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The Alder House suite's living area in the 1 Hotel Seattle with wood floors and plants

This New Design-Led Hotel Brings Calm to Seattle’s Tech Core

With its soothing design and sustainability-driven ethos, the new 1 Hotel Seattle offers a tranquil base in the South Lake Union neighborhood.

September 19, 2025 07:38 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotel del Coronado's pool is lined with white lounge chairs and palm trees.

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Poolside Cabanas, Beachfront Dining, and Gilded-Age Glam—What It’s Like to Stay at This Reborn California Icon

The Hotel del Coronado, one of California’s most storied beachfront resorts, recently completed a $550 million refresh—preserving its legacy while reimagining its future.

July 3, 2025 10:59 AM

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Tim Chester

The Gleneagles Hotel in the Scottish Highlands opened in 1924 and has a late Edwardian-style exterior.

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The Scottish Resort Where You Can Try Falconry, Spot Highland Cows, and Sleep in a Grand Country Manor

A century after opening, Scotland’s beloved Gleneagles Hotel has added a cutting-edge Sporting Club to its legacy of falconry, fishing, and tartan-trimmed style.

June 13, 2025 12:33 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Weekend Getaways

Toronto Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway for Adventurous Eaters

Hungry for a weekend full of world-class art, diverse restaurants, and beautiful nature? You’ve come to the right place.

July 13, 2022 10:07 AM

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Julia Eskins

Historic town of Perast in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro with older homes and buildings with orange-tiled roofs, lining the waterfrton with a handful of small boats moored, and mountains in the background

Cruise

How to Escape the Mediterranean Cruise Crowds? Head to This Underrated Coastal Paradise Instead

One writer is reminded of the importance of slowing down and embracing calm during an off-season cruise on the recently relaunched ‘Crystal Symphony.’

December 23, 2024 06:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Panoramic view from Cotswold Way walking trail of picturesque Chipping Camden English countryside landscape, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Hiking + Cycling

This Pub-to-Pub Hike Is 102 Miles of English Countryside, Cottages, and Castles

Only a short train ride from London, the Cotswolds Way immerses travelers in bucolic landscapes and villages.

June 5, 2025 01:27 PM

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Danielle Hallock

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Inside London’s Cheeky Hotel Within a Private Members Club in Mayfair

Open to the public who book hotel rooms and suites, the Twenty Two is also opening its second location in NYC this fall.

August 21, 2024 06:39 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A table outdoors full of different types of foraged food, a tradition in Nordic countries

Restaurants + Cafés

Why Denmark and Finland Are Must-Visits for Foodies

Farm-to-table and fish-to-dish dining brings you closer to nature in the Nordic countries.

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A 1970s-era image of a train in Italy traveling through the countryside with a village in the background

Trains

You’ll Soon Be Able to Explore Italy on These Vintage Tourist Trains

In 2024, Italy’s state-owned rail network Ferrovie dello Stato is bringing back trains from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s to offer visitors a bit of rail nostalgia with gorgeous views.

August 22, 2023 07:00 AM

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Erica Firpo

Restaurants + Cafés

7 Best New Restaurants in Washington, D.C.

From an Italian place with 40-layer lasagna to a Latin-Mediterranean spot serving dim sum platters, these are the restaurants to book now.

January 5, 2022 01:12 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

AFAR Advisor

COMO Hotels & Resorts Takes Over Castello del Nero

Hotel highlights: Tuscan experiences, heritage suites, and Asian-inspired spa treatments.

September 12, 2019 10:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

With modern takes on traditional foods, ancient plays, and renovated buildings, Greece continues to add some new to its old.

Cities We Love

Exciting New Hotels, Restaurants, and Exhibits: Why Now Is the Time to Go to Greece

This year, Greece is dusting off its many treasures.

May 29, 2025 10:56 AM

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Helen Iatrou

Front view of a cream-colored Chaumont Castle in France's Loire region with a black roof and lawn interspersed with flowers and bushes in the foreground

River Cruises

There’s an Amazing Way to Explore Some of France’s Most Beautiful Regions—And You May Not Even Know About It

Many people don’t realize how much of France can—and perhaps should—be visited in this truly unique way.

April 10, 2025 08:46 PM

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Jeri Clausing

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Cities We Love

Stopping in Puerto Rico on Your Next Cruise? Here’s How Best to Spend a Day in San Juan.

A walkable city center awaits with historic landmarks, rooftop vistas, and salsa nights.

November 26, 2024 03:23 PM

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Jen Ruiz

This Grand Deluxe King room at the Surrey has two wingback chairs and a table along with two windows.

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This Century-Old NYC Landmark Is Now a Luxury Hotel—Here’s What It’s Like

In a neighborhood that whispers luxury, the Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel, provides a sense of community to Upper East Side residents and travelers.

December 31, 2024 05:56 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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