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Loyalty + Rewards

What the Starwood and Marriott Merger Means for Your Rewards Points

The two loyalty programs will be officially merged in 2018 but you can—and should—take advantage of both now.

September 29, 2016 05:32 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Art + Architecture

The Off-the-Beaten-Path Art Tours You Need to Experience

Oh-So-Arty holds local insider–led tours in 18 cities around the world.

May 3, 2017 03:11 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Venice Cancels Carnival as Italy Faces Europe’s Largest Coronavirus Outbreak

Italy tries to contain the virus through Lombardy and Veneto as neighbors fear its spread.

February 24, 2020 11:23 AM

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Paolo Santalucia

Health + Wellness

Sorry, You Have to Get Buck Naked for These Awesome Travel Experiences

No. Clothing. Allowed.

January 21, 2016 06:30 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Books

What’s in a Name? How One Traveler Went From Outsider to Local in Lesotho

When Will McGrath followed his wife, Ellen—a sociologist specializing in AIDS research—to Lesotho, he knew little about the African country. Less than a year later, he became Moshoeshoe.

September 18, 2018 04:36 PM

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Will McGrath

Air Travel News

Eco-Friendly Air Travel Is Closer Than Ever

Sea-Tac, Sir Richard Branson team up to study jet biofuel

November 4, 2016 01:39 PM

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Matt Villano

Hotels

The Philadelphia Hotel That’s Exactly Like Nothing Else

An immersive tale from The Notary Hotel, inspired by the curated experiences of Autograph Collection Hotels.

Sponsored by Autograph Collection Hotels

Air Travel News

What Does Brexit Mean for Travel?

The shorter- and longer-term effects of Britain’s departure from the EU

June 24, 2016 12:44 PM

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Matt Villano

Hotels

How Sydney’s Hoteliers Are Saving the City’s History

Rather than constructing new glass boxes, hoteliers in Sydney are converting heritage buildings into boutique stays, helping to preserve a piece of the city’s character.

September 11, 2019 02:46 PM

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Sophie Friedman

History + Culture

Where to Find London’s Victorian Charm

Walk in the footsteps of some of London’s most notable Victorians through the lavish restaurants, opulent theaters, and grand department stores they frequented.

December 12, 2017 08:31 PM

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Edmund Vallance

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Secret to “Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge Is Ignoring Everything You Think You Know

Disney’s $1 billion park expansion has more in common with a major metropolis than you’d expect.

May 31, 2019 04:20 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Kansas City

Overview

May 25, 2021 12:55 PM

International Beaches

The Best Beaches in Cuba

Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, has no shortage of postcard-perfect shores, from family-friendly snorkeling spots to standout black-sand beaches.

March 26, 2019 08:10 PM

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Conner Gorry

People

The Influencer: Joe Bartolomei, Innkeeper

Where to go in California, according to the cofounder of one of Sonoma County’s most distinctive hotels.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Festivals + Events

There’s a Season for Everything in Bermuda

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