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COVID + Travel

Spain Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

A writer based in Barcelona describes the current situation in Spain and what travelers who want to go should know.

July 12, 2021 07:27 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

Hotels

Spend the Night With the Phantom of the Opera at the Palais Garnier

The Paris Opera is one of the City of Light’s most iconic sites. Now Airbnb is offering the chance to sleep inside the gilded palace that inspired Broadway’s longest-running musical.

February 12, 2023 06:05 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Tips + News

This Earth-Friendly Exhibit Is Made for Your Instagram

Artists tackle climate change, overfishing, and other serious issues at a new art exhibition.

September 13, 2019 03:48 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The Future of Travel

What Hula Teaches About Connecting to the Environment in Maui

Here’s what to know about this art form—and where to see and do hula yourself.

Sponsored by Maui Visitors Bureau

From cities like Riyadh (above) to vast desertscapes, it's now easier to see Saudi Arabia.

Cities We Love

3 Days in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Islamic faith and history mix with pop-up food concepts and Four Seasons in the kingdom’s capital city.

February 6, 2023 10:17 PM

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Diane Sooyeon Kang

History + Culture

On the Modern Silk Road, Discover the Colors and Characters of Uzbekistan

Writer Anya von Bremzen reveals why now is the time to experience the Central Asian country’s ancient flavors and traditions.

October 10, 2019 05:11 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Beaches

Why Los Cabos Is the Ultimate Winter Getaway

The well-known Mexican escape has it all: new hotels, an exciting locavore food scene, and plenty of adventures on the water.

October 31, 2018 08:55 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 7 Dishes Not to Miss in Martinique

From salted cod fritters and spicy avocado salad to langoustines and lamb curry, here’s the food and drink to try for the full island experience.

March 31, 2022 04:20 PM

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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

An overwater bungalow at the St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Saudi Arabia with white lounge chairs and an infinity pool.

Hotels

Stunning Blue Waters Is Not What You’d Expect From This Up-and-Coming Destination

With dozens of sustainability-minded luxury hotels to open in the coming year, the Red Sea Global project is poised to transform tourism in the Middle East.

August 8, 2024 11:34 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Road Trips

The West Texas Road Trip You Didn’t Know You Were Missing

Also known as the “Get-Out-of-Marfa” road trip.

July 21, 2017 12:57 PM

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Sarah Theeboom

Hotels

Historic Colorado Mining Towns Are Experiencing a Design Hotel Boom

From Leadville to Silverton, hoteliers are drawing on the Rocky Mountains’ rich mining history for their new projects.

April 15, 2022 04:10 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Tips + News

New Banksy Artwork Unveiled at Hospital to Thank Doctors and Nurses

The latest piece from the renowned street artist was revealed inside a British hospital to honor health-care workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

May 7, 2020 12:32 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Hiking + Cycling

You Can Win North Face Gear by Tracking Your Hikes on Strava This Month

Join the 100-km hiking challenge on the fitness tracking app in March and you could possibly score a new pair of trail runners—and more.

March 1, 2021 04:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Summer Sizzle: Five Reasons to Visit Orlando Now

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