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Frankfurt’s Most Compelling New Hotel Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Set in a reimagined banking mansion, the Florentin offers a more atmospheric, residential-feeling alternative to the city’s business hotels.

April 9, 2026 12:40 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Cruise

How Much Should You Tip on Cruise Ships?

Should you be ready to tip left and right? Can you simply provide one lump gratuity at the end of your sailing? These are the dos and don’ts of tipping on a cruise.

May 13, 2024 02:35 PM

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Fran Golden

A boat sails on turquoise water in Positano on the Amalfi Coast with colorful homes lining the steep rocky cliffs rising from the sea behind

Trains

The Luxury Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Train Just Launched a New Scenic Route from Paris to the Amalfi Coast

The elegant train ride in Art Deco-inspired classic rail cars will connect the City of Light to Italy’s renowned Amalfi Coast for the first time in spring 2026.

October 17, 2025 07:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

This New Paris Hotel Feels Like a Chic Friend’s Apartment

Pavillon Faubourg—a stylish unification of three distinct 17th-century buildings—opened in April 2022 in the sixth arrondissement.

October 13, 2022 11:41 AM

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Supriya Kalidas

Epic Trips

From Poutine to Pierogi: 4 Must-Try Street Eats

Go behind the scenes with chefs from Québec, Poland, Malta, and Finland as they share insights about their country’s comfort foods and culinary legacies.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

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Longreads

Why Blaming (and Shaming) Tourists Won’t Help Combat Overtourism

Destinations telling travelers to “stay away”; residents squirting water guns on tourists: why places trying to turn people off of visiting are missing the point.

September 19, 2024 10:02 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Longreads

Women-Only Trips Are Trending. What Does That Mean for the Future?

Single-gender tour groups offer belonging, but it’s not one-size-fits-all.

March 3, 2025 08:54 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

History + Culture

The 13 Most Beautiful Villages in the French Countryside

For more than a decade, these French villages have received television-level fame for their beauty.

April 7, 2025 06:00 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Spring 2024

How to Explore Philadelphia Like a Local

A quick guide for your next trip to Philly—including where to eat, shop, sleep, and explore.

May 7, 2024 02:12 PM

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Joseph Hernandez

Sunset over the colonial coastal city of Cartegena, Colombia

Cruise News

First-Ever Luxury River Cruises to Set Sail on Colombia’s Magdalena River

AmaWaterways will be the first and only cruise line sailing this inland waterway of Colombia when the journeys launch in 2024.

March 7, 2023 07:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Home to more than 2.5 million people, is one of New York City's most bustling—and exciting—neighborhoods.

In the Magazine

What to Do, Eat, and See in Brooklyn, New York

From art to food, here’s what to know about New York City’s most populous borough.

September 6, 2023 07:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Passengers sit with their luggage in Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

Terminal 1 was closed most of Thursday, February 16, and will remain closed on Friday, February 17, due to an outage caused by an electrical fire.

February 17, 2023 01:47 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Cantina Contramar at Fontainebleau - Gabriela-Camara (L) Pescado a la talla (R)

Hotel News + Openings

A Celebrated Mexico City Restaurant Is Coming to Las Vegas

Chef Gabriela Cámara is opening Cantina Contramar, an outpost of her Mexico City seafood institution, at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on March 28, 2026.

February 11, 2026 11:50 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Paris, France - 02 April 2025: Vosges square (Place des Vosges) in Paris

4 Days In

4 Days in Paris: Take 3-Hour Lunches, Stroll in a Movie Setting, and Skip the Louvre

Locals share how best to experience the City of Light over a long weekend.

March 26, 2026 03:29 PM

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Sara Lieberman

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.

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