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Checking In with the Park Hyatt New York

A contemporary art collection and one-of-a-kind amenities are among the reasons this Midtown Manhattan hotel meets our “AFAR Recommended” standards. Here’s a closer look at what to expect.

Sponsored by Park Hyatt

Travel Tales

The Healing Power of Maine’s Forests

Abdi Nor Iftin fled Somalia’s civil war—and was diagnosed with PTSD soon after immigrating to the U.S. His cure? Mother Nature.

June 4, 2021 09:42 AM

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Abdi Nor Iftin

Where to Go in Fall

Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Autumn

Six reasons fall is the season to visit the legendary wine region.

September 2, 2019 09:50 AM

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Sara Button

Hotels

Best BVI Hotels and Resorts for a Truly Local Stay

Known for their friendly service, locally inspired decor, sustainable measures, and more, these 10 properties will get you closer to the real BVI.

June 1, 2021 05:21 PM

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Lori A. May

Longreads

The Quest to Save the Pink Apples of Italy

The pink apple’s history goes back at least to Ancient Rome—but its future is a little less certain.

June 28, 2022 12:07 PM

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Agostino Petroni

Books

Independent Bookstores in New York City That We Love

With everything from miles (and miles) of books to discussions with authors, these bookstores are our favorites for a reason.

April 23, 2020 09:54 AM

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Staff

Tips + News

Why You Should Go to Las Vegas This Winter

Even if you don’t consider yourself a “Vegas person,” these new hotels, restaurants, and shows might convince you to buy a plane ticket.

January 10, 2019 05:36 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

The Amazing Food and Drink Scene in this State May Surprise You

Arizona is the place to be for those passionate about farm-to-table cuisine, craft beer, and locally made wine.

Sponsored by Arizona office of Tourism

rocky butte formation in a flat brown landscape in Utah, as seen from the window of a car

Road Trips

The Best Road Trips in the West

Plan the ultimate American West road trip with 13 state-by-state itineraries that’ll take you to glaciers, canyons, hot springs, beaches, volcanoes, and wide-open skies.

March 18, 2026 09:13 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Hotels We Love

These Are the 25 Best Four-Star Hotels in NYC

A dose of luxury, at a gentler price—these are the 25 best four-star hotels in New York City.

February 6, 2026 08:13 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Hotels

5 of Texas’s Quirkiest Hotels

From a two-cell jailhouse to a vintage bowling alley, here are the Lone Star State’s most eccentric stays.

October 11, 2017 03:38 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Hotels

Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals for a Cozy Northwest Getaway

These Airbnbs run the gamut, from cottages ready for nature lovers to sleek condos overlooking the ocean.

November 2, 2020 12:26 PM

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Staff

The bathtubs at Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape face the Balinese jungle.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Luxury Resorts in Bali and the Indonesian Islands

Surf, sand, culture, and craftsmanship—these are the 15 most incredible properties in Bali and the Indonesian archipelago.

January 10, 2024 01:12 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

DHS Suspends Global Entry Enrollment for New Yorkers

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