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The bathtubs at Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape face the Balinese jungle.

The 15 Best Luxury Resorts in Bali and the Indonesian Islands

Surf, sand, culture, and craftsmanship—these are the 15 most incredible properties in Bali and the Indonesian archipelago.

January 10, 2024 01:12 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Cities We Love

10 Best Things for Travelers to Do in Charleston, South Carolina

Find out what makes the Holy City so captivating.

February 3, 2024 10:54 AM

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Stratton Lawrence

People enjoying the nice summer weather in Meldrum Bay, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada

History + Culture

You Can Camp on Remote Lakes, Soar Over a National Park, and Spot Polar Bears on These Epic Canadian Tours

Explore the nature and culture of the Great White North with these Indigenous-owned companies and organizations.

May 15, 2025 12:54 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Books

Independent Bookstores in New York City That We Love

With everything from miles (and miles) of books to discussions with authors, these bookstores are our favorites for a reason.

April 23, 2020 09:54 AM

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Staff

Air Travel News

JetBlue to Team with Norwegian to Fly You to Europe

A new union between the two carriers will allow JetBlue customers to connect to Norwegian’s low-fare transatlantic flights in a single booking.

October 24, 2019 06:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

Explore California’s Asian American History at These Key Sites

From San Francisco to San Diego, California offers several opportunities to learn more about Asian American history.

May 17, 2022 05:39 PM

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Heather Kathryn Ross

Hiking + Cycling

These 6 Outdoorsy Groups Are Making Hiking More Inclusive

A new fleet of community-based organizations, such as Outdoor Afro and LatinX Hikers, are on a mission to make the outdoors accessible to all.

September 8, 2021 06:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cities We Love

Lithuania’s Capital Is Marketing Itself as “The G-Spot of Europe”

According to Vilnius’s hilarious, and slightly X-rated tourism campaign, “Nobody knows where it is but when you find it—it’s amazing.”

August 15, 2018 01:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

10 Urban Retreats Where Travelers Can Enjoy Some of the Best Food Cities in the U.S.

Savor Michelin-starred meals, champagne service, and more at these resorts in cities of the lower 48 where food plays a starring role.

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Mountains during sunset with a river running in front

Outdoor Adventure

When Is the Best Time to Visit Alaska? It Depends on Your Travel Plans.

What you’re hoping to see and do in the 49th state is key to figuring out when to come.

September 24, 2023 11:02 AM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

The Best New Ways to See the Great Barrier Reef

Underwater guest suites, snorkel trips to see coral nurseries, helicopter access to protected lagoons—get up close with the reef around Australia’s Whitsunday Islands.

October 17, 2019 04:28 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The Moxy hotel in Chelsea has floor-to-ceiling glass walls and plant-filled common areas.

Hotels

What Does an “LGBTQ+ Friendly” Hotel Look Like?

More companies and organizations are striving to make hotel stays more welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community. But what does it take for a hotel to be truly LGBTQ+ friendly?

September 20, 2023 10:46 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Art + Architecture

You Could Win a Picasso Painting for €100 Through This Raffle

Proceeds from the entries will go toward providing clean water to people in Cameroon, Madagascar, and Morocco.

May 19, 2020 05:41 PM

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John Leicester

Hotels

Historic Colorado Mining Towns Are Experiencing a Design Hotel Boom

From Leadville to Silverton, hoteliers are drawing on the Rocky Mountains’ rich mining history for their new projects.

April 15, 2022 04:10 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

An intact stone pyramid in the jungle in mexico

History + Culture

The Most Impressive Pyramids to Visit in Mexico

Marvel at the incredible work of ancient civilizations like the Toltecs, Zapotecs, and Olmecs.

January 24, 2025 01:38 AM

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John Newton

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