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Calling all European History Buffs: These Are the Tours You Need to Be Taking

All over the continent, Context Travel’s tours bring the past to life.

July 30, 2019 02:12 PM

Architecture boat tours, ballgames at Wrigley Field, sunny beach days on Lake Michigan, and strolls through Millennium Park: here’s what to do in Chicago.

April 15, 2020 02:09 PM

A tent bathroom at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, in Punta Mita, Mexico, with large soaking tub and views of the Pacific Ocean

Hotels

To Understand Hotel Luxury, Look at the Bathroom

As bathtubs disappear from standard rooms, hotel bathrooms have emerged as a telling indicator of luxury, shaped by labor, design ambition, and economics.

January 29, 2026 11:48 AM

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Mark Ellwood

River Cruises

Surprise! This River Cruise Line Is Launching a Luxurious Ocean Yacht

The Emerald Azzurra from Emerald Yacht Cruises—the new sister brand to Emerald Waterways—is a game-changer. Here’s why to put this new super yacht on your radar.

Sponsored by Encore Resort

Mexico City, Mexico - March 15, 2022 : Locals and tourists, shops and restaurants on famous Madero Avenue, a historically significant pedestrian street of Mexico City

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Mexico City, According to Locals

Six tastemakers reveal the best new exhibitions, the top tostadas, and the perfect place for a cocktail.

December 11, 2024 02:50 PM

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Mary Holland

History + Culture

Why Now Is the Time to Visit Scotland’s Ancient Capital

Once one of Scotland’s historic capitals, Dunfermline has plenty to offer the modern-day traveler, including an 11th-century abbey and Scottish tapas.

July 5, 2022 04:22 PM

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Katie MacLeod

Longreads

Is Zero-Waste Travel Actually Even Possible?

Travelers today are more conscious of their environmental footprint, even if it often seems abstract. But what about the trail of waste travelers create?

April 19, 2024 09:55 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Packing Tips + Gear

Away Just Launched 5 New Products—and None Are Luggage

For the first time, Away is selling travel pillows, masks, blankets, and more.

April 8, 2021 06:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The U.S. Geological Survey warned residents of Hawai‘i’s Big Island to be ready to evacuate if lava flows start heading toward populated areas.

November 29, 2022 01:33 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Weekend Getaway to Greenville, South Carolina

This South Carolina city is growing in all the right ways, while staying true to itself. Come to enjoy fast cars, slow bike rides, and inspired eats.

July 21, 2021 02:26 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

The lobby of the Nine Orchard in New York City features nubby yellow couches and shares and floral wallpaper.

Stay Here Next

How a Restored Bank—and New Hotel—Became NYC’s Hottest Culinary Destination

A neoclassical bank in New York City’s energetic Lower East Side neighborhood has been transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel.

May 2, 2023 06:22 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

The Trips We’re Most Excited About

Where are we actually going in 2020?

January 3, 2020 04:15 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

Visa-Free Travel Just Got Even Easier in China

As of December 1, many international travelers with layovers up to six days can enter Chongqing, Xi’an, and Ningbo without a visa.

October 29, 2019 02:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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