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A Steinway piano played by Cole Porter sits in the middle of Waldorf Astoria New York's Peacock Alley bar

Months Before Its Official Reopening, NYC’s Most Legendary Hotel Is Quietly Welcoming Guests

Waldorf Astoria New York’s updated guest rooms, restaurants, and bars are now available for reservations, ahead of a grand opening this fall.

July 18, 2025 02:02 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

A road surrounded by buildings in Beacon, New York

Hotel News + Openings

French Country Interiors, Monet-Inspired Gardens, a Massive Spa—a New Hudson Valley Retreat Opens Bookings

Reservations open today for stays between June and December 2026.

December 16, 2025 05:10 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Outdoor Adventure

19 U.S. National Parks You Can Visit for Free—Any Time of the Year

Of the 63 national parks in the United States, about a third are free to visit every day of the year.

October 3, 2024 04:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern and its surrounding gardens

Hotels

7 New and Reimagined Hotels and the California Regions They Call Home

Whether making their debut or unveiling renovations, these are some of the best accommodations to book for a Golden State getaway—and regional travel tips for each.

Sponsored by Visit California

Hiking + Cycling

San Francisco’s Presidio Tunnel Tops Park Is Set to Open in July

The much-hyped park project will feature numerous trails, a two-acre nature play area for kids, and a pedestrian link to the waterfront for the first time in 80 years.

March 31, 2022 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

A rendering of an aerial view of the Scenic Ikon surrounding by floating ice

Expedition Cruises

This New Ultra-Luxury Polar Yacht Will Sail in Antarctica and Africa, the Falklands, and the Fjords of Chile

Luxury expedition cruising trailblazer Scenic Group is one-upping itself in the world of yacht-style adventure sailing.

October 21, 2025 10:45 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Orient Express Venezia lounge area with blue couches, chandeliers, and white columns

Hotel News + Openings

A 15th-Century Palazzo in Venice Is Now a Hotel from the Historic Orient Express Brand

The historic Orient Express train company’s second hotel transforms a 15th-century residence into a 47-room retreat.

March 30, 2026 06:05 PM

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Laura Rysman

A fully stocked bar with wooden cabinetry above, blue tile details and hanging sconces with a row of bar stools and a row of dining tables and chairs

Air Travel News

Star Chefs, Local Art, Cherry Blossom Cocktails: Meet D.C.’s New AmEx Lounge

We got a first look inside the new AmEx Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and there’s a lot to love.

July 17, 2024 06:27 PM

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Paul Rubio

The newly appointment national monument, Avi Kwa Ame covers 506,814 acres of southern Nevada, including a peak considered sacred to 12 Indigenous groups, who believe it is part of their creation story.

National Parks

The U.S. Now Has 5 New National Monuments—With More Coming

President Biden has designated nearly half a dozen new national monuments since October 2022—and that is likely to be just the beginning.

August 11, 2023 11:30 AM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

This Is Now One of Europe’s Best Airports—but It Definitely Wasn’t Always

After an 800 million–euro upgrade, Italy’s main international hub recently received a coveted Skytrax five-star airport rating.

May 31, 2023 06:17 PM

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Erica Firpo

The Great Migration of wildebeest herds migrating through East Africa is a year-round experience.

Travel for Good

The Great Migration in East Africa Is One of the World’s Greatest Spectacles. But Will Tourism Ruin It?

One guide’s viral social media post is forcing the safari world to confront the pressure that tens of thousands of tourists put on East Africa’s most iconic wildlife event.

August 4, 2025 07:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cruise News

A New Four Seasons Floating Resort Is Launching in Palau

Starting in October, the luxury “Four Seasons Explorer” catamaran will sail the pristine blue waters of this Micronesian nation.

September 21, 2023 05:53 PM

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Bailey Berg

New York City took first place again in 2022.

Cities We Love

America’s Best Cities of 2025

The numbers are in: New data reveals how U.S. cities stack up in Resonance’s annual list of the best in the country.

June 24, 2025 09:24 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

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