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Art + Architecture

LA’s Latest Pop-Up Is a Grocery Store Made of Felt

The 2,800 square foot “supermarket” is stocked with over 30,000 handmade items available for purchase.

August 14, 2018 05:43 PM

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Sarah Buder

River Cruises

Europe’s Most Decked-Out New River Cruise Ship Sets Sail

AmaWaterways’ super-sized Danube vessel just launched and the first images reveal this could be a whole new way to river cruise.

May 10, 2019 04:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

elderly couple seated on a bench looking at a map, while seated on a overlook facing mountain peaks in the Swiss countryside.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Want to Send My Parents to Europe. How Do I Make Sure the Trip Goes Off Without a Hitch?

Our Unpacked advice columnist shares ideas with a reader who is planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

December 10, 2024 02:02 PM

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Anu Taranath

Bars + Nightlife

A Dolly Parton–Inspired Rooftop Bar Just Opened in Nashville

The new Graduate Hotel Nashville has dedicated its rooftop bar and pool lounge, White Limozeen, to the country music icon.

August 4, 2020 10:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

After a devastating fire in 2019, the Paris landmark began welcoming visitors once again on December 7.

December 9, 2024 02:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Health + Wellness

A First-Timer’s Guide to Marijuana Tourism in Los Angeles

With its curated dispensaries and design-forward social consumption lounges, L.A. is the perfect place to give cannabis a try.

January 6, 2020 01:04 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Art + Culture

Reveling in the Royal Palaces of Rajasthan

The palaces of Jaipur and Udaipur are more than just architectural marvels—they’re a window into India’s cultural history.

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Air Travel News

Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Real ID

By May 2025, if you don’t have a Real ID, passport or trusted traveler program card (such as Global Entry), you will not be able to fly.

December 5, 2022 05:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

A view of a sunlit church on the Rhine river with pink flowers in the foreground in Strasbourg, France.

Journeys: Cruise

The Best Times to Cruise Without the Crowds

Emerald Cruises & Tours follows the seasons by sailing Europe’s rivers when blossoms and vineyards are at their peak, and heading south for Caribbean warmth in the winter.

Sponsored by Emerald Cruises & Tours

Tips + News

What You Need to Know About the New “Safe Travels” Stamp

The World Travel and Tourism Council’s seal of approval helps identify destinations and businesses that have adopted a new set of global safety and hygiene protocols.

June 24, 2020 04:58 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Museums + Galleries

The New National Museum of Qatar Opens in Doha

The Jean Nouvel-designed building inspired by the desert rose is dedicated to the history and cultural heritage of Qatar.

March 28, 2019 08:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Future of Travel

Clear Develops a Health ID That Includes Coronavirus Screening

To help screen employees, consumers, and eventually travelers, the biometric ID company Clear has created a technology that allows for health checks that are linked to your identity.

May 12, 2020 03:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Two U.S. senators are trying to implement a “passenger bill of rights” that, if passed, would give fliers more protections. Here’s what that means.

February 21, 2023 07:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

Natural Wonders

Stargazers Rejoice: United States Gets 3 New International Dark Sky Parks

Since late April, parks in Colorado, Arizona, and Utah have been recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association as exceptional stargazing locations.

May 14, 2019 06:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

A Playful New NoMad Arrives in Las Vegas

The hotel brand’s first foray into Las Vegas has a similar European aesthetic to its New York and L.A. properties—but it’s no copy and paste situation.

October 12, 2018 04:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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