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Train Travel

Eurail Just Added Two New Countries to Its Global Pass

Travelers can now access Estonia and Latvia with the all-in-one train pass in 2020.

January 2, 2020 04:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Istanbul’s Massive New Airport Will Eventually Be Bigger Than Manhattan

Now that Atatürk International Airport is officially closed, Istanbul Airport is fully operational.

April 12, 2019 02:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Ode Toronto Black and Yellow room (left) and Red room (Right)

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Toronto’s Only Black-Owned Hotel Sits in One of the City’s Most Creative Neighborhoods

At the 10-room Ode Toronto, local art, vintage shopping, and neighborhood restaurants in Dundas West define the experience.

March 13, 2026 02:49 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

May / June 2021

In Le Perche, France, a Cider That Rivals Champagne

In an ancient apple-growing region 90 minutes from Paris, a group of French cider makers are playing by their own rules.

November 6, 2020 12:29 PM

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Sabine Hrechdakian

Cities We Love

A Local Chef Reveals His Perfect Day in Asheville, North Carolina

A chef-restaurateur who loves the city recommends a noteworthy hike, a hole-in-the-wall taqueria, and a honky tonk.

November 9, 2023 04:27 PM

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Jenn Rice

Books

Required Reading: 29 New Books for Every Type of Traveler

From a history of the German punk movement to an illustrated, kid-friendly guide to the world’s greatest mountain, there’s a book on this list for each adventurer in your life.

October 10, 2018 04:43 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Tips + News

Chef José Andrés, Cruise Lines Mobilize to Help the Bahamas

The celebrated chef’s World Central Kitchen, which provides meals to those in need, is working to help feed people displaced by Hurricane Dorian.

September 11, 2019 07:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Go in Winter

Ride on the World’s Highest 3S Tramway This Winter in Switzerland

A new ride with killer Matterhorn views opens in time for winter ski season.

October 24, 2018 01:51 PM

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Erin Levi

The Winter Garden at the Carlton with hanging plants and green banquettes

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A Milan Grande Dame Hotel Is Reborn—Just in Time for Italy’s Olympics

As Milan prepares to cohost the 2026 Olympics, the Carlton, one of the city’s most storied hotels, reopens after an impressive five-year renovation.

January 30, 2026 11:58 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

See How this Fourth-Generation Cooper Makes Wine Barrels the Traditional French Way

For more than 20 years, Douglas Rennie has been bringing his craft wooden barrels to Napa Valley Wineries.

November 22, 2019 07:31 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

Whiskey poured into a glass in front of barrels

Food + Drink

Trailblazing Distillers

Long dominated by men, the spirits industry—from Mexico to Scotland, Jamaica to Kentucky—has been upended by these four women.

August 8, 2022 11:16 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Cruise News

Hurtigruten Launches Buy 1, Get 1 Free Sale on Galápagos Cruises

The promotion also includes fares that are 50 percent off for solo travelers.

February 1, 2023 04:41 PM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Go in Fall

6 Pumpkin Festivals to Hit This Fall

Pumpkin spice lattes are for chumps. What about a pumpkin-eating dragon?

October 2, 2018 06:07 PM

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Rachel Wilkinson

The Lobby of Gorilla Forest Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary, with earth tones and a central table.

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This Newly Rebuilt Lodge in Uganda Puts You Steps From Mountain Gorilla Treks

A&K Sanctuary’s Gorilla Forest Lodge takes the gorilla-trekking experience up a notch.

December 19, 2025 01:53 PM

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Susan Portnoy

Garden Villa at Azuma Farm Koiwai with wood ceilings and floors

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This Idyllic Farm Retreat Is Just Two Hours From Tokyo by Train—and We Were the First to Stay

Azuma Farm Koiwai, a new farm retreat a two-hour train trip north from Tokyo, opens a window onto Japan’s craft traditions in a region few travelers reach.

April 21, 2026 09:59 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

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