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What a $200 vs. $1,350 Per Night Hotel in Paris Looks Like—[VIDEO]

From unique, boutique properties to over-the-top luxury, Paris has a place to stay for every traveler’s style—and budget.

February 22, 2024 01:57 PM

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Jessie Beck

River Cruises

I Shared a Cabin With My 6-Year-Old Granddaughter on a European River Cruise—Here’s How It Went

Will everyone get along and have fun on a multigenerational river cruise along the Rhine? One writer boarded an Adventures by Disney ship with her daughter’s family to find out.

August 22, 2024 06:31 PM

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Fran Golden

Health + Wellness

This New Wellness Destination Will Let You Try Longevity Treatments and Help Restore Coral Reefs

Six leading international wellness groups are opening hotels at Amaala on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast.

January 7, 2026 01:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Longreads

Honky-Tonk Tokyo

Underground in the world’s largest city, a fever for all things country lives on through line dancing, big hats, and even bigger personalities.

July 7, 2020 11:29 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

The tail of an American Airlines aircraft in the foreground and one taxing in the background with a control tower and terminal behind it at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Air Travel News

American Airlines Has Started Holding Some Tight Flight Connections for Customers—Here’s How It Works

At select U.S. airports, American Airlines passengers may now have a better chance of making their connecting flight.

December 19, 2025 05:45 PM

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Sophie Friedman

On a Road Trip Through Wyoming, Celebrate a Legacy of Women’s Voting Rights

History + Culture

A Road Trip in Wyoming Celebrates Its Women’s Voting History

Here’s where to go to celebrate the first state to have granted women the right to vote.

July 18, 2024 04:44 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

A night time view of the exterior of the French café Le Diplomate on 14th Street in Washington D.C.’s live music corridor.

Bars + Nightlife

A Musician’s Guide to Washington D.C.

Where to go, eat, and listen, according to local artist Neffy.

Sponsored by washington.org

Cruise

Is Cruising Welcoming Enough for Black Travelers?

Not yet—but a group of Black travel advocates is hoping to help change that.

February 1, 2023 11:45 AM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

Solo Travel

Where to Travel Solo Based on Your Personality Type

Travel advisers and experts weigh in on the best trips to take, depending on your personality.

August 12, 2025 03:58 PM

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Joel Balsam

Williams flying with his paragliding buggy above Taylors Mistake, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Outdoor Adventure

How One Tetraplegic Paraglider Is Changing Adventure Travel in New Zealand

Jezza Williams is working to evolve inclusive travel—and often using his own body as a litmus test to prove what’s possible.

October 21, 2022 02:48 PM

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Petrina Darrah

An aerial view of Marine City and Gwangan Bridge, Busan, South Korea, 10 Oct 2024.

Winter 2025

This Underrated Asian City Is Home to Beaches, Bathhouses, and Rich History

Often bypassed in favor of shinier Seoul, the South Korean city of Busan—known for its beaches, bathhouses, and rich history—is a destination all its own.

January 6, 2025 02:04 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

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

Why You Should Visit Seattle This Summer

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Seattle Right Now

The city’s bars, coffee shops, and famous live music venues are open for business.

July 8, 2021 06:49 PM

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Jessie Beck

Solo Travel

I Spent a Month Solo Hiking in the Himalayas. I Recommend It to Everyone.

As cliché as it sounds, sometimes you have to lose yourself to find yourself.

August 13, 2025 12:41 PM

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Kate McMahon

History + Culture

5 Immersive Trips That Reward Slowing Down

From Kenya’s wildlife preserves to Ireland’s quiet countryside, these journeys prioritize depth over speed.

Sponsored by The United States Tour Operators Association

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