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In D.C., The Jefferson Does Leaf-Peeping for the 1 Percent

The hotel’s $79,000-a-night Deluxe Golden Fall Package offers a busy day of highbrow diversions. And a car.

October 4, 2017 11:28 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Beaches

6 U.S. Islands Where You Can’t Help but Slow Down

Whether you’re strolling the coast of an Atlantic island or savoring the sunset on Hawaii’s low-key paradise, you’ll be surprised at how quickly time becomes irrelevant.

March 7, 2018 07:00 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Loyalty + Rewards

Hilton Honors 101: How to Make the Most of This Massive Loyalty Program

With more than 5,500 hotels in its portfolio (and growing), Hilton’s loyalty program offers countless opportunities to earn and use points.

December 5, 2018 10:46 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How Travel Informs Design, According to a Designer

October 15, 2015 07:47 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Hotels

New U.S. Hotels That Top Our Travel Wish List

These hotels are bringing a fresh vibe to six U.S. cities.

August 1, 2018 08:01 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cities We Love

A Local’s Take on the Shanghai Neighborhoods You Need to Know Right Now

Beneath the cutting-edge surface of Shanghai lies a trove of fascinating history. As the city turns to that past to inform its future, a local weighs in on the hotspots across his hometown.

March 29, 2019 04:36 PM

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Nell McShane Wulfhart

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Find the Best Pizza in Miami

In Coconut Grove, Neapolitan pies from Harry’s dominate the pizza scene.

April 17, 2017 12:07 PM

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Evan S. Benn

History + Culture

The Stonewall Inn Is Set to Become a National Monument

So what, exactly, is a national monument?

May 18, 2016 05:21 PM

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Matt Villano

History + Culture

7 Photos That Capture the Timeless Beauty of Malta

Despite its illustrious past and newfound fame, the Mediterranean country is blissfully low-key. One photographer shares his experience.

December 8, 2017 07:37 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Food + Drink

What Makes Thai Cuisine So Delicious? This Ingredient

No matter which way it’s served—or prepared—the sweet and savory chili paste always brings the heat.

December 7, 2017 02:10 PM

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Marie Volkea Doezema

Cruise News

Norway to Build the World’s Largest Ship Tunnel

It will connect two major fjords and become a tourist attraction.

April 14, 2017 01:10 PM

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Matt Villano

Bars + Nightlife

How Vietnamese Breweries Are Using Local Ingredients to Create Stunning Craft Beer

Lager is still king in Vietnam, but a growing number of innovative brewers are experimenting with flavors to offer much more interesting brews.

July 12, 2018 02:28 PM

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Stephanie Cain

Family Travel

You Can Now Go Face to Face with Endangered Penguins in Chicago

A new program at the Lincoln Park Zoo takes you inside the penguin exhibit.

July 24, 2017 02:15 PM

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Matt Villano

National Parks

A Guide to Drinking (Legally) In the National Parks

The best ways to raise a glass to and in the National Parks

April 21, 2016 05:54 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Festivals + Events

How the Iconic Imagery of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos Has Evolved

The Mexican holiday is deeply rooted in the tradition of honoring the deceased, but its iconic symbols and colorful celebrations have distinct lives of their own.

July 17, 2018 08:00 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

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