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Art + Architecture

In New York City, 52 Old Doors From the Chelsea Hotel—and Their Ghosts—Go to Auction

The sale featured architectural relics with connections to a dizzying array of artists, authors, actors, and musicians.

April 13, 2018 07:27 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Travel Tips + Etiquette

When Nature Calls: A Ranked List of Your Best (and Worst) Bathroom Options When Traveling

From a portable loo to highway rest stops, a few tips on how to prepare to go on the go.

September 29, 2020 06:51 PM

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Aislyn Greene

A person pushing someone in a wheelchair in an airport

Air Travel News

United Unveils New Search Tool for Passengers With Wheelchairs

The development is the latest in a series of strides being made in the realm of accessible air travel.

November 9, 2023 06:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

Orange County's Little Saigon is home to the world's largest population of Vietnamese people outside of Vietnam—the majority are from South Vietnam.

Destination Spotlight

Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Orange County’s Little Saigon

Everything you need to know about one of Orange County’s most interesting neighborhoods.

August 26, 2022 08:30 AM

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Cu Fleshman

Camping

Inside the Island Glamping Retreat Just Minutes From Downtown Manhattan

Yes, you read that right. Here’s how you can spend the night in a luxury canvas tent on Governors Island in the middle of New York Harbor this summer.

June 22, 2023 08:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Rockley is just steps from the beach on Barbados and is lined with yellow lounge umbrellas.

Hotels

My Favorite New Caribbean Hotel Is Less Than 300 Steps From the Ocean—and Only Costs $223 a Night

A seasoned Caribbean traveler learns why the Rockley in Barbados is so much more than a beach getaway.

February 21, 2025 12:03 PM

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Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon

Longreads

Why I Always Visit a Cemetery When I Travel

Visiting burial sites can boost your health and perspective while offering a unique travel experience.

February 12, 2025 05:21 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Museums + Galleries

MoMA Is Offering Free Online Art Courses You Can Take at Home

The subjects explore everything from photography and fashion to abstract painting, with guidance from MoMA curators, artists, and designers.

April 10, 2020 03:55 PM

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Sarah Buder

The Grand Staircase at Raffles London at The OWO features stone railings and a red carpet, and is illuminated by a large chandelier.

Stay Here Next

Winston Churchill’s Old War Office Is Now London’s Most Talked-About Luxury Hotel. Here’s a First-Person Review.

The new Raffles London at the OWO already feels like a grande dame.

December 4, 2023 09:00 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

A rendering of what Hurtigruten's ship with solar powered sails would look like.

Cruise News

Could an Electric Ship With Solar Sails Be the Future of Cruising?

The prototype for the new high-tech, zero-emissions ship was recently unveiled.

October 12, 2023 07:27 AM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Canada to Drop COVID Testing Requirement for Travelers

Starting April 1, fully vaccinated travelers no longer need to provide a prearrival COVID test.

March 17, 2022 06:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

Vietnam Has Reopened Borders to All Travelers

Effective March 15, all travelers are welcome in Vietnam—three months earlier than initially scheduled.

March 16, 2022 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

The Best New Things to Do in Washington, D.C. Right Now

Level up your next visit to the nation’s capital and check out the exciting influx of new hotels, restaurants, bars, and books.

January 5, 2022 12:09 PM

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Lola Méndez

A man in a suit stands in front of grand doors in a historic stone building

Art + Culture

A Guide to the Chic Paris Filming Locations From Apple TV+’s New Drama About Chanel and Dior

Set during and after World War II, The New Look follows the famous designers through hotels, brasseries, and boutiques that are still around today.

February 14, 2024 01:14 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

California’s Stunning “Field of Light” Is Back

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