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The Gleneagles Hotel in the Scottish Highlands opened in 1924 and has a late Edwardian-style exterior.

The Scottish Resort Where You Can Try Falconry, Spot Highland Cows, and Sleep in a Grand Country Manor

A century after opening, Scotland’s beloved Gleneagles Hotel has added a cutting-edge Sporting Club to its legacy of falconry, fishing, and tartan-trimmed style.

June 13, 2025 12:33 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Interior shot of a luxury suite on a train.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Royal Scotsman Belmond Train Unveils New Grand Suites—and They’re Every Bit as Lavish as You’d Expect

Starting in 2024, the Royal Scotsman rail experience through the Scottish Highlands will be even more luxurious.

April 12, 2023 11:56 PM

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Bailey Berg

Wide angle view of the flowing sulfurous water at the hot water field (Yubatake) at Kusatsu Onsen hot spring resort in Gunma, Japan, on a cloudy day.

National Parks

This National Park in Japan Has Hundreds of Hot Spring Pools and the Country’s Most Popular Onsen

Japanese locals have been voting these the top thermal waters since the 1400s.

January 30, 2026 03:17 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Tired of Feeling Stiff on Long Flights? Do These 5 Airplane Stretches Next Time You Fly

If you’re tired of feeling stiff after a long-haul flight, here are stretches you can do without getting up from your seat.

March 3, 2025 01:53 PM

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Nathalie Alonso

Art + Culture

The Secrets To Doing Carnival in Venice Like a Local

The city-wide celebration is back and ready to transport revelers to the 1700s.

December 29, 2025 08:22 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

View of a train passing by the Mediterranean, with pastel houses on cliffs on the righthand side

Trains

Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Rides Roll Along the Mediterranean, Past Fjords, and Across the Highlands

There’s no better way to travel across Europe than by train. These 10 trips are as captivating than their destinations.

January 27, 2026 06:59 AM

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Catherine Bennett

Family Travel

The Best Things to See and Do in Dubai With Kids

Whether you’re on a short layover or a full-on vacation, the city is brimming with child-friendly offerings.

June 20, 2024 01:31 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

(Left) Glenaeagles bedroom with wooden canopy bed and pink sofa, (Right) Fife arms bedroom with bed with tartan throw

Hotels

These Are the 2 Best Hotels in Scotland. And I’m Declaring a Winner.

This round of “Which Stay Wins?” puts Gleneagles’ rambunctious energy against the Fife Arms’ maximalist whimsy. Which comes out on top?

September 9, 2025 03:57 PM

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Mark Ellwood

The faithful re-creation of Shrek's swamp is found

Hotels

You Can Now Book Shrek’s Swamp Home on Airbnb

For two nights only, one lucky group can stay at this unique listing free of charge.

September 27, 2023 11:18 AM

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Bailey Berg

Hiking + Cycling

In Scotland, Hiking Where Royals Roam

Following in the footsteps of British monarchs on a guided ghillie walk in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park.

November 6, 2023 10:36 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Gentoo penguins walking toward the camera on a patch of snow with people in expedition gear in the background

Cruise News

Calling All Birders—These Cruises Were Made Just for You

The National Audubon Society and HX (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) have partnered to launch an exclusive series of bird-watching expedition cruises.

July 15, 2024 06:27 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A group of diners being served at a table in the elegant Mister Charles restaurant in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood of Dallas, Texas.

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Restaurants in Every Dallas Neighborhood

From coastal seafood to innovative global cuisine, discover Michelin-recommended restaurants.

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