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Some of Japan’s Ancient Castles Are Opening for Overnight Stays

The two feudal fortresses offering lodging experiences appear on the Japanese Castle Foundation’s list of “Top 100 Castles” in the country.

January 29, 2020 06:24 PM

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Sarah Buder

There are more and better ways to stay connected out on the open seas.

Cruise News

Adrift at Sea No More—Wi-Fi on Cruise Ships Gets a Serious Boost

Internet connectivity on cruise sailings isn’t known for being super reliable. A new satellite-driven Wi-Fi technology could change that.

October 7, 2022 01:05 PM

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Fran Golden

Travel for Good

For Some Travelers, Stairs Can Ruin a Trip. This Company Wants to Fix That.

AccessNow is on a mission to ensure that the world is 100 percent accessible for travelers with disabilities.

February 2, 2022 12:15 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

A white wooden building with green roof and two porches on which sit blue and white striped umbrellas

Hotels

Where to Stay in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, New York, in 2025

11 snug boutique hotels for a weekend escape from the concrete jungle

May 29, 2025 03:02 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Packing Tips + Gear

Go for the (Rose) Gold: Away’s Aluminum Luggage Available in New Metallic Shades

You can shop the suitcase company’s covetable aluminum collection in a limited-edition rose gold, as well as metallic black, gold, and silver.

January 28, 2020 01:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to Los Angeles This Spring

Forget the super bloom. All of this season’s most exciting openings are centered around the city’s growing Arts District downtown.

March 25, 2019 06:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing Tips + Gear

Paravel Just Launched Its First Checked Luggage Line

Like Paravel’s carry-on suitcases, the larger Aviator Grand will also be carbon neutral and made with upcycled plastic water bottles.

November 10, 2020 05:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Camping

The Gear You Need to Make Barista-Level Coffee While Camping

How to make the best camp coffee? So glad you asked.

May 26, 2021 09:47 AM

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Svati Kirsten Narula

Travel for Good

The Opportunity to Save Our Oceans Is Fast Disappearing, Warns Sylvia Earle

The renowned oceanographer wants humanity to look below the surface.

June 2, 2022 02:36 PM

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Susan Portnoy

Cruise

The New Cruise Trend: Emerald Cruises’ Intimate, Stylish Superyachts

From private terraces to small ports and harbors, “Emerald Azzurra"—and soon “Emerald Sakara"—are the chic, at-sea experiences of your dreams.

June 2, 2022 11:22 AM

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Emerald Waterways

The Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort has a large pool with a fountain and is dotted with palm trees.

Hotels

The UAE’s Next Big Luxury Travel Destination

Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, talks about the hospitality boom in the Middle East—and the evolution of Ras Al Khaimah into a luxury travel destination.

April 4, 2024 08:00 AM

Islands

Island Beauty: Chanelle de Lau of Curaçao

June 1, 2017 10:00 AM

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Curaçao Tourist Board

People enjoying the nice summer weather in Meldrum Bay, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada

History + Culture

You Can Camp on Remote Lakes, Soar Over a National Park, and Spot Polar Bears on These Epic Canadian Tours

Explore the nature and culture of the Great White North with these Indigenous-owned companies and organizations.

May 15, 2025 12:54 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Weekend Getaways

10 Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit This Winter

Bigger isn’t always better when it’s time to get away. Case in point: These smaller, off-the-radar enclaves across the United States are well worth the wander come wintertime.

December 3, 2019 05:31 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Art + Architecture

Photos Emerge of Stolen Van Gogh Painting

There is some hope yet to recover the Van Gogh painting stolen from a Dutch museum during coronavirus lockdowns in March.

June 22, 2020 07:03 PM

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Mike Corder

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