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This Northern English City Has Been Nurturing Its Arts Scene for Years—and It’s Paying Off

Manchester has a long history of pushing boundaries, and its ingenuity is on the rise once again with new arts venues and creative programming.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Billie Cohen

The grand hall of St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, has curved ceilings and is decorated with a green-dominant color scheme.

Hotels

All Aboard: These 8 Hotels Are Located in Train Stations

These splendid properties will transport you to a time when U.S. train travel was glamorous.

March 19, 2026 02:35 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Left: Flagstaff, Arizona, USA - September 2, 2022. Aerial view of historic downtown Flagstaff with the famous Hotel Monte Vista; right: Starry night under the clear Flagstaff Sky

Weekend Getaways

This National Park Gateway Town Is Celebrating 25 Years as the World’s First Dark Sky City

Alongside a new astronomy center, Flagstaff is now a hotbed of standout culinary outposts, making it the ideal place to kick off your Grand Canyon–fueled adventure.

April 27, 2026 03:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

An interior photo of a junior suite at the Hotel Haya's junior suite, with a graffiti wall

Stay Here Next

This Tampa Hotel Leans into the City’s Cuban, Cigar-Rolling Past

In Ybor City, Tampa’s historic Latin quarter, the Hotel Haya immerses guests in local history and thoughtful design.

June 28, 2023 12:27 PM

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Sarika Bansal

A police officer givers water to a British soldier outside London's Buckingham Palace during extreme heat on July 18.<br/>

A new airport, direct flights from the U.S., a presidential obsession, and independence talks—here’s why the world’s largest island is making headlines these days.

February 27, 2025 01:33 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A town square at sunset in Vilnius, Lithuania, with a giant Christmas tree made entirely of lights and a white belfry next to it.

Holiday Travel

These European Cities Have Stellar Christmas Markets and Festivals—and Fewer Crowds

Here’s where to get into the holiday spirit across Europe with Christmas markets, skating rinks, and festive food and drink.

October 27, 2025 04:56 PM

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Lottie Gross

An intact stone pyramid in the jungle in mexico

History + Culture

The Most Impressive Pyramids to Visit in Mexico

Marvel at the incredible work of ancient civilizations like the Toltecs, Zapotecs, and Olmecs.

January 24, 2025 01:38 AM

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John Newton

The 2026 expansion adds sites across the South, including a Virginia courthouse tied to the court case “Loving v. Virginia” and two music museums in Nashville.

February 27, 2026 04:48 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Manchester England - Midland Hotel - Billie Cohen.jpg

Cities We Love

The Essential English City to Visit—and the Best Things to Do There

Manchester has always been radical, so it’s no surprise that the northern English city is pushing the country’s arts and culture scenes into new territory as well.

December 12, 2023 09:53 AM

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Billie Cohen

This guest room at the Fifth Avenue Hotel features dark blue headboards and teal walls.

Hotels

This New Luxury Hotel in Manhattan Is an Ode to Gilded Age New York

The new Fifth Avenue Hotel occupies a landmark Italian Renaissance–style bank and a new glass tower in New York City’s NoMad neighborhood.

October 16, 2023 12:21 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Cities We Love

Required Eating: The Best New Restaurants in Dubai

The city is full of exciting new spots representing great cuisine from around the world.

December 3, 2021 01:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Epic Trips

How to Get the Best Parthenon Views in Athens? Go Rock Climbing

The growing sport has new bouldering routes that merge history with modern life.

May 19, 2026 06:18 PM

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Ryleigh Norgrove

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