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The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has more than 700 guest rooms, as well as 17 restaurants and bars on property. It has had an AAA Five Diamond rating for close to 50 years.

Hotels

How Hotels Get Their Star Ratings and What They Mean

There are more hotel rating systems than ever before. Here’s a primer on what they are—and what they mean.

February 29, 2024 08:00 AM

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Mark Ellwood

A view of Bar Harbor, Maine with sailboats in the water, green rolling hills and colorful clouds

Natural Wonders

Maine’s Top Tastes and Sights According to a Local Baker

Explore Hailee Carter’s favorite spots in The Pine Tree State, from her bakery to snowy trails and cozy breweries.

Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism

Spring 2024

I Took the Most Out-of-This-World Road Trip in America

My solo trip through Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway reminded me why traveling to remote corners of the world is worth it.

May 16, 2024 02:55 PM

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Tiana Attride

Cruise News

This 3-Year Cruise Will Visit 148 Countries on All 7 Continents

The epic journey departs from Istanbul in November, with sailings (including accommodations and meals) starting at $38,500 per year.

June 7, 2023 02:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

A cafe with bright yellow shutters, hanging flowers and plants adorning the entrance and views of the water in the coastal cite of Bodrum in Türkiye

Visas + Passports

This Mediterranean Country Is the Latest to Launch a Digital Nomad Visa

To qualify, you’ll need a monthly income of at least $3,000, and if approved, you can live and work there for up to one year (with the option to renew).

May 9, 2024 05:49 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel for Good

Colorado Could Soon Be Home to the World’s Largest Dark Sky Reserve

In southwest Colorado, a number of parks and organizations are working together to create what may become the world’s largest dark sky reserve.

April 21, 2022 05:17 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

A Paralympic athlete in a wheelchair on a race track

With the 2024 Paralympic Games currently underway in Paris, a new documentary titled Accessibility for All highlights the challenges elite athletes with disabilities face in simply getting to the games.

September 5, 2024 12:09 PM

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Maayan Ziv

Art + Architecture

A Walking Tour in America’s Most Car-Happy City

Los Angeles isn’t what one might call the most walkable city in the U.S.—unless you know where to look.

April 25, 2022 08:15 PM

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Hillary Richard

Cherry blossom trees bloom each spring in D.C.

Where to Travel Next

Discover a Diverse World of Possibilities on a Trip to Washington, D.C.

From legendary museums to globally inspired events and restaurants serving international cuisines, here’s how you can take a trip around the world without leaving the District.

Sponsored by washington.org

Inspired by 1930s cruise ships, the <i>Orient Express Silenseas </i>will feature classic interior design while also showcasing state-of-the art sustainable shipbuilding technology and advancements.

Cruise News

You’ll Soon Be Able to Sail—Yes, Sail—on the Orient Express

The world’s most renowned luxury train brand is building a sailing ship that looks just as exquisite and over the top as you would expect.

January 13, 2023 02:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

The World’s Most Magical Places to See the Northern Lights

This is your year to see the aurora borealis. Here’s where and how to see this most astounding of celestial shows in 2026.

March 9, 2026 08:42 AM

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Sarah Buder

Noirmoutier island in France. French beach and village of Le Vieil

Off The Tourist Trail

Can You Visit France Without the Crowds? Bien Sur! Just Follow These 7 Tips

Step into a real-life fairy tale in your own château, float down peaceful canals, and discover some of Europe’s wildest and most beautiful coastlines.

May 2, 2025 04:00 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

In Bremervoerde, Germany, a trial operation with two prototypes ran successfully between fall 2018 and February 2020.<br/>

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Hydrogen Passenger Trains Roll out in Germany

In the fight against climate change, 14 hydrogen trains are to replace the current diesel trains.

August 29, 2022 04:33 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

National Parks

13 National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites

If you’ve visited any of these parks, you may not have known you were also visiting one of the country’s UNESCO-designated spots.

April 20, 2020 04:30 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Thebe Magugu in his namesake suite at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel. He sits on the terrace with palm trees in the background.

Hotels

The New and Renovated Cape Town Hotels I’m Telling My Design-Loving Friends About

In South Africa’s “Mother City,” boldly designed openings are bringing color and creativity to the hotel scene.

June 8, 2026 05:42 PM

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Travis Levius

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