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You Can Experience a Tree House Spa Designed by Dior in Sicily—but Not for Long

The new pop-up Dior tree house spa suites at Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond Hotel, are as fabulous as they sound—and they’re only open through October.

July 19, 2023 07:18 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

The Huka Lodge in New Zealand Roam by Tauck

Where to Travel Next

What Roam by Tauck Gets Right About Group Travel

With a “half-on, half-off” philosophy and small groups that never exceed 20, Roam by Tauck is designed for travelers looking for a flexible adventure.

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Epic Trips

Donkeys, Rancheros, Ravines: A Journey to the Ancient Murals of Sierra de San Francisco

Located in Baja California Peninsula, the Great Murals are the oldest cave paintings in the Americas—but they are incredibly hard to access.

March 29, 2023 01:35 PM

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Edmund Vallance

Visovac Monastery sits on a small island surrounded by turquoise blue water and forested hills in the background

Air Travel News

The Exciting New International Flight Routes for 2026 Worth Planning a Trip Around

New and revived transatlantic and transpacific routes will give fliers more choices for international travel this year.

February 13, 2026 01:38 PM

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Barbara Peterson

You Can Book Nonstop Flights to Scandinavia on SAS for Less Than $450 Right Now

Art + Culture

The Many Meanings Behind the Northern Lights

Mystical foxes, the torches of gentle giants, spirits kicking around a walrus skull—humans have interpreted the northern lights in many ways over time.

December 30, 2024 09:24 AM

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Bailey Berg

An overhead shot of a bull running through the streets surrounded by people, many dressed in white

Festivals + Events

How to Prepare for the Running of the Bulls at Pamplona’s Festival of San Fermín

Follow these 12 tips to make the most of this annual festival in Spain.

June 5, 2024 02:00 PM

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Lisa Abend

A man in a wheelchair moves to the lift of a specialized vehicle.

Accessible Travel

How to Rent a Wheelchair-Accessible Van

These six tips include how to rent a van with the right bells and whistles and why airport pickup and drop-off can be deal-breakers.

December 3, 2024 08:25 AM

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Jaclyn Greenberg

Longreads

Black Boxes Are Key to Solving Plane Crashes. So Why Do We Still Have Unsolved Mysteries?

The idea of capturing data from inside an aircraft dates back to the inception of air travel—but the developments haven’t kept pace with technology.

March 14, 2023 02:42 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Health + Wellness

Our Brains Make Taste Memories When We Travel—Here’s How

Sensory evaluation expert Orietta Gianjorio on how to better savor your food—and your travels.

November 19, 2021 12:45 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Where to Travel Next

5 Reasons We Want to Go to Mexico in 2025

New airports and highways will help travelers go deeper into the best of Mexico this year.

November 27, 2024 02:29 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

Art + Architecture

Paris’s Arc de Triomphe Gets “Wrapped”

One of Paris’s biggest landmarks is playing host to a long-delayed Christo and Jeanne-Claude installation from September 18 to October 3, 2021.

September 20, 2021 01:02 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Art + Culture

Spend a Perfect Weekend in Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende

Discover the cobblestone streets of Mexico’s colorful San Miguel de Allende for a tour of Gothic architecture and curated tequila tastings.

July 22, 2022 10:14 AM

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Kristin Braswell

History + Culture

To See One of Paris’s Top Attractions, Go Underground

In Paris, the streets show off domes, spires, and monuments that attract millions of visitors every year. But beneath this architectural splendor, there’s an entire subterranean world.

March 10, 2022 10:47 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Art + Culture

How to Explore 500 Years of History and Culture in Old San Juan

Armed with artist Mauro Díaz’s insider knowledge, celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Puerto Rican capital and explore centuries-old traditions, art, and architecture.

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