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7 UNESCO Cities of Literature Every Bookworm Should Visit

Make the most of your readerly passions at these global cities recognized for their vibrant literary communities.

November 27, 2023 11:06 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

A wooden chalet surrounded by snow and evergreen trees with a snow-covered peak in the distance and bright blue skies

Hotels

8 of the Coziest Winter Cabins on Airbnb, According to Guests

It’s easy to see why these ski chalets and mountain cabins are among the highest rated on Airbnb.

November 17, 2023 11:59 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Maple syrup season in rural Quebec, Canada. Collection maple sap in spring forest.

History + Culture

The “Maple Syrup Capital of the World” Is Famous for Sugar Shacks, Festivals, and Indigenous History

A visit to a sugar shack run by First Nations people sheds light on maple syrup’s deep roots in northeastern Canada.

March 13, 2025 02:17 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Ocean Cruises

Cruise Like a Queen on This Elegant Line With a Long Royal Legacy

As the United Kingdom celebrates the Queen’s Jubilee this year, cruise passengers can too aboard the definitively British Cunard cruise line.

June 14, 2022 02:49 PM

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Fran Golden

Aberdeenshire, Scotland - July 27, 2012: The Balmoral castle, summer residence of the British Royal Family.

History + Culture

The Queen’s Beloved Scotland

In the Scottish Highlands, Queen Elizabeth II could just be Lilibet, walking her dogs and breathing the air of (relative) normalcy.

September 19, 2022 04:36 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Hotels

Japan’s Mount Fuji Has a New Luxury Hotel With Private Hot Springs and Michelin-Worthy Dining

Gora Kadan, one of Japan’s most respected ryokans, opens its second property, bringing its revered hospitality to a stunning new location near Mount Fuji.

July 18, 2025 11:41 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Summer 2025

Five Boroughs, One Mission: Visiting New York City’s Oldest Record Stores, Restaurants, Bars, and Bakeries

One writer travels across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island to explore some of the most exciting places in the city.

August 19, 2025 09:19 AM

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Harrison Hill

Northern lights in the sky of Fairbanks, Alaska

Astrotourism

The Most Beautiful Places to See the Northern Lights—Without Leaving the U.S.

You don’t need to go abroad to see the legendary light show that is the aurora borealis.

August 19, 2025 02:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Minneapolis skyline seen from the Minneapolis River

The sailing travels 1,800 miles along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers through the heartland of America.

November 10, 2022 07:09 PM

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Bailey Berg

Yayoi Kusama Yellow, polka-dotted Pumpkin on a pier on Japan's Naoshima island with the ocean and some low mountains in the background.

Art + Culture

The Dreamy Japanese Islands Where Nature and Contemporary Art Meet

The most exciting place to see art installations in Japan is not where you’d think.

November 6, 2025 03:23 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

There's nothing like an Ace hotel lobby bar—and now Toronto gets to experience the good times.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 20 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Toronto

In Toronto’s burgeoning hotel scene, you’ll find Canada’s first Ace Hotel, a reimagined St. Regis, and an ultra-cool boutique stay in a private women’s club.

July 16, 2025 02:32 PM

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Michael Kaminer

Queen Street West is a trendy area that preserves a long stretch of ornate 19th century buildings with interesting shops.

Style + Design

The Best Boutiques in Toronto for All Your Shopping Needs

Whether you’re looking for unique books or high-end apparel, you’ll be able to find a favorite souvenir in one of these locally owned shops.

May 31, 2023 03:41 PM

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Michael Kaminer

A stone castle surrounded by evergreen trees, with a body of water in the foreground and a large brown mountain in the background

History + Culture

7 Filming Locations From The Crown You Can Actually Visit

From the stand-ins for Windsor Castle to Balmoral, these are the places where many critical scenes were shot—and that fans of the hit Netflix show can visit IRL.

November 16, 2023 05:58 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Hiking + Cycling

In Scotland, Hiking Where Royals Roam

Following in the footsteps of British monarchs on a guided ghillie walk in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park.

November 6, 2023 10:36 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A stylish lobby with a dramatic fringe-like light chandelier, velvety pink sofa, dark oval bench, plenty of mirrors, and a spiky art installation on the right wall

Hotels

The 15 Best Hotels in Montreal

This vibrant Québec city is experiencing a major hotel boom—and these are the best hotels to check into right now.

March 29, 2024 04:42 PM

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Catherine Maisonneuve

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