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The Secret Formula for Designing the World’s Coolest New Hotels

The under-the-radar company behind hipster chic properties like Freehand and the LINE has mastered the art of creating instant hotel hits—and they’re not done yet.

February 28, 2018 05:28 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Lourdes: A Pilgrimage to France’s Holy Waters

In the Magazine

A Skeptic Visits the Holy Waters of Lourdes—And Surprises Even Himself

For centuries, millions of people have visited the town in southwestern France, hoping for healing.

June 5, 2024 09:40 AM

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Edward Readicker-Henderson

Food + Drink

From Tacos to Tlyaudas: 14 Essential Mexican Foods to Try on Your Next Trip

From tlayudas to tacos, here are 14 essential Mexican foods to try on your next trip to Mexico.

August 4, 2024 12:40 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Festivals + Events

How to Bring Your Kids to Your Favorite Music Festival

These days, it’s easier than ever to turn your favorite music festival into a family trip.

September 15, 2016 05:44 PM

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Mia Quagliarello

Family Travel

Legoland California Builds New Attractions to Mark 20 Years and Everything Is Awesome

A Duplo playground, an express train, and several movie tie-ins will have your toddlers in heaven.

May 22, 2019 04:23 PM

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Tim Chester

AFAR Advisor

Ensemble Announces Big Sustainability Partnership

The 2019 conference theme was Travel with Purpose.

November 14, 2019 09:09 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Art + Architecture

Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Venice Biennale

The massive art event happens every two years and draws visitors from all over the world. Here’s how to navigate the show—and what to know while you’re in town.

April 8, 2019 06:22 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Yayoi Kusama Yellow, polka-dotted Pumpkin on a pier on Japan's Naoshima island with the ocean and some low mountains in the background.

Art + Culture

The Dreamy Japanese Islands Where Nature and Contemporary Art Meet

The most exciting place to see art installations in Japan is not where you’d think.

November 6, 2025 03:23 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Health + Wellness

Inside Sky Lagoon, Iceland’s New Geothermal Spa

At Sky Lagoon, which opened in spring 2021, Icelandic bathing traditions are honored in style.

February 14, 2022 03:31 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Food + Drink

7 Charming California Wine Towns for Every Kind of Traveler

Farm-to-table smorgasbords, volcanic mud baths, Danish architecture, and more are the calling cards of these varied wine destinations.

October 24, 2025 09:25 AM

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Justin Goldman

Restaurants + Cafés

Chefs Remember Joël Robuchon and His Signature Dish

Here’s where you can try the late chef’s iconic mashed potatoes, plus three other Joël Robuchon restaurants worth traveling for.

August 7, 2018 01:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

The Intimate Photo Project That Explores Contemporary Native American Life

A writer and photographer share rarely told stories of Native American tribes from across the United States.

February 4, 2019 12:52 PM

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Danielle SeeWalker

Festivals + Events

The Halloween Capital of the World Isn’t What You Think It Is

This is the fascinating story of how an otherwise normal suburb came to claim its proud, spooky title.

October 23, 2017 11:51 AM

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Miranda Smith

Books

17 Independent Bookstores We Love Around the World

In London, Paris, Porto, and beyond, these independent shops should be required stops on any bibliophile’s travel itinerary.

July 19, 2024 06:56 AM

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Tim Chester

Art + Architecture

Life Artists: Why Aelfie Oudghiri Is Drawn to Rug Design

As a young woman making rugs, Oudghiri is an outlier putting a fresh spin on a traditional craft while tapping into her own family’s roots.

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