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River Cruises

5 European UNESCO Sites You Should See by River Cruise

Explore medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, baroque, and neoclassical architecture—and only unpack once.

March 14, 2023 04:15 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Scottsdale This Fall

New exhibitions and dining options make the most of Scottsdale’s enviable desert location.

September 3, 2021 03:35 PM

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Tim Chester

An outdoor statue of a horse on a tall pedestal surrounded by a structure of stone columns in Parque de El Retiro, Spain.

Food + Drink

Madrid’s Best Hidden Neighborhoods for Tapas

From tucked-away courtyards to historic taverns, these lesser-known spots reveal the heart of the city.

Sponsored by Madrid City Tourism

Weekend Getaways

How to Spend a Weekend in Quebec City Like a Quebecois

The city has the air of a historic European town, but a weekend here reveals its fresh, unique edge.

June 9, 2022 03:28 PM

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Catherine Maisonneuve

Museums + Galleries

With No Crowds, Louvre Gets Rare Chance to Refurbish

“When the museum reopens, everything will be perfect for its visitors—this Sleeping Beauty will have had the time to powder her nose.”

February 22, 2021 03:42 PM

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Thomas Adamson

Hotel News + Openings

Built for Henry Ford, This 1930s Hotel Has Reopened Outside Detroit

Dearborn Inn welcomed everyone from Orville Wright to Walt Disney—and now it’s been meticulously restored.

April 9, 2025 04:21 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

A young girl's reflection show in the sideview mirror of a car near Maraya concert hall.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What to Know Before Visiting Saudi Arabia

Now that the kingdom is welcoming international travelers, here’s everything you need to know before planning a trip to Saudi Arabia.

January 18, 2023 11:30 AM

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Sarah Khan

Cities We Love

Why the Block Is Asheville’s Must-Visit Neighborhood

Asheville’s historic strip is buzzing again, with a mix of people and places that bring its remarkable past into the present.

February 22, 2022 03:50 PM

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Lia Picard

Tour groups gather on a raised walkway to view Göbekli Tepe.

Epic Trips

Traveling 11,000 Years into the Past in Türkiye

One of the world’s greatest archaeological sites still has scientists guessing.

October 24, 2023 02:59 PM

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Jed Heuer

Beautiful view of Avignon with famous bridge Saint-Benezet, medieval architecture along the Rhone River in Avignon, France. The Pont Saint Benezet and the Papal palace in Avignon, South France.

Cruise News

From Paris to Provence: This Iconic Travel Company Is Launching New Ships on 2 Famous French Rivers

Tauck, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025, will offer travelers more options than ever to explore the sights of Paris, Provence, and more.

February 26, 2025 06:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

Weekend Getaways

A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island

Hop on a ferry and 20 minutes later, you’ve traded Seattle streets for the best of the Pacific Northwest island life.

September 28, 2023 08:53 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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Cities We Love

The Perfect Weekend Getaway in Portland, Oregon

From eating at new and exciting restaurants to hiking in parks filled with ancient trees and traditions, here’s how to spend a weekend in Rose City right now.

May 11, 2023 05:29 PM

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Jessie Beck

The Paradise Pool flanked by blue lawn chairs and palm trees at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona

Hotels

Stay in the Same Iconic Southwestern Resort as Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe

Cool down in style at the Arizona Biltmore, popular since the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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