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Hotels

10 Stunning Resorts and Hotels Along the Monterey and Big Sur Coast

Rave-worthy restaurants, spas, and wineries at these hotels let visitors relax and recharge along the California Coast.

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Discover Asheville, North Carolina’s Cultural Capital

Alive with art, design, and music, this magnificent mountain town has long been a draw for creative types and is ripe for exploration.

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Tips + News

Brooklyn Just Got a New State Park

Just in time for summer, the Shirley Chisholm State Park is here.

July 9, 2019 05:56 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

History + Culture

Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris

The late entertainer and activist has received France’s highest honor, joining French luminaries such as Voltaire, Marie Curie, and Victor Hugo.

November 30, 2021 07:28 PM

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Sylvie Corbet

A Weekend Getaway Guide to Guerneville, The Russian River’s Idyllic Summer Retreat

Weekend Getaways

What to Do in Guerneville, Northern California’s Most Fun-Loving Small Town

When the weather’s warm, visitors come to this small, LGBTQ+ friendly town on the Russian River to swim, kayak, sunbathe, and enjoy award-winning ice cream.

September 1, 2023 12:00 PM

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Jessie Beck

A pool with chairs and umbrellas at the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

Family Travel

What Makes These Resorts Great for Family-Friendly Winter Escapes

These properties help families enjoy the sun with amenities designed for every generation.

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Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden surrounded by autumnal trees

Stay Here Next

At This Reimagined Spa Retreat in Germany’s Black Forest, Wellness Extends Into the Woods

After a careful two-year renovation, the historic Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa is stepping into a new era of wellness shaped by the surrounding Black Forest.

December 1, 2025 07:42 AM

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Adam H. Graham

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Visas + Passports

You Can Now Add Your U.S. Passport to Your Apple Wallet. Here’s What That Means for Travel

Apple’s latest Wallet feature allows users to store passports digitally, but is the new digital documentation actually useful?

November 21, 2025 06:53 PM

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Peter Ward

Hotels We Love

These Are the 25 Best Four-Star Hotels in NYC

A dose of luxury, at a gentler price—these are the 25 best four-star hotels in New York City.

February 6, 2026 08:13 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Make travel to European destinations like Spitzingsee, Germany easy with Discover Airlines.

Loyalty + Rewards

5 Reasons to Fly Discover Airlines to Europe

This Lufthansa Group airline makes transatlantic travel smoother, more flexible, and easier to book.

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The pool at JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa faces the blue horizon of the Korea Strait.

Stay Here Next

This New Resort in Asia Is Surrounded by Waterfalls, Volcanoes, and White-Sand Beaches

JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa is luring beach and nature lovers to South Korea’s largest island.

October 25, 2023 01:23 PM

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Chris Schalkx

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Loyalty + Rewards

The Elusive World of Million-Mile Fliers

A look at the travelers who have achieved the coveted status, and what it took to get there.

August 29, 2025 05:49 PM

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Katherine Fan

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Museums + Galleries

Inside Charleston’s International African American Museum, An Institution Two Decades in the Making

The opening of the International African American Museum was an important moment in the city’s—and country’s—history.

October 6, 2023 11:28 AM

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Kristin Braswell

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