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5 Reasons Why Nova Scotia Should Be on Your Radar

Quaint towns, unique national parks, and all the lobster you can handle are just the beginning of a great getaway to Nova Scotia.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

Hotels

Thomas Keller’s French Laundry to Open a Hotel

The chef joins the ranks of other restaurants opening hotels in wine country.

January 27, 2017 02:35 PM

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Matt Villano

History + Culture

How to See This City’s World Heritage Sites from a New Perspective

Budapest’s hip rooftop bars serve up a whole new way to see the city’s magnificent UNESCO-listed architecture

Sponsored by Budapest, Spice of Europe

Epic Trips

Yes, You Can Help Save Endangered Species on Your Next Trip

If you’ve ever wanted to live out your childhood dream of being a marine biologist or even an archaeologist, try booking a trip with a research bent: it’s easier than you think.

August 9, 2018 05:03 PM

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Jeff Grossman

Food + Drink

Sipping Kentucky Bourbon With Master Distiller Marianne Eaves

As the first woman named master distiller, Marianne Eaves has “big ideas” about the next life of bourbon.

October 29, 2021 03:44 PM

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Kara Newman

U.S. Beaches

7 Gorgeous East Coast Beach Towns That Are Even Better in the Fall

A beach trip during autumn may be even better than in summer.

September 6, 2024 05:53 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Restaurants + Cafés

This Chef Is Revealing the North African Influence on Mexican Cuisine

Moroccan and Mexican food have striking similarities—and that’s not a coincidence. One Michelin-starred San Francisco chef is exploring this overlap in an exciting new restaurant.

December 1, 2017 09:51 AM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Restaurants + Cafés

Why the British Virgin Islands Are Better Than Ever

Two years after Hurricane Irma, the BVI are making up for lost time. Here’s where to go now.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Do Piedmont Like an Italian Winemaker

Michele Chiarlo—the acclaimed winemaker who has witnessed 61 vintages—shares his picks for where to eat, drink, wander, and taste Piedmont’s famed white truffles.

April 26, 2017 02:02 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Ille et Vilaine, Rennes, Saint Georges swimming pool built in 1920 by architect Emmanuel Le Ray, cabins with large pool

Longreads

In France, a Swimming Pool With a Story

In Rennes, one writer discovers the Piscine Saint-Georges—and in turn, more about herself.

June 24, 2024 01:35 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Versailles, France, August 18, 2012. Le Grand Trianon at The Palace of Versailles.

History + Culture

8 Beautiful Châteaux in France You Can Visit—or Even Spend the Night In

Spending the day in fantastical splendor? Yes, please.

February 13, 2024 10:51 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Tips + News

You Can Stay in a Toy-Filled Suite by FAO Schwarz Right Now

From now until January 5, the iconic NYC company is partnerning with a hotel for an overnight experience—“Big” piano included.

October 14, 2019 03:43 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Art + Culture

Vivid Sydney Is Dynamic

From late May to mid-June, the down-under metropolis of Sydney offers visitors a dazzling light show.

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