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Discover Art, Architecture, and Fine Wine at These Napa Valley Spots

At tasting rooms across Napa Valley, galleries let visitors wander with a glass of wine, and picnicking is not only allowed in sculpture gardens—it’s encouraged.

November 15, 2022 04:54 PM

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Layne Randolph

Food + Drink

16 Delicious French Pastries to Try—That Aren’t Croissants

Embrace la belle vie, one bite at a time.

July 24, 2024 04:01 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

On the Camino de Santiago, Tourism Is Helping Small Towns Survive

Each year, tens of thousands of hikers start the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Their presence is helping the small towns along the route survive.

June 21, 2022 03:48 PM

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Giovanna Dell’Orto

JW MARRIOTT PHOENIX DESERT RIDGE RESORT & SPA. PHXDR

Hotels We Love

From French Polynesia to Paris, These 11 Hotels Around the World Are Getting Accessibility Right

The hotels on this list are as thoughtful about accessibility as they are about design, going beyond compliance to make travel more comfortable and intuitive for disabled guests.

April 3, 2026 02:01 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Noirmoutier island in France. French beach and village of Le Vieil

Off The Tourist Trail

Can You Visit France Without the Crowds? Bien Sur! Just Follow These 7 Tips

Step into a real-life fairy tale in your own château, float down peaceful canals, and discover some of Europe’s wildest and most beautiful coastlines.

May 2, 2025 04:00 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

A Hotel Has Opened at Versailles—and It’s Everything You Could Hope For

Hotels

There’s a Luxury Hotel on the Grounds of Versailles—and There Are Still Rooms Available During the Olympics

Live out your Marie Antoinette dreams with an overnight stay in the ornate 17th-century palace.

April 25, 2024 03:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

People in blue costumes parade at the Marques de Sapucai Sambodromo

Festivals + Events

Everything You Need to Know About Carnival in Rio

The Brazilian city’s long affair with the celebration comes from centuries of history and tradition.

February 17, 2023 09:25 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

A French town with ancient castles backed by a huge cliff with more medieval buildings above it, all surrounded by trees.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 Underrated French Wine Regions Worth Exploring

Go beyond the châteaux (and crowds) of the Loire Valley.

April 3, 2025 06:11 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Food + Drink

From Tacos to Tlyaudas: 14 Essential Mexican Foods to Try on Your Next Trip

From tlayudas to tacos, here are 14 essential Mexican foods to try on your next trip to Mexico.

August 4, 2024 12:40 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Dining al fresco just outside of Lisbon in Almada

Food + Drink

This Coastal Region Is Europe’s Most Underrated Food Destination

From seafood feasts to rare wines, experience Portugal’s rich flavors in Lisbon and the surrounding area with TAP’s direct flights from major U.S. cities and stopover program.

Sponsored by Visit Portugal and TAP Air Portugal

View of a glacial lake with people walking the suspension bridge above.

Outdoor Adventure

Must-Do Nature Escapes in Western Québec

Swim, hike, and unwind when you Voyage Through Nature in Québec’s summer playground.

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