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La Vie en Hôtel: Find Your Dream French Getaway

Ski-in chalet in the French Alps? Check. Designer’s dream in Paris? Check. Glam resort in Saint-Tropez? Check! When it comes to boutique hotels in France, there’s something for everyone.

March 10, 2022 09:45 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Cruise News

How Safe Are Submarine Tours?

And what’s the difference between a submarine and submersible? All your questions answered following the recent “Titan” wreck.

June 30, 2023 12:13 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

Hotels

After the Earthquake, Mexico City’s Boutique Hotels Trade Competition for Teamwork

When the flow of travelers slowed to a trickle after an earthquake struck the city in 2017, 10 boutique hotels, similar in style and service, united for a cause: survival.

May 15, 2018 03:57 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Wadis are akin to adventure playgrounds in Oman, offering opportunities to hike, swim, rock climb, and more.

Outdoor Adventure

How to Plan the Perfect Wadi-Hopping Adventure in Oman

Oman is home to dozens of “wadis,” rocky river gorges with impossibly blue swimming holes. Here’s a guide to visiting them safely.

April 26, 2024 04:20 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Epic Trips

A Distillery Is Opening in One of Scotland’s Loveliest National Parks

File this under: Wish I were here.

May 1, 2020 03:54 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Tips + News

New Statue of Liberty Museum Opens This Week

The expanded space will be accessible to anyone who visits Liberty Island and not just to the small fraction of visitors who enter the statue.

May 15, 2019 03:35 PM

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Deepti Hajela

Epic Trips

Where to Go in Canada According to Locals

Influential Canadians reveal their favorite under-the-radar places in the Great White North.

June 12, 2017 07:04 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Art + Culture

Go Inside the Quirky “Micronation” of Molossia Through These Brilliant Photos

Drawn to its self-aware eccentricities, photographer Amy Lombard visits the Republic of Molossia, a self-proclaimed independent country in the Nevada desert.

October 26, 2017 08:03 PM

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Maggie Fuller

History + Culture

Meet the Woman Who Went in Search of “the Good Death”

This mortician traveled the world to examine funeral rituals across cultures. What she found, she says, wasn’t morbid. And she doesn’t want you to think so, either.

October 24, 2017 05:18 PM

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Sarah Buder

Museums + Galleries

You Need to See the Latest Addition to Denver’s Creative District

The reopening of Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art marks another exciting development for a blossoming Mile High City neighborhood.

February 28, 2018 08:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

Everything You Need to Know About the Marriott, Starwood, and Ritz-Carlton Rewards Merger

The Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest programs merge this month. Here’s what you need to know to maximize your points and your status.

August 15, 2018 12:09 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Disney

What We Know About Disney’s Ground-Breakingly Immersive “Star Wars” Hotel

Walt Disney World unveils new details about “Star Wars”: Galactic Starcruiser, Moana and Ratatouille attractions, Epcot changes, and more.

February 6, 2020 06:57 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Abu Dhabi’s presidential palace, Qasr Al Watan, took 150 million hours to build.

Destination Spotlight

The 5 Best Things to Do in Abu Dhabi

From a world-class museum to a kayak excursion through mangroves, this Middle Eastern capital city has something for every traveler.

April 30, 2024 06:27 PM

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Sarika Bansal

History + Culture

Cultural Ambassadors Are Improving Hawaiian Hotels—Here’s How

Native Hawaiian advisors are helping hotels and their guests respect the islands’ heritage. But there’s more to the job than lei-making.

January 28, 2019 02:30 PM

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Kelly Magyarics

Food + Drink

13 Easy Breads to Bake From Around the World

From Armenian lavash to Italian focaccia, here are some of the easiest breads from around the world to make at home.

May 22, 2020 12:47 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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