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A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island

Hop on a ferry and 20 minutes later, you’ve traded Seattle streets for the best of the Pacific Northwest island life.

September 28, 2023 08:53 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Trees with colorful fall foliage like a rocky riverfront in North Conway, New Hampshire

Hotel News + Openings

A New Under Canvas Glampsite in New England Will Offer Easy Access to Forest Hikes, Maple Syrup, and Orchards

The property, slated to open in summer 2026, will be the brand’s first in New Hampshire.

October 20, 2025 07:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

The sauna at Laugarás Lagoon looks out on a steaming two-tiered hot springs featuring a waterfall design feature

The relaxing outpost within the island country’s Golden Circle is the latest in a string of new geothermal spa retreats that have recently opened in Iceland.

October 16, 2025 07:17 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

Hong Kong Shop Starts to Offer “Tear Gas” Flavor Ice Cream

The unusual flavor was developed as a reminder of the more than 16,000 rounds of tear gas the Hong Kong police fired at protestors last year.

May 15, 2020 02:37 PM

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Nadia Lam

A road surrounded by buildings in Beacon, New York

Hotel News + Openings

French Country Interiors, Monet-Inspired Gardens, a Massive Spa—a New Hudson Valley Retreat Opens Bookings

Reservations open today for stays between June and December 2026.

December 16, 2025 05:10 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Hotels

You Can Earn Hilton Points on Your Next Glamping Trip

The global hotel brand will allow Hilton Honors members to spend and earn points on AutoCamp stays.

March 13, 2024 12:14 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Rootstalk serves a variety of creative dishes in Breckenridge.

Restaurants + Cafés

8 Restaurants Worth Visiting in Breckenridge

Food lovers will appreciate the mix of local flavors, events, and mountain-town dining in Breckenridge.

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Left: Midpoint Cafe exterior; right: "Ugly Crust Pie"

Road Trips

7 Tasty Desserts on Route 66 to Stop and Try—From Root Beer Bread Pudding to Oatmeal Pie

Diners and cafés along the Mother Road dish out nostalgic sweet treats, good enough to stay on menus for nearly 100 years.

April 24, 2026 12:50 PM

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Amy Bizzarri

Holiday Travel

How Independence Days Are Celebrated All Over the World

From the United States to South Korea, these countries have unique ways of observing Independence Day traditions.

July 2, 2018 08:00 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

A rendering of a bar with floor to ceiling windows at andBeyond Suyian Lodge in Kenya

Hotels

A Luxury Safari Lodge Debuts in Kenya—With Rare Black Leopard Sightings, Camel Treks, and Samburu Experiences

AndBeyond is expanding its East African safari operations into Kenya’s less-visited Laikipia region.

July 1, 2025 11:17 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Food + Drink

7 Rooftop Bars with the Best Drinks (and Views) of Asheville

Gaze out at the Blue Ridge Mountains and art deco skyline from behind your chilled martini glass.

April 17, 2024 12:37 PM

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Erin McGrady

Accommodations at Singita Mara River Tented Camp in Tanzania feature canvas walls and large king-size beds with gauze netting.

Stay Here Next

Great Migration Without Crowds? That’s the Promise of This Refurbished Safari Camp in Tanzania

African design, sustainable operations, and front-row seats to the Great Migration give Singita Mara River Tented Camp the edge in Tanzania’s Lamai Wedge.

April 17, 2024 12:54 PM

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Jane Broughton

The Northern Lights glowing in hues of red at Clear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon with the large glass dome restaurant in the foreground

Stay Here Next

What It’s Like to Stay in a Glass-Dome Hotel Near Utah’s Famed National Parks

The newly opened Clear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon offers unobstructed views of the cosmos against the backdrop of Utah’s gorgeous canyon country.

November 21, 2024 11:36 AM

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Michelle Baran

The courtyard at The Nickel hotel in Charleston with rattan seating and wrought iron details

Stay Here Next

A New Boutique Hotel in Charleston Looks Like a European Townhouse, with Stylish Rooms and Top-Floor Terraces

The stylish, residential-feeling new Nickel hotel in Charleston is in a neighborhood known for its historic charm and lively energy.

August 8, 2025 10:39 AM

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Jenny Adams

Food + Drink

This Midwest State Capital Is Emerging as One of America’s Most Thrilling Food Cities

Bengali street food, Japanese pastries, and a “Goosebumps”-inspired cocktail menu are only a few of the reasons you should be visiting.

October 31, 2025 07:00 AM

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Katie Chang

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