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5 Ways to Relax and Soak Up Culture at Charm City’s Top Boutique Hotels

These urban retreats offer the perfect mix of exploration and escape for a well-balanced trip in Baltimore.

Sponsored by Maui Visitors Bureau

Whiskey poured into a glass in front of barrels

Long dominated by men, the spirits industry—from Mexico to Scotland, Jamaica to Kentucky—has been upended by these four women.

August 8, 2022 11:16 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Food + Drink

7 Charming California Wine Towns for Every Kind of Traveler

Farm-to-table smorgasbords, volcanic mud baths, Danish architecture, and more are the calling cards of these varied wine destinations.

October 24, 2025 09:25 AM

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Justin Goldman

Some of the best sunset views of the Catskills are from the terrace at Klocke Estate

4 Days In

4 Days in the Hudson Valley: Wild Apple Ciders, Centuries-old Estates, and Vibrant New Art Spaces

Stellar fall foliage is just one of this region’s rewards, all within two hours of NYC

October 1, 2025 11:10 AM

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Michelle Heimerman

Person on a suspension bridge between rock cliffs

Hiking + Cycling

Via Ferratas Are Having a Moment—Here’s Where You Can Tackle These Alpine-Style Climbing Routes Across the USA

Via ferratas require no climbing experience and allow users to enjoy the same cliffs as seasoned mountaineers.

September 30, 2025 03:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

The lobby at Waldorf Astoria New York with soaring ceilings, large stained glass windows and sofas and armchairs tucked into several seating areas

Stay Here Next

A Legend, Restored: The Waldorf Astoria New York Returns to Park Avenue

After eight years dark, the Park Avenue icon returns as a 375-room hotel with restored art deco rooms and salons, livelier public spaces, and service calibrated to the building.

September 22, 2025 12:50 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Food + Drink

These 5 U.S. Wine Regions Will Make You Swear You’re in France

Fall is the perfect time to visit rolling-hill vineyards and award-winning wineries, from the Willamette Valley to the Finger Lakes.

September 19, 2025 12:06 PM

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Justin Goldman

The banks of the Seine river in Paris in the autumn.

Cities We Love

Essential Things to See and Do in Paris in the Fall

Take the charms of Paris, factor in autumn’s mellow colors, plus an art world and restaurant scene waking up after the summer, and you’ve got plenty of reasons to book a trip.

October 12, 2023 12:41 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Family Travel

How to Take Your Kids on a Disney Trip at Home

The parks are closed, but our imaginations aren’t. Here’s what to eat, watch, and craft when you can only go to Disneyland and Walt Disney World in spirit.

May 1, 2020 04:21 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Outdoor Adventure

La Belle Étoile: Why You Should Go Stargazing in France This Year

The pandemic saw a rise in Dark Sky Reserves opening across Europe. But no nation has done more to protect the nighttime stars than France.

October 21, 2022 07:08 PM

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Adam H. Graham

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

Food + Drink

Why Dining in This Canadian Province Is Unlike Anywhere Else

Nova Scotia combines its famous lobster with innovative chefs and delicious wines to make an unforgettable experience.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

Gondolas in a canal on the Adriatic Coast of Italy

Cruise

These Fun, New Themed Cruises Are Calling Your Name

Are you a food lover, a wine enthusiast, a history buff? Ponant has you covered with its inspiring new collection of themed cruises.

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