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The Company Behind Equinox Hotels’ Chic Uniforms Just Launched Antimicrobial Travel Gear

Created for everyday use—or when you’re ready to travel again—Better Off Alone brings function and fun designs to personal protective gear.

December 1, 2020 02:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A view from the St. Regis Chicago terrace

Cities We Love

How to Plan a Luxury Weekend in Chicago

From shopping and sailing to Michelin stars and spas, the Midwest’s biggest city has it all.

Sponsored by Visit Detroit

An aerial view of French icebreaker 'Le Commandant Charcot' sailing through sheets of ice

Cruise

These Are the World’s Best Cruise Ships

From long-standing icons to newer ships with modern amenities and innovative eco-friendly features, this is our list of the best cruise ships sailing the seas.

July 3, 2025 06:41 PM

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Fran Golden

Art + Architecture

A New Field of Light Installation Will Bloom in Texas This Fall

Popular artist Bruce Munro is working on another immersive light installation—this time in Austin, Texas.

May 12, 2022 05:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

Aberdeenshire, Scotland - July 27, 2012: The Balmoral castle, summer residence of the British Royal Family.

History + Culture

The Queen’s Beloved Scotland

In the Scottish Highlands, Queen Elizabeth II could just be Lilibet, walking her dogs and breathing the air of (relative) normalcy.

September 19, 2022 04:36 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Cruise

Virgin Voyages to Launch a Second Ship That Will Sail the Mediterranean

Starting in May 2021, Virgin Voyages’ “Valiant Lady” will visit ports in Spain, France, and Italy.

November 25, 2019 12:49 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

The Congregation is a laid-back café housed in a former church in Detroit’s Boston-Edison Historic District.

Restaurants + Cafés

The Essential Detroit Travel Guide for Foodies

Try these spots recommended by a local chef, from an authentic French bakery to an East African–inspired lunch joint.

Sponsored by Visit Detroit

Outdoor Adventure

In India, Astrotourism Is Looking Up

The country’s vastness means opportunities abound to better see the stars.

May 4, 2022 01:40 PM

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Agnee Ghosh

Lourdes: A Pilgrimage to France’s Holy Waters

In the Magazine

A Skeptic Visits the Holy Waters of Lourdes—And Surprises Even Himself

For centuries, millions of people have visited the town in southwestern France, hoping for healing.

June 5, 2024 09:40 AM

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Edward Readicker-Henderson

Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to the New Hotels, Restaurants, and Cultural Events in San Francisco

Get a peek at what’s new in San Francisco, from increasingly diverse restaurants to a slew of free entertainment.

May 24, 2024 07:50 AM

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Chelsea Davis

The landmark Chicago Theatre on State Street at night.

Hotels

Forget Concert Parking: These 5 Great Hotels Near Major U.S. Music Venues Are Within Walking Distance

These hotels near major U.S. venues from Seattle to New York City let you go straight from encore to pillow.

March 18, 2025 02:56 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Health + Wellness

This Group Offers Travel as a Form of Healing for Women With Breast Cancer

Fight Through Flights wants Black women navigating breast cancer to feel empowered by travel.

May 10, 2022 02:13 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Art + Architecture

Portrait Found in Gallery’s Walls Verified as Missing Klimt

The discovery of Klimt’s “Portrait of a Lady,” stolen from an Italian gallery in 1997, solves one of the art world’s enduring mysteries.

January 21, 2020 12:53 PM

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Charlene Pele

Key West, USA - May 15th 2014 - The Kermit's shopping in Key West, considered one of the best lime pie in city, USA.

Food + Drink

You Can’t Visit the Florida Keys Without Trying Key Lime Pie. These Are the 6 Best Slices.

From classic graham cracker crusts to lofty meringue toppings, each of these six Florida Keys vendors has its own take on the iconic key lime pie.

December 3, 2024 04:42 PM

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Charlene Fang

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