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Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden surrounded by autumnal trees

At This Reimagined Spa Retreat in Germany’s Black Forest, Wellness Extends Into the Woods

After a careful two-year renovation, the historic Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa is stepping into a new era of wellness shaped by the surrounding Black Forest.

December 1, 2025 07:42 AM

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Adam H. Graham

COVID + Travel

Spain Now Welcoming All U.S. Visitors—No Vaccine, Test, or Quarantine Needed

After initially opening only to vaccinated Americans in early June, almost all requirements have now been dropped for U.S. travelers entering Spain.

July 1, 2021 08:46 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

This Caribbean Food Festival Wasn’t Made for Tourists—and That’s Why It’s So Good

Held every Presidents’ Day weekend, St. Croix’s agricultural fair celebrates farming heritage with performances, rare foods, and a homecoming spirit.

January 30, 2026 09:26 AM

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Nikki Miller-Ka

Videos

5 Tapas You Can Only Find in Barcelona [VIDEO]

Plus, how to eat them like a local.

September 30, 2023 05:39 PM

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Claudia Cardia

Outdoor Adventure

Why Smart Travelers Go to the Caribbean in the Summer

The best-kept secret in the Caribbean? Visiting in summer. Here’s what you need to know.

June 3, 2026 03:07 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

A blue and gold train passes a small pond, with mountains in the background

Trains

From the Swiss Alps to the Outback: 9 Scenic Train Rides to Book Right Now

Planes may be much faster, but trains show you the world in more relaxed, scenic manner.

August 25, 2025 01:48 PM

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Alesandra Dubin

History + Culture

Pompeii’s Museum Comes Back to Life to Display Exquisite Ancient Excavations

The newly reopened Antiquarium near Naples, Italy, showcases rare remnants from the ancient Roman city that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

January 25, 2021 02:44 PM

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Andrea Rosa

Man standing up to knees in natural quicksand river. He is wearing a bathing suit and the mud is all around.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Quicksand Is a Real Thing. Here’s What You Need to Know.

When a Maine beachgoer recently got trapped in quicksand, the internet panicked. It’s real? Yes, it is. Here’s what you need to know about the storied phenomenon.

June 18, 2024 08:57 AM

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Nathalie Alonso

What’s New In...

I’ve Lived in Arizona for Around 35 Years—Here’s Why Phoenix Is an Underrated City Worth Visiting Right Now

New hotels, James Beard–recognized restaurants, and desert-inspired cocktails bring the heat to Arizona’s desert city.

February 27, 2025 02:12 PM

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Cindy Barks

Aerial Drone Photo of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Downtown Cleveland

Art + Culture

8 Great Museums in North America for Music Fans

There’s a music museum for you, whether you’re in Asheville, Cleveland, or South Dakota.

February 9, 2024 11:55 AM

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Andrew Parks

The Alder House suite's living area in the 1 Hotel Seattle with wood floors and plants

Stay Here Next

This New Design-Led Hotel Brings Calm to Seattle’s Tech Core

With its soothing design and sustainability-driven ethos, the new 1 Hotel Seattle offers a tranquil base in the South Lake Union neighborhood.

September 19, 2025 07:38 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Wildebeest in Liuwa Plain National Park's honey-colored plains in Zambia

Hotels

The Great Migration in Africa You Haven’t Heard of Yet

In Zambia’s remote Liuwa Plain, tens of thousands of wildebeest sweep across restored grasslands—an epic migration you can still witness without the crowds.

September 10, 2025 11:38 AM

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Mazuba Kapambwe

Immersive Gustav Klimt Art Shows Are Coming to 13 Cities Around the World

Art + Architecture

Immersive Gustav Klimt Art Shows Are Coming to 12 Cities Around the World

Enter the vibrant, colorful world of the symbolist painter with massive projections of his most famous works.

February 9, 2022 05:11 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The Tree Haus accommodations at the Green O are elevated 23 feet off the ground.

Hotels We Love

America’s 13 Coziest Hotels to Visit This Winter

With their firepits and comfort-minded interiors, these are the best hideaways where you can embrace the chill this season.

January 13, 2026 12:55 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Museums + Galleries

Major “Calder-Picasso” Exhibit Comes to the United States

Already sold out in San Francisco, the show will open in Atlanta and Houston later in 2021.

May 13, 2021 06:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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