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As John Steinbeck once said, “Texas is a state of mind.”

Longreads

Anyhow, Texas, I Love You

The good, bad, ugly—and beautiful—things about Texas.

October 18, 2022 01:50 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.

Hotels

The New Paris Hotels to Book for the Summer Olympics—or Anytime

These are the 8 most exciting new hotels to book in Paris—whether you plan to attend the Paris Summer Olympics or are simply plotting your next trip to the City of Light.

January 5, 2024 09:00 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Four statues (a pair of men and a pair of women) painted white in a fence-lined park in New York City

LGBTQ Travel

Where to Find Meaningful LGBTQ Monuments Around the World

Public memorials honoring figures from the LGBTQ community say a lot about a city’s culture and serve as a reminder that coming out can be its own heroic milestone.

June 3, 2024 05:59 PM

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Kelsy Chauvin

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Boston

Whether you want to stay in a historic neighborhood, on the water, or in the middle of Red Sox Nation, Boston’s hotel scene delivers.

July 5, 2024 08:13 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Hotels

6 Great New French Hotels Outside Paris

Storybook castles, leafy country retreats in deep Provence, and contemporary palaces—France’s new hotels mix new and old.

October 20, 2021 06:15 PM

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Lanie Goodman

Camping

Glamp Like a Fancy Pioneer in One of Yosemite’s New Covered Wagons

It’s just like the Oregon Trail, but with air-conditioning.

August 24, 2018 05:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Longreads

They Used to Be Places Just for Women. Now They’re UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

By the 13th century, many major European cities had established beguinages, or enclosed communities for women looking to live in relative freedom. What remains of them today?

March 8, 2024 09:55 AM

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Melissa Febos

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Longreads

Off-Season in Thailand, Wonder Awaits

Most travelers avoid Thailand when the weather gets wet. But what if rainy season is actually the perfect time to visit?

October 3, 2022 11:57 AM

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Harrison Hill

The rooftop pool of the Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park in Tokyo features park views.

Stay Here Next

For a Quieter Side of Tokyo, Check Into This New Boutique Hotel

The Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park in Tokyo has debuted in a leafy corner of Shibuya.

October 24, 2023 07:30 AM

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Chris Schalkx

National Parks

Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Yosemite

With snow blanketing the valley and tour buses a distant memory, winter brings a special calm to California’s famous national park.

February 17, 2022 12:16 PM

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Tim Chester

A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.

Hotels We Love

The Best Hotels in Tokyo to Book Now

There’s no shortage of amazing stays in Japan’s capital—and these 15 hotels are the city’s best.

June 15, 2023 09:09 AM

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Adam H. Graham

Mari Vineyards grows and produces Italian-style reds.

Food + Drink

No One Thought This State Would Start Making Some of the Best Wine in the U.S.

The Traverse Wine Coast has more than 2,000 acres of vineyards spread across nearly 40 wineries. And it’s only going to get more popular.

June 23, 2025 12:33 PM

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Alexandra Gillespie

A white-sand beach alcove surrounded by large rocks, boulders and cliffs with people sunbathing on the beach and a boat out on the turquoise water in Sardinia, Italy

The Next List

7 Places to Visit in Europe for Uncrowded Beaches, Christmas Markets, and English Countryside Vibes

Take advantage of new direct flights, hotel openings, and long shoulder seasons across these seven destinations.

September 26, 2025 05:33 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Cities We Love

The Essential Tours to Book While You’re in Dubai

These tours in Dubai—which range from lavish desert feasts to vertiginous helicopter tours—are perfect for first-timers.

December 3, 2021 12:57 PM

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Natasha Amar

Where to Travel Next

Beyond Tokyo: 7 Lesser-Visited Places to Visit in Japan

From ancient cliffside temples to sake breweries by the sea, consider these stops on your next trip to Japan.

May 11, 2023 06:18 PM

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Kristin Braswell

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