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This Iconic Manhattan Hotel Reopened With a New York–Themed Cocktail Menu—and an $80,000 Suite

The Four Seasons Hotel New York reopened in mid-November after four years of closure.

January 13, 2025 01:36 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Maine is truly a four-season state, with each one offering new treasures and surprises. In summer, enjoy the coastline at Popham Beach, Higgins Beach, or even a <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/greenville-greenville-61131aa6-6637-43e3-9eec-ded2a5c1bf79" target="_blank">Moose Safari</a>. The leaves put on a show in the fall around the Bigelow Mountains and <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/acadia-national-park-maine" target="_blank">Acadia National Park</a>. Winter offers snow-covered ski trails at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Shawnee Peak. And spring brings new life blooming along the Appalachian Trail. From Portland's culinary sophistication to the rustic beauty of the Appalachian Trail’s “100 Mile Wilderness,” you can find what you’re looking for in Maine, at any time of year.

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A 93-Mile Trail and Hobbit Homes: New England’s Latest Reasons to Visit

Ahead of fall foliage season, New England’s got plenty going on this summer and autumn.

June 24, 2024 08:47 PM

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Miles Howard

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Hotels

You Can Now Rent the Villa From The White Lotus on Airbnb

The Noto villa that Daphne and Harper visited is open for bookings.

January 20, 2023 02:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Air France’s Business-Class Seats Got an Upgrade—and We Tested Them Out

A French airline recently added several game-changing new features to this premium cabin. Here’s our review.

October 28, 2023 11:07 AM

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Jessie Beck

Museums + Galleries

The First-Ever Exhibit Devoted to Native Women’s Art Is on View in the U.S. Capital

The landmark exhibition celebrates artworks by indigenous women from more than 50 native communities across the United States and Canada.

February 21, 2020 12:45 PM

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Sarah Buder

An aerial view of the Amazon River in Peru winding through lush green rainforests with a couple boats creating ripples in the water and a small grouping of homes jutting out over the water

River Cruises

Pink Dolphins, Piranhas, and Wine-Paired Tasting Menus—Sailing the Peruvian Amazon on a New Luxury Riverboat

The newly launched ‘Pure Amazon’ from high-end operator Abercrombie & Kent takes guests on the ultimate floating safari through the lush, flora- and fauna-filled Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

October 21, 2025 07:24 PM

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Jeri Clausing

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Festivals + Events

9 Paris Olympic Activities That Are Free—No Reservations or Tickets Required

Come as you are, leave when you want.

June 14, 2024 04:17 PM

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Kristy Alpert

Hillsides and water in Japan's Kyushu Island

Food + Drink

Japan Has 72 Microseasons. This Couple Wants to Help You Experience Them All From Their Countryside Kitchen

At Mirukashi Salon in Japan, Prairie Stuart-Wolff and Hanako Nakazato offer a model of hospitality and a way of living that centers seasonality.

June 3, 2025 12:02 PM

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Elena Valeriote

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13 Incredible Places to Visit in Canada

Come equipped with a coffee from Tim Hortons—you’ll need the caffeine since there’s so much to explore.

October 15, 2024 09:25 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

National Parks

9 Ways to Show Your Love for the National Parks (Even When You’re Not There)

A portion of the profits from these T-shirts, posters, and other merchandise supports U.S. national parks.

April 14, 2022 02:06 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The front of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.

Art + Culture

Phil Collins’s Treasured Alamo Memorabilia Collection Finally Goes on Display

Can you feel it in the air tonight? Alamo superfan Phil Collins’s personal assemblage of artifacts will soon be on view.

February 23, 2023 02:42 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Vincy Overwater Villas at the Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines feature white walls and thatched roofs.

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This New Resort in the Caribbean Is Being Called “Sandals 2.0.” Here’s Why.

St. Vincent’s first all-inclusive resort immerses guests in the destination and signals the future of the Caribbean-owned brand.

September 17, 2024 12:12 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

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

Museums + Galleries

Baltimore Museum of Art Will Only Showcase and Collect Works by Women in 2020

The initiative, called “2020 Vision,” is part of the museum’s efforts to expand its presentations of female artists and artists of color.

November 20, 2019 06:10 PM

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Sarah Buder

A guest room at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Dubai with a view of its sister property, Burj Al Arab

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Dubai Adds Another Eye-Popping Hotel to Its Skyline, and It’s a Superyacht-Inspired Beach Retreat

With dazzling views, sophisticated restaurants, and warm service, the beachside Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab brings calm luxury to a city that does everything big.

May 15, 2025 03:55 PM

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Nicola Chilton

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