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COVID + Travel

Japan Will Reopen to Travelers in June—With Specific Conditions

Travelers need to follow the country’s strict safety measures or risk being sent home.

June 7, 2022 06:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

There are more and better ways to stay connected out on the open seas.

Cruise News

Adrift at Sea No More—Wi-Fi on Cruise Ships Gets a Serious Boost

Internet connectivity on cruise sailings isn’t known for being super reliable. A new satellite-driven Wi-Fi technology could change that.

October 7, 2022 01:05 PM

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Fran Golden

Art + Architecture

How to Find Wes Anderson–Style Whimsy Wherever You Travel

A carefully curated Instagram page and new coffee-table book map out where you can find real-life buildings, interiors, and landscapes that look like they came from a Wes Anderson film.

December 28, 2020 12:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

Under Canvas Bryce Canyon Is Now Open

Just 15 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park’s entrance, Under Canvas is bringing glamping to southern Utah’s rugged landscape.

August 4, 2022 02:14 PM

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Mae Hamilton

A narrow street with food stalls, paper lanterns, and cherry blossoms in Japan

After scrapping the need for U.S. visitors to obtain a tourist visa this past fall, Japan now plans to do away with its remaining pandemic-era travel regulations.

April 5, 2023 06:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Vietnamese Buddhist temple, Teo Chew Temple, in Houston

Restaurants + Cafés

Chef Nikki Tran’s 5 Favorite Places to Eat in Houston’s Asiatown

There are an abundance of restaurants in Houston’s Asiatown. Chef Nikki Tran narrows it down with her five favorites.

May 1, 2023 07:04 PM

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Mae Hamilton

COVID + Travel

Is a Vaccine Mandate for Domestic Air Travel on the Way?

While Dr. Anthony Fauci has said a vaccine mandate for domestic air travel could be a good idea, the federal government isn’t ready to commit.

December 28, 2021 03:55 PM

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Zeke Miller

Mercato, on the ground floor of Janu Tokyo, serves Italian comfort food in a light-filled space featuring a large living tree.

Stay Here Next

Aman’s New Lifestyle Hotel Brand Is Finally Open—Here’s What It’s Like

Janu Tokyo has finally opened its doors, launching the playful, wellness-focused, and slightly more affordable new luxury lifestyle brand from Aman Resorts.

March 29, 2024 02:18 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Tokyo, Japan - November 23, 2015: Two chefs preparing lunch for customers in a restaurant at Tsukiji market in Tokyo.

Food + Drink

A Guide to Japanese Food: 13 Essential Dishes to Try in Japan

Japan’s world-renowned cuisine is a reflection of its storied history. Don’t leave the country without trying these foods.

June 12, 2025 01:55 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Museums + Galleries

A New African American Museum In Charleston Will Rise Above a Significant Site From the Slave Trade

Slated to open in 2022, the groundbreaking institution aspires to honor the past, present, and future on the spot where thousands of enslaved Africans first set foot in the United States.

November 1, 2019 05:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

How to Say “Stay Home” in 75 Different Languages

A video by Jessica Nabongo spans 84 countries and includes 75 languages, from Urdu to Malay.

April 8, 2020 02:40 PM

From Google Flights to Kayak, this is how to use algorithms to get the best airfares.

February 24, 2025 08:49 AM

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Bailey Berg

Hiking + Cycling

In Scotland, Hiking Where Royals Roam

Following in the footsteps of British monarchs on a guided ghillie walk in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park.

November 6, 2023 10:36 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The marina decks on the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection's new 'Ilma' superyacht with couches and loungers overlooking the water

Cruise

Ritz-Carlton Just Launched a New Yacht—We Went Aboard to See if It’s Anything Like the Hotels

On the brand-new 448-passenger “Ilma’” super yacht, you can expect the same glamour of the resorts, with some blue-water bonuses.

September 26, 2024 03:27 PM

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Fran Golden

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Canada

From castle-like mountain resorts to rain forest retreats, these are the hotels in Canada to book right now.

August 25, 2023 02:59 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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