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5 New Washington, D.C. Hotels Offering a Truly Local Stay

When a hotel opening coincides with a pandemic, a different (dare we say, better?) kind of hospitality happens.

January 5, 2022 01:00 PM

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Ann Shields

A music box, chocolates, melatonin droplets, tea, and an eye mask arranged on a bed.

Health + Wellness

The Latest Hotel Amenity? A Better Night’s Sleep

Around the world, hotels are creating sleep-enhancing packages to help guests live the dream.

January 26, 2023 10:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

Family Travel

This Travel Brand is Disrupting the Travel Industry and Bringing Families Closer Together While Doing It

How the Encore Resort near Orlando has combined the best of luxury hotels and vacation rentals

Sponsored by Encore Resort

Cruise

Introducing the World’s Newest Ocean

The National Geographic Society for the first time named the Southern Ocean as the newest of Earth’s five oceans. Dive into what it means for conservation—and travelers.

August 26, 2021 02:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Where to Travel Next

Istanbul Is Brimming With Exciting New Restaurants, Hotels, and Museums

Tempting dishes, inventive cocktails, and several art exhibits await travelers.

August 28, 2024 05:15 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Safari

Kenya Reopens to American Travelers. What Does That Actually Mean?

Kenya’s international borders are now open to (most) Americans, and travelers may have the great migration to themselves.

August 10, 2020 03:41 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Expedition Cruises

The Best Destinations for a Cruise in Iceland

Many of Iceland’s other-worldly landscapes, charming villages, marine life, and rugged coastlines are best seen from the comfort, convenience, and unique vantage point of a cruise.

September 20, 2021 09:19 PM

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Fran Golden

Cities We Love

In Berlin, Everybody’s Willkommen!

Thanks to a wave of immigrants—and open-armed locals—the German capital just might be the most dynamic city in Europe right now.

January 28, 2020 06:44 PM

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Emma John

Art + Architecture

In Guadalajara, Young Designers Are Putting a Modern Spin on Traditional Ceramics

With their high-design, handcrafted pieces, these artisans are reimagining a legacy.

June 1, 2018 06:57 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

9 Wine Cocktails Around Europe Worth Traveling For

These creative concoctions prove that there’s more than one way to enjoy a glass of wine.

January 29, 2021 05:03 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Tips + News

Portugal Is Reopening for Travelers (and They Won’t Have to Quarantine)

The country is ready to receive a lot more visitors—here’s what we know.

June 10, 2020 07:44 PM

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Sara Button

Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape is surrounded by Bali's dense green jungle.

Hotels

These Are Bali’s Most Stunning—and Environmentally Friendly—Hotels

Three luxury resorts on the Indonesian island of Bali are getting creative with waste reduction and recycling—and are educating travelers in the process.

March 22, 2023 02:44 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Hotels

Wildflower Farms Offers a High-End Escape for Nature-Starved New Yorkers

Part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, this is the first luxury brand hotel to open in New York’s Hudson Valley.

January 12, 2023 05:30 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

Where to Go in 2020

36 destinations to kick-start your travel dreaming and scheming.

December 9, 2019 09:45 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Mountains surrounding the town of Grindewald, Switzerland.

Art + Culture

15 Star Wars Filming Locations Worth a Visit

It turns out the “Star Wars” galaxy isn’t terribly far, far away.

August 18, 2023 02:16 PM

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Kyle N. Ormiston

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