Weekend Getaways

The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit in Summer

Veer off the beaten path to small-town U.S.A.

July 17, 2020 02:15 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 6 Meals Not to Miss in the BVI

Fill your island time with freshly caught seafood, smoky jerk chicken, East Indian specialties, and plenty of Painkillers.

June 1, 2021 05:01 PM

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Laine Doss

Hotels

15 U.S. Hotels That Used to Be Something Completely Different

These hotels across the country combat urban sprawl by repurposing old office buildings and breweries.

January 22, 2018 08:21 PM

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Sarah Buder

Health + Wellness

4 Reasons to Visit the Original Wellness Resort in the West Indies

Long before yoga and cleanses became mainstream, BodyHoliday in St. Lucia raised the bar for retreats that focus on wellbeing. Are you ready for an unparalleled restorative escape?

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Spain, Bilbao, Guggenheim Museum and La Salve Bridge

Where to Travel Next

5 Must-Visit Cities if You Love Architecture

From art nouveau wonders to Frank Gehry masterpieces, embark on a journey of discovery through these destinations on expert-guided tours.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operator Association

The Gate of Harmonious Interest in Victoria, Canada

Cities We Love

Canada’s Oldest Chinatown Is an Underrated Day-Trip Destination

It’s not in Toronto. Or Vancouver.

December 30, 2022 07:31 PM

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Vivian Chung

Hotels

The Best NYC-Area Beach Town Is in New Jersey

With the splashy new Asbury Ocean Club Hotel—and several great restaurants, bars, and music venues—Asbury Park is where you want to spend your last few summer weekends.

September 5, 2019 11:30 AM

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Natalie Beauregard

Barnes Bay, Anguilla island British West Indies

LGBTQ Travel

My Queer Family Was Out and Proud on a Tiny Caribbean Island

What happens when luxury travelers show up as their full queer selves in places that don’t condone homosexuality?

June 6, 2023 05:24 PM

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Sally Kohn

Air Travel News

LAX Is Considering Plans to Turn This 1960s Building Into Part of an Airport Hotel

Los Angeles International Airport officials are looking into reviving a largely defunct midcentury modern landmark as part of a massive site overhaul.

June 13, 2019 05:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

After boarding the Viking Longship, you have the afternoon to get acquainted with Amsterdam before setting out on your Grand European Tour. You might take a leisurely bike ride along picturesque canals lined with gabled mansions; admire the country’s homegrown talent at the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum; or see what’s in bloom at the Bloemenmarkt.

Netherlands

Overview

July 22, 2024 02:20 PM

The Future of Travel

Work, Play, and Stay: The Hotels That Have Mastered Coworking

It’s easier than ever to get away without clocking out, now that more hotels are opening their own dedicated coworking spaces. Here are the places leading the pack.

September 25, 2018 06:53 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Art + Architecture

For Art Lovers, Sydney Modern Project Is Reason Enough to Visit Australia

A major expansion of the Art Gallery of New South Wales will showcase Aboriginal art while also making use of extraordinary outdoor space.

April 23, 2021 03:23 PM

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Mary Holland

The Northern Lights swirl above pines in Alaska.

Natural Wonders

Alaska Has Some of the Best Northern Lights Views. Here’s How to Catch the Celestial Show.

Here is where (and how) to view the northern lights in the 49th state.

January 16, 2025 02:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

Water Sports

The Best Inflatable Paddleboards for Travelers

Surf the waves, run the rapids, practice your floating downward dog, or simply paddle calm waters anywhere in the world with these packable, inflatable SUP boards.

December 13, 2022 07:48 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Epic Trips

This Lesser-Known Island Is Malta’s Quieter Little Sister

From fig festivals and beaches to hiking and rock climbing, here’s a local’s guide to enjoying this lesser-known Mediterranean gem.

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