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Left: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States - July 19 2018: Entrance to the Sculpture Garden at the New Mexico Museum of Indian Arts and Culture; right: long stretch of road in the American Southwest

Route 66 Has Long Appropriated Native American Culture—Now Indigenous Communities Are Changing the Narrative

Updated for Route 66’s 100-year anniversary, the American Indigenous Tourism guide highlights cooking classes, murals, museums, and guided hikes along the road.

March 30, 2026 12:38 PM

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Mona Gable

Trains

12 of Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Stations

With their historical significance and elaborate architecture and design, these handsome buildings are destinations in themselves.

February 12, 2026 10:53 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Food + Drink

From Palm Dates to Cardamom, a Beginner’s Guide to Saudi Cuisine

Influenced by centuries as the center of the spice trade, the flavors of this Arabian country are as diverse as the land itself.

Sponsored by Visit Saudi

The mini-game Piranha Plant Nap Mishap at Super Nintendo World Hollywood.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Everything You Need to Know About Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

Super mushrooms, goombas, and heroic mustachioed Italian plumbers. Here’s how to get the most out of your trip to Super Nintendo World.

February 21, 2023 03:17 PM

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Dustin Nelson

An aerial view of a small forested island on Lake Superior

Small Ship Cruises

Beautiful Beaches, Forested Boulders, Endless Lighthouses—the North American Cruise Destination Not to Miss

One of the most fascinating places to sail is right in our own backyard.

August 22, 2025 06:46 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Cities We Love

No Crowds, Better Deals, and Broadway Shows Galore: Why New York Is the Best in the Winter

Don’t let the snow scare you off.

January 24, 2025 11:30 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

Where to Travel Next

5 Charming Villages in the South of France

Leave behind the famous cities of the French Riviera to discover these lesser-known gems.

April 9, 2024 07:53 AM

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Chloe Braithwaite

Festivals + Events

What a Pandemic-Era Mardi Gras Looks Like in New Orleans

New Orleanians are finding socially distant ways to celebrate the Carnival season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 7, 2021 11:22 AM

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Rebecca Santana

Art + Architecture

Exploring New Brunswick’s Rich Cultural Treasures

From unique architecture to a thriving arts scene, this Canadian province comes tailor-made for fascinating cultural immersion.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

Restaurants + Cafés

A Fresh Spin on Sushi at NYC’s Intimate Tokyo Record Bar

This creative Greenwich Village basement restaurant offers 16 diners the opportunity to build the perfect vinyl playlist.

May 31, 2018 12:21 PM

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E.J. Kelley

This Premier Suite King room at the Lotte Hotel Seattle features views of Elliott Bay.

Stay Here Next

This New Seattle Hotel Is Perfect for Design Lovers

The new Lotte Hotel Seattle is a design-driven retreat with historic roots in the heart of the city.

August 4, 2023 03:04 PM

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Supriya Kalidas

Cities We Love

Singapore’s Neighborhoods Not to Miss

These are the districts to explore for a truly multicultural Singapore experience, from Chinatown to Little India.

January 13, 2022 04:15 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

An aerial view of the Amazon River in Peru winding through lush green rainforests with a couple boats creating ripples in the water and a small grouping of homes jutting out over the water

River Cruises

Pink Dolphins, Piranhas, and Wine-Paired Tasting Menus—Sailing the Peruvian Amazon on a New Luxury Riverboat

The newly launched ‘Pure Amazon’ from high-end operator Abercrombie & Kent takes guests on the ultimate floating safari through the lush, flora- and fauna-filled Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

October 21, 2025 07:24 PM

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Jeri Clausing

River Cruises

The New River Cruise Ships and Sailings We’re Most Excited About This Year

The world’s newest river cruise ships are delivering passengers to beautiful destinations in Europe, Asia, and South America in style. And they’re leaving less of a footprint, too.

January 22, 2024 02:33 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

Restaurants + Cafés

How Tokyo’s Coffee Culture Inspired an Indie American Brand

James Freeman, founder of Oakland-based Blue Bottle Coffee, hits the Tokyo scene and uncovers his favorite cafés along the way.

July 29, 2019 06:45 PM

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Adam H. Graham

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