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The willows and aspen of California's June Lake Loop provide just one the state's many autumnal hues.

Think New England Is the Only Place for Fall Foliage? Try California

We’re not knocking the Northeast’s fall colors—but the third-largest state has some prime places for vibrant leaves as well.

October 2, 2023 12:13 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Long, wide tunnel walkway at airport with blue and purple lighting and passengers, plus moving walkways on each side

Longreads

People Who Hate Airports Can’t See What Makes Them Magical

Airports are maddening. But they’re also magical, I think—even after getting stranded in one for eight hours.

December 11, 2025 11:02 AM

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Heather Radke

Where to Travel Next

8 Unmissable Places in California to Make the Most of Your Trip

California dreaming? Make it a reality at one or more of these unmissable spots.

December 1, 2023 01:02 PM

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Dana Rebmann

Why You Should Visit Seattle This Summer

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Seattle Right Now

The city’s bars, coffee shops, and famous live music venues are open for business.

July 8, 2021 06:49 PM

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Jessie Beck

winding road with view of bay and small village

Longreads

What Happens When a Self-Navigating Car Decides Your Travel? We Found Out in the Faroe Islands

On the ground in the archipelago, where new self-navigating cars are (sort of) taking the wheel.

September 16, 2025 09:48 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

The Paradise Pool flanked by blue lawn chairs and palm trees at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona

Hotels

Stay in the Same Iconic Southwestern Resort as Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe

Cool down in style at the Arizona Biltmore, popular since the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Sponsored by Arizona Biltmore

Weekend Getaways

Why North Fork, Long Island, Is the Coastal Escape You Need

Wine country and beach life are only a couple hours from Manhattan.

September 8, 2023 05:26 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

A tent bathroom at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, in Punta Mita, Mexico, with large soaking tub and views of the Pacific Ocean

Hotels

To Understand Hotel Luxury, Look at the Bathroom

As bathtubs disappear from standard rooms, hotel bathrooms have emerged as a telling indicator of luxury, shaped by labor, design ambition, and economics.

January 29, 2026 11:48 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Hotels

Ace Hotels Offers Rooms for $150 per Night This Summer

The oh-so-cool hotel brand is having a summer sale from now through May 31, for stays June 1 through September 10.

May 16, 2023 12:57 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

Road Trips

The 14 Most Scenic Drives in the United States

A change of scene is as good as a rest.

August 31, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tim Chester

Trains

Get Half Off Private Room Fares on Amtrak’s Most Scenic Routes This Spring

This two-for-one sale lets you bring along a companion for free in a private Amtrak Roomette.

March 15, 2022 07:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

This State Now Has More Michelin Starred-Restaurants Than Any Other in the U.S.

Michelin’s first statewide guide awarded 34 California restaurants with new stars this week, bringing the Golden State’s total to 90.

June 4, 2019 06:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

Tickets for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles Go on Sale Soon

The long-awaited museum dedicated to all things cinema will open September 30 in the “movie capital of the world,” with views of the iconic Hollywood hills.

July 21, 2021 06:34 PM

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Sarah Buder

The all-day restaurant and bar at the Warren Street Hotel is filled with pops of color and patterns.

Stay Here Next

This New Hotel in New York City Is an Ode to Global Art, Craft, and Design

The new Warren Street Hotel from British hotelier and designer Kit Kemp is brightening up New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood.

May 24, 2024 01:06 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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