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8 Reasons to Relax and Recharge in Arizona

From five-star spas to energy vortexes, here’s how to find the right wellness experience for you in the healing hub of Central Arizona.

Thousands of Afghans have relocated amid the current crisis—countless more are trying to.

August 20, 2021 06:52 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

Heckfield Place Is the U.K.’s First Biodynamic Hotel. What Does That Mean?

The head gardener at this English country estate talks about why biodynamic agriculture is even better than organic.

August 23, 2021 08:10 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

Airbnb Lists “The Royal Tenenbaums” House for Just $20 per Night

This Memorial Day weekend, two people will get to check into the NYC house featured in the Wes Anderson film. Here’s how to book the one-time-only listing.

May 24, 2021 07:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

In the Magazine

The True Heart of California’s Bay Area Is in the Russian River Valley

The gods of climate change made some of their first displays of power in this slice of rural California, where there’s much to love and much to protect.

December 1, 2021 02:31 PM

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Chris Colin

In the Magazine

Hike Turkey’s Carian Trail, Ponder the History of Western Civilization

Turkey’s 528-mile Carian Trail is part of a growing network of ruin-laced treks running throughout the country.

December 1, 2021 02:31 PM

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Jenna Scatena

Art + Architecture

Norway’s New Art Museum Doubles as a Twisting Bridge Above a River

Just north of Oslo, the striking structure designed by the acclaimed Bjarke Ingels Group features works by renowned artists in a spiraling space.

October 11, 2019 04:27 PM

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Terry Ward

Epic Trips

Turn Your Glacier Adventure Into an Overnight Experience With These Luxurious Stays

Yes, you can sleep next to (or on top of) a glacier. And at these lodges, hotels, and glamping experiences, you can do so sustainably too.

September 20, 2019 08:12 PM

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Julia Eskins

The Next List

8 Can’t-Miss Places to Visit in New Zealand Right Now

Sculpture gardens, epic hiking trails, and food steeped in Māori history await.

September 19, 2024 02:10 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The dive jetty of the diving school at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives

Hotels

I Spent a Week Scuba Diving at a Luxury Resort—Here’s Why (and Where) I’d Do It Again

You don’t have to rough it to scuba dive in epic underwater sites. These hotels pair luxury with world-class reefs.

April 16, 2025 11:22 AM

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Chris Dong

The pool at the Berkeley City Club has art deco tiling and a blue ceiling

Hotels

You Can Stay in These 6 City Club Hotels Even if You’re Not a Member

Architecture, history, and fitness star in these exclusive club hotels that let nonmembers check in.

April 15, 2025 11:17 AM

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Pat Tompkins

View from St. Stephen's Cathedral over Stephansplatz square in Vienna, capital of Austria on sunny day

Loyalty + Rewards

How the Amex Platinum Can Pay You Back Thousands of Dollars Through Statement Credits

The $695 annual fee is steep, but the Platinum Card® from American Express offers nearly $2,000 in statement credits each year.

October 6, 2022 02:58 PM

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Paul Rubio

Cities We Love

The African Cities You Should Visit Now

Africa’s natural wonders tend to hog the spotlight, but increasingly, travelers are falling in love with creative urban hubs across the continent like Kigali and Nairobi.

May 29, 2019 01:08 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Books

A New “Dracula” Trail Brings the Literary Legend to Life

This year is the 125th anniversary of the world’s most famous vampire novel.

May 31, 2022 12:29 PM

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Mike MacEacheran

Style + Design

Lydia Tár Is Problematic—but She’s My Travel Style Icon Anyway

Here’s how to recreate the airplane outfit Cate Blanchett wore in the Oscar-nominated film that is low-key and high-brow all at once.

March 10, 2023 02:01 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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