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The 11 Best Things to Do in Santa Monica

Here’s how to get a taste of everything the city has to offer before the sun goes down over Santa Monica Boulevard.

August 22, 2023 07:26 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Hotel News + Openings

Dubai Will Add Two More Man-Made Islands

They’ll be home to family-friendly resorts, the Middle East’s first Cirque du Soleil show, and a marine park.

May 19, 2017 04:26 PM

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Matt Villano

In Russia, you don’t put your shot glass down until you’ve emptied it.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Bar Exam: How to Drink Like a Local in 20 Countries

What may seem like normal bar behavior in the United States might not be acceptable elsewhere. Here’s a rundown of drinking etiquette in countries around the world.

March 9, 2018 08:25 PM

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Chris Ciolli

History + Culture

Inside Tokyo’s Buddhist Temple Devoted to “Lucky” Cats

Located in the Setagaya district, Tokyo’s Gotokuji Temple honors “maneki-neko”—a feline figurine that symbolizes good fortune, according to Japanese legend.

July 10, 2019 04:47 PM

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Sarah Buder

Bars + Nightlife

The World’s First Craft Beer Hotel Just Opened in Ohio

Attention hopheads: This new hotel offers more than just rooms with a brew.

August 27, 2018 01:05 PM

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David K. Gibson

Travel Insiders

Meet the Man Who Designs Your Travel Experiences

From airport terminals to hotels to theatrical productions, David Rockwell has shaped many facets of the travel industry with his innovative ideas.

November 16, 2017 03:02 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Aerial view of am monastery surrounded by green fields.

Road Trips

Testing Out the Next Evolution of EV Travel—the Electric Camper Van

One writer discovers the joys of slow, sustainable EV travel in a lesser-visited corner of Québec.

July 29, 2024 04:10 PM

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Elissa Garay

Astrotourism

The First Luxury Hotel in Space Will Take Your Money Now

Aurora Station plans to go into orbit in 2021 and host immersive trips beginning in 2022. The startup behind it is already taking deposits.

April 10, 2018 04:27 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

Two Programs That Make Airport Security More Bearable Will Expand

Clear and TSA PreCheck have both announced expansions.

February 1, 2017 03:19 PM

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Matt Villano

Hotels

Turndown CBD Gummies Are the Anti-Stress Hotel Amenity We Need in 2021

Freehand Hotels teamed up with Highline Wellness to offer complimentary CBD gummies at its four U.S. locations in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago.

January 28, 2021 09:39 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Train Travel

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Has a New Route From Paris to the French Alps—We Got a First Look

“Anything can happen” aboard the iconic luxury train, our contributor reports aboard the inaugural overnight ride to the mountains.

January 18, 2023 05:25 PM

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Sara Lieberman

The Influencer: Andrew Mariani, Vintner

Where to go in California, according to the cofounder of one of Sonoma County’s most casually cool wineries.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Hiking + Cycling

Now Is Your Chance to Bike Across the Country

Search and State’s (new) annual cross-country ride is about to kick off, and you’re welcome to join.

May 31, 2017 07:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

Eco-Friendly Air Travel Is Closer Than Ever

Sea-Tac, Sir Richard Branson team up to study jet biofuel

November 4, 2016 01:39 PM

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Matt Villano

History + Culture

How to Get a New View of Pearl Harbor

A new tour combines tragic American history with glowing scenery as it retraces the flight path used by the Japanese bombers on December 7, 1941.

November 29, 2016 01:16 PM

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Will McGough

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