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The new Les Hauts de Sancerre hotel will be located in the old Château de Sancerre, a castle built in the medieval age.<br/>

Hotel News + Openings

You Can Now Stay in a Castle in This Popular French Wine Region

Located in a 12th-century château, Les Hauts de Sancerre will be the town’s first luxury hotel.

May 29, 2025 10:49 AM

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Opheli Garcia Lawler

A rendering of the 54-suite Corinthian sailing yacht from Orient Express viewed from above alone on the water

Cruise

A Look at the 5 Biggest Trends in Cruise Sailings This Year

There are big changes and exciting events taking place both on and off the ships.

February 6, 2026 01:44 PM

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Fran Golden

National Parks

The 9 Best National Parks for Phenomenal Fall Foliage

For some autumnal adventure of the colorful kind, head to these places across the United States.

October 4, 2023 05:43 AM

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Melanie Haiken

A rectangular outdoor pool with attached hot tub is on the property of an adobe style house. Chaise lounges and striped sun umbrellas are on the pool deck

Loyalty + Rewards

You Can Now Book Premium Vacation Rentals Through Capital One Travel

Capital One cardholders can earn and redeem miles for vacation rentals across North America—just as they would for hotels.

August 13, 2024 12:18 PM

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Paul Rubio

Train running by colorful houses on cliff overlooking sea.

Trains

Europe Has a Lot of Beautiful Train Rides. These 7 in Italy Top the List.

It’s all about the journey, especially in Italy.

December 27, 2024 10:00 AM

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Erica Firpo

An overhead shot of several small bowls and dishes filled with various foods atop a marble surface at Quintonil, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Mexico City

Food + Drink

Mexico’s First Michelin Guide Debuts With 18 Starred Restaurants—Including a Taco Stand

Over a century after its launch, the Michelin Guide has finally made it to Mexico, the third Latin American country to get a dedicated guide, following Brazil and Argentina.

June 7, 2024 08:40 AM

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Katherine Alex Beaven

Restaurants + Cafés

Outstanding in the Field’s Epic Outdoor Dinners Are Back

Be quick—this open-air dinner series sells out quickly.

May 20, 2021 06:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

California Has Fully Reopened—What That Means for Travelers

On June 15, the state did away with the majority of its COVID-19 restrictions. One month later, Los Angeles County has reinstated its indoor mask mandate as cases begin to rise.

July 20, 2021 08:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

Ireland Is a Stargazer’s Dream Destination—Here’s Where to Admire the Night Sky

Look up.

August 6, 2024 02:32 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Tandem Bakery, Portland scenic, Norimoto Bakery

Restaurants + Cafés

Portland, Maine, Is America’s Best Bakery Town

From James Beard Award–winning sourdough to miso-scallion scones, Portland, Maine, is one of the country’s most exciting places to eat pastries and bread. Here’s where to go.

April 15, 2026 11:20 AM

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Regan Stephens

Road Trips

The 14 Most Scenic Drives in the United States

A change of scene is as good as a rest.

August 31, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tim Chester

A blue Breeze Airways aircraft taking off in front of a control tower

Air Travel News

Breeze Airways Just Added These 13 New Airports to Its Network

The low-cost carrier has unveiled major expansion plans, with many of its newly added routes and airports featuring introductory fares as low as $59 each way.

February 2, 2024 06:43 PM

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Bill Fink

Natural Wonders

4 Famous Giant Trees Unharmed by Sequoia National Park Fire

The Four Guardsmen still stand sentry, but the extent of damage to several other sequoia groves is unclear.

September 20, 2021 02:24 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Person holding up a blue U.S. passport with a boarding pass tucked inside with what appears to be a blurred airport terminal in the background with people milling about

Visas + Passports

Americans Can Finally Renew Their Passports Online 24/7

It’s the U.S. passport news we’ve all been waiting for. Here’s how it works and who does and doesn’t have access to the new—now permanent—online renewal system.

September 18, 2024 01:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

A view of water and a shoreline from out a window of a floating sauna in Lillesand, Norway

Health + Wellness

An Insider’s Guide to Wellness Travel in Sweden and Norway

From forest bathing and sunbathing to reflective moments and reflections on placid mountain lakes, nature in the Nordics offers opportunities for mindfulness and self care.

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