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This Premier Suite King room at the Lotte Hotel Seattle features views of Elliott Bay.

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This New Seattle Hotel Is Perfect for Design Lovers

The new Lotte Hotel Seattle is a design-driven retreat with historic roots in the heart of the city.

August 4, 2023 03:04 PM

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Supriya Kalidas

Volcano covered by a cloud in the daytime

Beaches

The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica

With so many things to do in Costa Rica, here’s what you need to know about when to visit.

December 14, 2023 11:08 AM

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Erin Van Rheenen

Whistler's slopes attract ski and snowboarding enthusiasts from all over the continent.

Outdoor Adventure

Your Guide to Skiing, Staying, and Eating in the Winter Wonderland of Whistler

For the best slopes, hotels, restaurants, and more, we’ve got your Whistler vacation covered.

October 20, 2022 12:36 PM

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Nick Hilden

A rendering of Amansanu residences with large seating area

Hotel News + Openings

Aman Is Opening a Ranch Resort in Texas Hill Country

Stables, a creekside spa, and limestone canyon views: Aman’s first ranch resort is in Texas Hill Country, and it might be its most ambitious American property yet.

April 24, 2026 02:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

The Best Stops for a Road Trip on the Pacific Coast Highway

Road Trips

16 Great Places to Stop Along California’s Pacific Coast Highway

Sunny days, sandy beaches, incredible surf—this part of California’s State Route 1 may be the best road trip out there.

June 28, 2023 09:34 AM

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Sara Button

Visit Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and you'll experience an ecosystem that interweaves the land and ocean.

National Parks

9 Canadian National Parks to Visit for a Beautiful Escape

Nothing solves a bad case of cabin fever like a national park, and Canada is in good supply.

November 6, 2024 04:21 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

A long beach-lined coastline in Fuerteventura, one of Spain's Canary Islands

Cruise lines have already canceled Middle East sailings into 2027.

April 28, 2026 03:00 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

Air Travel News

This Is the World’s Most Improved Airline of 2025. It Has a Signature Fragrance and Branded Toilet Paper.

Skytrax’s annual awards for the best airlines in the world include a designation for the Most Improved Airline. Here’s the top 10—and the winner.

July 24, 2025 10:58 AM

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Chris Dong

Air Travel News

Thousands of Flights Canceled and Delayed Amid Winter Storms

These are the airports and regions that are getting hit hardest—and what you can do if your travel plans are affected.

February 23, 2023 04:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

14 Upscale Motels in California with 1950s-Style Pools, Retro Design, and Pacific Ocean Views

Midcentury charm meets modern comfort at these 14 hotels all over California.

July 23, 2025 12:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Circadian Cellars pouring at 2024 Queer Wine Fest

Festivals + Events

This Summer Is the Last Time You’ll Be Able to Attend the World’s First Queer Wine Fest

The five-year festival in Oregon’s Willamette Valley is closing, but it inspired others across the state.

June 3, 2026 02:37 PM

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Erika Mailman

Road Trips

23 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.

Whether you’re looking for sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean or a multiday adventure through national parks, these road trips provide plenty of opportunities to explore the United States.

April 4, 2024 07:12 PM

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Ciera Velarde

Outdoor Adventure

Storm Tourism Is Surging—and Vancouver Island Is Leading the Charge

British Columbia’s wild winter weather makes it the epicenter of a growing travel trend.

September 23, 2025 10:10 AM

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Alexandra Marvar

Road Trips

The Greatest Road Trip I Ever Took

Following serendipity for a month across America.

June 10, 2022 03:16 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Beaches

20 of the Best Beaches—and Beach Resorts—in Costa Rica

With two distinctly different coasts and hundreds of beaches, this Central American country has a lot to offer for seaside adventures.

July 11, 2025 02:13 PM

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Jessie Beck

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