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15 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

17 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

From a deserted Bolivian “train cemetery” to an empty, Romanian salt mine, these are some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual tourist attractions.

February 26, 2024 08:37 PM

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Sarah Buder

Where to Travel Next

10 Best Places To Go in England—And Where to Stay

Stone circles, buzzing cities, and the castle from Bridgerton all feature in our list of favorite spots.

April 26, 2023 02:39 PM

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Lottie Gross

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Astrotourism

A Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming This April. These Tour Operators Will Plan Your Trip for You.

If you’re not one of the more than 30 million Americans living inside the path of totality, consider a solar eclipse getaway with these tour operators.

January 4, 2024 04:07 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Marriott's vacation rental platorm features professionally cleaned and vetted properties, such as this one in the Tybee Island, Georgia.<br/>

Hotels

The Benefits of Booking a Vacation Rental With the World’s Largest Hotel Company

Three years after launching, Homes and Villas by Marriott International has evolved into a large, well-curated collection of homes across the world that are perfectly suited for gatherings.

October 18, 2022 09:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Michelangelo's 'Creation of Adam,' a famous frescoe in the Sistine Chapel depicting Adam and God practically touching fingers

A new Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine exhibit, running through May 28, 2025, includes some works that have never been seen in the United States. Here’s how to access the Renaissance master’s pieces.

March 6, 2025 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

Midtown Manhattan Is Having a Moment—Here’s What to See and Do There

Discover playful hotel rooms, excellent tacos, and an interactive history of Broadway.

May 19, 2023 12:27 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

History + Culture

New Rijksmuseum Exhibition Takes Unflinching Look at Slavery

Opening to schoolchildren this week, the show at the Dutch national museum will not open to the general public until the local COVID lockdown eases further, possibly in June.

May 18, 2021 12:36 PM

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Mike Corder

Journey to Italy’s Amalfi coast, where Positano’s warren of alleyways and lanes invite exploration.

International Beaches

10 Beautiful Beach Destinations That Offer a Side of Culture

There’s more to these locations than sand, sun, and surf.

August 15, 2022 07:07 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

black woman in sunglasses looking at her phone and holding suitcase outside a building

Longreads

For Black Travelers, TikTok Is Today’s Version of the “Green Book”

Nearly a century after the “Green Book” and other Black travel publications emerged, their mission is still necessary—and their legacy lives on via TikTok and other social media.

July 16, 2024 08:32 AM

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Tamara J. Walker

(Left) Luxor Egypt, (Middle) Avalon River Cruise in Budapest, (Right) Food market in Provence France, Christian Mackie/Unsplash

River Cruises

How to Pick the Right River Cruise for You—a Sailing for Every Style of Traveler

A travel writer who’s been covering river cruises for years offers her top picks for families, foodies, solo travelers, wellness seekers, history lovers, and more.

February 26, 2025 08:03 AM

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Jeri Clausing

Rocky Mountaineer's Canyon Spirit train traveling along the base of soaring red-rock cliffs

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