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Hotels

How This Hotel’s Stunning Architecture and Rich Legacy Make for a Dream Getaway

Almost a century since it was born, this iconic hotel continues to wow guests with its Frank Lloyd Wright heritage, 22,000-square-foot spa, and world-class amenities.

What led to the fires raging at a record rate through one of the world’s most important natural resources, and is there anything we can do about it?

August 23, 2019 02:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel for Good

Africa’s Elephants Are in Peril—but Travel Could Help Protect Them

A new designation will help conservationists, and travelers, better support the world’s largest terrestrial mammals.

April 29, 2021 04:36 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

hotel lobby with columns and steps and trees in the background

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

Longreads

What Traveling to Every Country in the World Taught Me About Race

I’m often asked what I consider the safest countries for black people or the most welcoming for black travelers. But I can’t answer those questions.

February 3, 2020 05:46 PM

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Jessica Nabongo

Key west florida Smathers beach palm trees in USA

U.S. Beaches

6 U.S. Mainland Beaches That Look Straight out of the Caribbean

Save yourself the long-distance flight with these stateside beaches.

May 26, 2025 01:46 PM

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Becca Blond

COVID + Travel

France’s Museums, Café Terraces Finally Reopen After Months of Closure

The country’s six-month COVID-19 lockdown is now beginning to ease.

May 19, 2021 04:45 PM

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Elaine Ganley

Aerial view of country roads in South Dakota

Road Trips

The Best Road Trips in the Midwest

These 12 road trips across the American Midwest highlight the region’s best drives, from Ohio’s Lake Erie coast to Wisconsin’s Driftless Area and Nebraska’s wide-open plains.

March 18, 2026 09:11 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Cities We Love

In New Orleans, Beignets Are a Must—Here’s Where to Eat Them

An integral part of New Orleans cuisine, beignets are demonstrative of the rich and storied history of the Crescent City.

December 2, 2021 01:15 PM

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Kayla Stewart

Tipping 101: When and How Much to Leave in Spain

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Tip in Spain? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give

In Spain, like much of Europe, tipping isn’t expected the way it is in the U.S. Still, there are some situations where you may want to give a little extra.

April 12, 2023 03:08 PM

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Becca Blond

Epic Trips

A Floating Hotel and Spa Just Opened in Swedish Lapland

The back-to-nature Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa features cozy cabins inspired by drifting timber and a full-service spa with hot and cold plunge pools.

January 8, 2020 10:04 AM

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Sarah Buder

A white building tucked into a dramatic, steep cliffside lined with rocks and trees in Fonzaso, Italy

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