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Photo of the Bazaar Georgetown in Washington, D.C., at night, with reflections on a rainy street.

The chef’s 67-room the Bazaar House is scheduled to open in 2027, in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

October 11, 2024 12:24 PM

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How Outdoor Spaces in the U.S. Are Becoming More Accessible

A new movement balancing preservation and accessibility empowers people with disabilities to more easily explore national parks and public lands.

August 28, 2023 01:41 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

kayakers enjoying summer heat on Lady Bird Lake with crowds of people below on the water Austin Texas USA downtown skyline cityscape at sunset 2019

Outdoor Adventure

I’ve Been a Kayak Guide for 27 Years—Here’s Why It’s the Best Way to See a Big City

Tour these U.S. cities by kayak for a fresh perspective.

March 20, 2025 10:54 AM

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Jill K. Robinson

After a devastating fire in 2019, the Paris landmark began welcoming visitors once again on December 7.

December 9, 2024 02:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

15 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

History + Culture

17 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

From a deserted Bolivian “train cemetery” to an empty, Romanian salt mine, these are some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual tourist attractions.

February 26, 2024 08:37 PM

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Sarah Buder

Where to Travel Next

Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C., Including 6 Less Crowded Places

Everything you need to know about getting your cherry blossom fix in Washington, D.C., including where to go and stay.

March 11, 2026 03:03 PM

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Jessie Beck

Magome juku post town of the Nakasendo with central alps mountain at sunrise, Kiso valley in Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Famous travel landmark of preserved old Japanese town.

Outdoor Adventure

A 331-Mile Trail in Japan Through Centuries-Old Villages Will Transport You to the Era of Shoguns and Samurais

Sprinkled along the Nakasendo trail, centuries-old towns look nearly as they would have in the Edo period.

April 10, 2025 10:29 AM

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Haley Harrison

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Where to Travel Next

4 Charming Small Towns in Switzerland Every Traveler Should Visit

Immerse yourself in medieval history or retreat to a mountaintop.

September 15, 2022 11:38 AM

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Melanie Haiken

The cafe in Le Jardin de Verre by Locke in Paris has wood floors, green chairs, and colorful paintings on the walls.

Hotels

This New Hotel in Paris Sits Inside an 18th-Century Townhouse With a Private Garden—and It Starts at $160

Stylish, central, and surprisingly affordable—Locke’s new Paris hotel brings townhouse elegance to the Latin Quarter.

June 9, 2025 11:03 AM

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Laura Rysman

Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, sits on Cape Town's charming waterfront and has a red exterior.

Stay Here Next

This Newly Renovated Icon Is Now One of Cape Town’s Most Coveted Hotels

On the heels of a stunning renovation under Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Cape Grace is back—and it’s better than ever.

May 22, 2024 12:01 PM

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Richard Holmes

Where to Travel Next

12 Charming Small Towns in Mexico to Visit for a Trip Without the Crowds

Mexico’s government has a list of small towns it considers the most magical in the country.

March 28, 2025 02:04 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

Winter 2022

Call of the Wild: Exploring the Beauty of South Georgia Island

On an isolated island in the southern waters of the Atlantic Ocean, untrammeled landscapes—and curious bird life—abound.

October 19, 2021 05:58 PM

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Sara Button

A town square at sunset in Vilnius, Lithuania, with a giant Christmas tree made entirely of lights and a white belfry next to it.

Holiday Travel

These European Cities Have Stellar Christmas Markets and Festivals—and Fewer Crowds

Here’s where to get into the holiday spirit across Europe with Christmas markets, skating rinks, and festive food and drink.

October 27, 2025 04:56 PM

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Lottie Gross

Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places to Travel in August

Watch the total solar eclipse in Europe or embrace peak summer with lively fests this month.

April 16, 2026 06:44 AM

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Mark Ellwood

A mountain biker taking a spin on one of Breckenridge’s wooded trails.

Outdoor Adventure

Where to Hike, Bike, and Stargaze in Breckenridge

From a wildflower festival to guided Dark Sky hikes, enjoy your summer days and nights outdoors in this Colorado mountain town.

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