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L-R clockwise: Hôtel du Couvent room; Puspa Anggareni of Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape; Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape exterior; Veronica Marquina of Awasi Mendoza; Awasi Mendoza exterior; Shernette Crichton of Half Moon; The Oyster Box exterior entrance; Dee Patel of the Hermitage hotel

Hotels

Women Make Up Most of the Hotel Workforce. These Leaders Are Making Sure They Run Them, Too.

From Indonesia to France, these seven general managers around the globe share how they built their careers—and how they’re shaping the future of hotel leadership.

March 16, 2026 04:44 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

Tips + News

France Will Spend $165 Million to Rescue Some of Its Small Cafés

The country has lost more than 150,000 cafés in the past 50 years.

September 30, 2019 04:00 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Disney

The Ultimate Disneyland Family Packing Guide

Use this handy checklist to make sure you’ve got all the essentials but aren’t overdoing it.

August 28, 2019 12:57 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hiking + Cycling

The Power of Telluride

There’s something potent that draws people to Telluride, Colorado. From an energy vortex to stunning mountain scenery, here’s what makes this place so magnetic and how to enjoy it.

Sponsored by Visit Telluride

Kobba Klintar, an old pilot station in Aland archipelago with cafe and museum. Picturesque landscape with island. at Baltic Sea. Aland Islands, Finland. Europe.

Where to Travel Next

The Secret Island Escape in the World’s Happiest Country

These enchanting Baltic Sea islands occupy the sunniest spot in northern Europe.

February 21, 2023 01:17 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Longreads

Travel Tales: Celebrating 10 Years of Boundless Stories

Our favorite longreads from the last decade.

June 9, 2019 11:30 AM

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Staff

Tips + News

Thief Stole Van Gogh Painting With Sledgehammer, Security Footage Shows

No arrests have been made yet, but the police are hopeful that these new images will help them track down the thief and the missing painting.

April 22, 2020 01:13 PM

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Mike Corder

Natural Wonders

This Vast Argentinian Plateau Is an Otherworldly Experience

With perspective-bending landscapes, ruddy pastel colors, and a harsh, remote location, Argentina’s Atacama Plateau feels downright Martian.

November 6, 2017 08:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

People in blue costumes parade at the Marques de Sapucai Sambodromo

Festivals + Events

Everything You Need to Know About Carnival in Rio

The Brazilian city’s long affair with the celebration comes from centuries of history and tradition.

February 17, 2023 09:25 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Botánika Osa Peninsula sits within the Osa Peninsula's rainforest.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: Botánika Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica

Located on the green Osa Peninsula, this resort offers a comfortable base for nature-filled adventures.

February 16, 2023 11:16 PM

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Jessie Beck

Tips + News

Germany Cancels Oktoberfest for the Second Year in a Row

Bavarian officials called off the festival once again due to coronavirus concerns.

May 3, 2021 12:34 PM

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David Rising

Bars + Nightlife

7 Winter-Ready Hotel Rooftops to Cozy Up on Right Now

Just because temps get low doesn’t mean your drinking shouldn’t stay high-in-the-sky—these cooler-weather cities offer rooftop perches that are welcoming and warming, all winter long.

January 24, 2019 09:18 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Visas + Passports

Saudi Arabia Will Start Issuing Tourist Visas for the First Time Ever

The conservative Middle Eastern kingdom will offer tourist visas in a push to lessen its dependence on the oil industry.

September 27, 2019 08:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Ocean Cruises

The Best Cruises for Kids at Every Age

When it comes to kids, cruising isn’t one size fits all. From babies to teens, these age-specific recommendations will help you choose the right cruise for your brood.

June 28, 2019 12:07 PM

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Elissa Garay

Bath, Somerset, England, UK - 13 August 2024: The Jane Austen Center and Recency Tea Rooms

Festivals + Events

Live Out Your Pride and Prejudice Dreams During Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday Party in England This Year

Austenites, assemble! Three counties in southwest England are hosting can’t-miss celebrations for Jane Austen’s 250th birthday.

January 17, 2025 01:59 PM

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Cat Sposato

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