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An Elegant New York Building Gets a Makeover for Its Second Act

Housing more than 100,000 ancient treasures—including 5,000 items from King Tut’s tomb newly on display—the Grand Egyptian Museum fully opened on November 1.

November 4, 2025 06:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

Hilton’s New Hotel Brand Gives the Hostel an Upgrade

The urban lifestyle Motto by Hilton hotels will feature flexible room configurations, community-oriented common spaces, and app-controlled amenities.

October 23, 2018 06:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

Thailand Drops All Test and Quarantine Requirements for Vaccinated Visitors

Starting May 1, vaccinated travelers will no longer be required to show proof of a prearrival PCR test or submit to one upon landing.

April 22, 2022 02:34 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Hotels

15 U.S. Hotels That Used to Be Something Completely Different

These hotels across the country combat urban sprawl by repurposing old office buildings and breweries.

January 22, 2018 08:21 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Architecture

From Abandoned Prison to Contemporary Art Hot Spot

The winner of this architecture contest will lead an artistic rebirth of Sicily’s 500-year-old Fortress of Santa Caterina.

January 19, 2018 01:56 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Outdoor Adventure

Welcome to Ketchikan, Alaska’s Most Accessible Remote Destination

An abundance of native culture, jaw-dropping wild beauty, and proximity to the lower 48 give this charming small town its outsize appeal.

Customers who link their accounts by March 31 and make a coffee purchase will earn 500 bonus miles with Delta and 200 Starbucks points.

March 28, 2023 03:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Bars + Nightlife

7 Winter-Ready Hotel Rooftops to Cozy Up on Right Now

Just because temps get low doesn’t mean your drinking shouldn’t stay high-in-the-sky—these cooler-weather cities offer rooftop perches that are welcoming and warming, all winter long.

January 24, 2019 09:18 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Epic Trips

This Private-Jet Journey Comes with a Special AFAR Touch

Immerse yourself in four emerging destinations on this exclusive 13-day Journeys from London with AFAR and TCS World Travel.

November 25, 2019 11:55 AM

Hiking + Cycling

Glacial Lakes, Ancient Forests, and Snow-Capped Volcanoes: The Ultimate Patagonia Road Trip

This road trip tops lists for a reason: The fairy-tale scenery comes with adrenaline-spiking nature adventures, authentic South American culture, and world-class hospitality.

December 5, 2019 03:50 PM

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Nora Walsh

Cruise

Do You (Really) Need Cruise Travel Insurance?

Here’s everything you need to know about what kind of insurance coverage is truly worth the investment when you book a cruise.

May 18, 2023 08:18 PM

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Fran Golden

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