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Trains

Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Rides Roll Along the Mediterranean, Past Fjords, and Across the Highlands

There’s no better way to travel across Europe than by train. These 10 trips are as captivating than their destinations.

January 27, 2026 06:59 AM

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Catherine Bennett

Beaches

Your Next Dream Trip is Closer Than You Think

From golden beaches and superyachts to world-class art and award-winning dining, you can have a fabulous vacation in Greater Fort Lauderdale without even stamping your passport.

Sponsored by Visit Lauderdale

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National Parks

Dry Tortugas Is One of the Least Visited—and Most Fascinating—National Parks in the U.S.

In the westernmost reaches of the Florida Keys, this U.S. national park is only accessible by seaplane or boat.

May 31, 2024 03:42 PM

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Terry Ward

The swimming pool at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has views of the sea.

Hotels We Love

The 14 Dreamiest Hotels on the French Riviera

From a cliffside aerie to a hideout on the sand, France’s Mediterranean coastline is filled with outstanding luxury hotels—and these are the 14 best places to stay.

November 14, 2025 12:08 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Camping

9 U.S. Beach Camping Spots for Incredible Views and Oceanside Relaxation

These waterfront camping sites offer unbeatable sunrise and sunset views.

May 28, 2024 04:31 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Disney

“Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge Is Now Open—Here’s What You Need to Know

Don’t ewok, run! “Star Wars” land is coming to a galaxy not so far, far away.

August 29, 2019 01:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

Immersive Dining Reinvents the Concept of Dinner Theater

Chefs are using technology, interactivity, and storytelling to create multisensory culinary experiences around the world.

December 14, 2018 02:31 PM

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Natasha Bourlin

River Cruises

What It’s Like to Take a River Cruise Through Europe Right Now

With COVID rules and restrictions varying by country, crossing the border by boat has its own new challenges—but there are some advantages, too.

September 22, 2021 06:20 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The all-day restaurant and bar at the Warren Street Hotel is filled with pops of color and patterns.

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This New Hotel in New York City Is an Ode to Global Art, Craft, and Design

The new Warren Street Hotel from British hotelier and designer Kit Kemp is brightening up New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood.

May 24, 2024 01:06 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, sits on Cape Town's charming waterfront and has a red exterior.

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This Newly Renovated Icon Is Now One of Cape Town’s Most Coveted Hotels

On the heels of a stunning renovation under Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Cape Grace is back—and it’s better than ever.

May 22, 2024 12:01 PM

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Richard Holmes

This guest room at the Four Seasons Hotel Osaka has blond wood interiors and views of the city.

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At this New Hotel in Osaka, Michelin-Starred Dining Meets Japanese Hospitality

At the new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, there’s an exclusive modern ryokan within the hotel and an enticing culinary program.

January 31, 2025 04:29 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

A man looks up at a break between two rock cliffs, as though he's trying to decide whether or not to hike up.

COVID + Travel

How the Delta Variant Might Change Your Travel Plans

Should you change or cancel upcoming trips? How can travelers best protect themselves? Infectious disease and travel industry experts weigh in.

August 6, 2021 04:14 PM

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Michelle Baran

How Utah’s Weird Laws Made It One of the Coolest Places to Drink in the U.S.

Bars + Nightlife

The World’s Best Bars, Plus the Cocktail Trends You’re About to See Everywhere

Tales of the Cocktail just turned New Orleans’s always buzzy nightlife up to 11 as the drinks industry celebrated itself and looked to the future.

July 24, 2018 07:03 PM

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Tim Chester

Art + Architecture

The Free, Pop-Up Photo Festival You Can’t Miss in New York City

For 10 days this September, a waterfront area below the Brooklyn Bridge will transform into a “photography village” featuring powerful exhibitions displayed in shipping containers.

August 12, 2019 04:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

National Parks

Why Now Is the Time to Visit Chile’s New National Parks

Philanthropist and conservationist Kristine McDivitt Tompkins has long championed protected land in Patagonia; now, with her gift, Chile has entered a historic age of conservation.

May 1, 2019 03:38 PM

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Cristina Slattery

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