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The aurora borealis could be visible in the Lower 48 through September 30 through October 3.

The Northern Lights Could Appear in Lower 48 Tonight

If you live in Washington, Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or the Northeast, look up—you might catch a glimpse.

September 18, 2023 06:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

A Grand Suite onboard the vintage train.

Trains

You Can Now Spend the Holiday Season on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

The iconic train is adding December itineraries to its lineup for the first time, making this possibly the classiest way to indulge in Europe’s festive season.

September 12, 2022 04:53 PM

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Michelle Baran

The exterior of Hotel San Fernando has mint green walls and is lined with plants.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 14 Best Hotels in Mexico City

These intimate, design-forward retreats across Mexico City will have you feeling like a local in no time.

August 27, 2024 02:53 PM

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Mary Holland

What’s New In...

What’s New in Santa Barbara

With a new crop of hotels, restaurants, and outdoor adventures, this sunshiny, food-loving city—nicknamed the American Riviera—has grown even headier.

November 12, 2021 06:05 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Mayfair House Hotel and Garden rooftop area with orange umbrellas and palm trees

Hotels We Love

The 16 Best Luxury Hotels and Resorts in Miami

When it comes to luxury lodgings, Miami has a hotel for everyone—and these are the very best of them.

February 5, 2026 01:46 PM

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Matt Meltzer

View of a glacial lake with people walking the suspension bridge above.

Outdoor Adventure

Must-Do Nature Escapes in Western Québec

Swim, hike, and unwind when you Voyage Through Nature in Québec’s summer playground.

Sponsored by Bonjour Québec

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Stay Here Next

This Iconic Manhattan Hotel Reopened With a New York–Themed Cocktail Menu—and an $80,000 Suite

The Four Seasons Hotel New York reopened in mid-November after four years of closure.

January 13, 2025 01:36 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Four young Black men playing trombone and several middle aged Black people in colorful suits dancing down the street

4 Days In

4 Days in New Orleans: Zip Lines Over Alligators, Raised Mausoleums, and Cajun Sausage Croissants

Find locally recommended haunts during a long weekend in a city both ancient and young, silly and sacred, polite and profane.

October 24, 2025 09:10 AM

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Jenny Adams

Aerial Photos of the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise Aboard Chicago’s First Lady, Summer 2018, Photographer: Barry Butler

4 Days In

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Chicago

Sample gourmet Ukrainian food, watch a comedy show with puppets, and catch an all-ages jazz show.

May 19, 2025 08:50 PM

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Elaine Glusac

This guest room at the Portrait Roma offers views of the Spanish Steps.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 21 Best Luxury, Boutique, and Historic Hotels in Rome

Rome’s hotel scene is as lively and varied as the city itself. Here are 21 places that let you experience the Eternal City in comfort and style.

May 29, 2025 11:36 AM

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Erica Firpo

Colorful homes line a stepped, cobblestoned street in Portugal's historic Ribeira district

Air Travel News

Delta Just Announced New Flights to This Enchanting European Wine City

Hilly streets, custard-filled pastries, and a UNESCO-listed wine region will soon be a nonstop flight away.

October 2, 2025 11:07 AM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

Enjoy Fresh, Inspired Eating in New Zealand

Thanks to a bounty of ingredients, thriving culinary scenes, vineyards, craft brews, and more, gourmets can’t get enough of New Zealand’s distinctive mix of gastronomic influences.

Sponsored by Tourism New Zealand

National Parks

Grand Canyon National Park Is Hosting a Free Stargazing Celebration

This year’s annual “Star Party” event will run from June 18 through 25.

June 8, 2022 09:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ /BRAZIL - March 8, 2014: World's famous carnival in Rio de Janeiro, samba school parading in Sambadromo, the carnival stadium, with 90000 spectators.

Festivals + Events

The Best Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras, From Alabama to Rio de Janeiro

There’s no party like a New Orleans party, but a bunch of other cities throw unmissable bashes too.

January 23, 2025 12:24 PM

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Jenny Adams

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Hotels

At This New Charleston Hotel, Travelers See the City From the River

The Cooper opened March 30, 2026, introducing the city’s first luxury waterfront hotel on the Cooper River, steps from the historic district.

April 16, 2026 06:55 PM

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Tim Chester

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