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The overwater villas at Six Senses Laamu were built using sustainable local timber.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Luxury Beach Resorts in the World

The world’s best beach resorts put cultural and environmental preservation front and center.

June 2, 2023 05:16 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

AFAR Advisor

Why Colombia Should Be Your Next Dream Trip

A leader in sustainable tourism, this Latin American country offers nature in spades, plus fascinating history and vibrant culture that rewards all travelers.

October 29, 2020 05:34 PM

Hiking + Cycling

Why Lebanon’s 293-Mile Hiking Trail Is More Than a Trekking Route

Connecting hard-to-reach mountain villages, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and jaw-dropping natural beauty, the Lebanon Mountain Trail has become an important part of the country’s heritage.

August 14, 2019 08:20 PM

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Sabine Hrechdakian

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A Cocktail Town Tries Its Hand at Wine

Twenty minutes from the Strip, the new Vegas Valley Winery is putting a Sin City spin on the fruit of the vine.

March 13, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matt Villano

Hotels

The 9 Best New Hotels in NYC of 2022

Check into one of these new spots near Central Park, over in Brooklyn, and yes, even on Roosevelt Island.

August 3, 2022 02:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Winter Sports

10 Crowd-Free Ski Resorts in Europe to Plan a Trip Around

Sure, you know St. Moritz. But have you ever considered Bulgaria’s Pamporovo, Baqueira-Beret in Spain, or any of these other lesser-known European ski resorts?

July 8, 2020 02:46 PM

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Sissi Pärsch

In 2024, several new regulations are going into effect for those traveling to Venice, Italy.

February 14, 2024 07:43 AM

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Erica Firpo

Woman in orange shirt touches large incense burner and other hands also touch the object

Art + Culture

The Quest to Create the Most Accessible Museum in the World

The refreshed museum of the American Printing House for the Blind in Louisville, Kentucky, is slated to open in 2026 with a novel invitation to visitors: please touch.

January 3, 2025 10:32 AM

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M. Leona Godin

Packing Tips + Gear

Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever

The real reason there’s a luggage rack in your hotel room.

May 8, 2026 03:33 PM

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Shayla Martin

International Beaches

The Best Beaches in Cuba

Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, has no shortage of postcard-perfect shores, from family-friendly snorkeling spots to standout black-sand beaches.

March 26, 2019 08:10 PM

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Conner Gorry

Edna Lewis was born in Virginia in 1916, but became known for her work in New York City kitchens.

Longreads

In Virginia, a Homecoming for Chef Edna Lewis

The Edna Lewis Menu Trail in Orange County, Virginia, is an overdue look at the home county— and culinary legacy—of one of America’s best chefs.

January 30, 2023 02:36 PM

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Korsha Wilson

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