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September / October 2021

2021 Stay List: Best New Sustainable Hotels

These international hotels offer eco-conscious and stylish accommodations that will leave guests with a clean conscience.

August 16, 2021 09:03 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Terraced pools with milky blue waters surrounded by chalky white stone

UNESCO World Heritage

12 Extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Sites Where Nature Meets Culture

Cave art or beaches? Mountains or temples? Ancient ruins or volcanoes? You can enjoy both culture and nature at these remarkable sites.

June 9, 2025 05:16 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Disney

5 Disney Desserts That Actually Taste as Good as They Look

Walt Disney World has eye candy down to a science, but it’s not all fondant and food coloring.

May 10, 2019 01:21 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Ten Ways to See Costa Rica

Adventure travelers who want to experience the pura vida of this Central American country can choose from zip lines, scuba diving, horseback excursions, and more

The city’s government doesn’t want sex workers to be treated as a tourist attraction.

March 29, 2019 01:16 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

The Tea Capital of Europe Isn’t Where You Think It Is

How an archipelago in the Atlantic became a center of tea production.

August 16, 2018 03:28 PM

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Sara Button

Museums + Galleries

Fetch Your Bags, It’s Time to Visit a Dog Museum

Throw yourself a bone and head to one of these canine-centric museums.

August 23, 2018 05:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

Longreads

Who Gets to Decide What Names Go on Digital Maps?

Recent headlines have drawn attention to naming conventions and mapping technology. But maps have always been political, experts say.

June 25, 2025 10:01 AM

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Sonya Bennett-Brandt

Photo Essays

10 Photos of French Polynesia that will Make You Want to Go Now

Travel with Paul Gauguin Cruises to capture these dreamy South Pacific moments yourself.

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Air Travel News

From “Star Wars” to Hello Kitty: The World’s Best Aircraft Paint Jobs

The livery designs on these one-of-a-kind airplanes are everything but boring.

June 27, 2018 09:10 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

Come for the Spa, Stay for the Puppies at Brazil’s Unique Garden Resort

Guests visit this resort in the São Paulo countryside for rest and relaxation, but leave with a new perspective—and maybe even a dog.

June 12, 2019 03:30 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Tips + News

This New Footbridge to a Medieval Castle Is Not for People With a Fear of Heights

The bridge, which crosses a deep gorge, is associated with the legend of King Arthur.

August 9, 2019 03:10 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Festivals + Events

The Best Events in New York City in 2021

From Shakespeare in the Park to SummerStage, New York’s iconic summer and fall happenings are back on this year.

June 30, 2021 03:13 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Art + Culture

The Best Travel Shows to Stream Right Now

Enjoy the thrill of the chase in Paris, a Stanley Tucci tour of Italy, and a puppet’s-eye view of global cuisine with these streaming TV shows.

March 9, 2021 10:59 AM

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Staff

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