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7 of the Best Floating Bars Around the World

Enjoy a drink at one of these watery watering holes, which include a taco shop in the Caribbean and a historic barge in the Hudson River

September 11, 2024 02:56 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Outdoor Adventure

Beautiful, Peaceful Places to Visit in Fort Myers

Seashell-covered islands, lush trails, and historic lighthouses reveal the quieter, natural side of this Southwest Florida destination.

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The dive jetty of the diving school at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives

Hotels

I Spent a Week Scuba Diving at a Luxury Resort—Here’s Why (and Where) I’d Do It Again

You don’t have to rough it to scuba dive in epic underwater sites. These hotels pair luxury with world-class reefs.

April 16, 2025 11:22 AM

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Chris Dong

Oberoi Udaivilas arranges secluded dinners in the most scenic parts of its 50-acre grounds.

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A Review of One of Rajasthan’s Most Famous Retreats

One of Rajasthan’s most celebrated hotels is grand in both scale and design—and surprisingly family friendly.

April 18, 2023 05:05 PM

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Sarika Bansal

The hills of Channel Islands National Park

Winter 2024

How to Visit One of California’s Least Visited—but Most Beautiful—National Parks

Here’s how to have an epic adventure at Channel Islands National Park.

February 7, 2024 01:52 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Where to Travel Next

8 Summer Trips to Book Right Now, From the Solar Eclipse to World Pride

Skip your usual summer vacation plans with these destinations.

March 9, 2026 03:14 PM

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Scott Hocker

Outdoor Adventure

In Southern California, Skip the Road Trip, Take the Boat Trip

Make a splash with these four water-friendly routes through Southern California.

April 20, 2023 06:50 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

History + Culture

One of Canada’s Most Sacred Rivers Offers Scenic Coves, Houseboats, and Indigenous Lore

What I learned about the Wolastoqiyik People on a trip along New Brunswick’s “beautiful and bountiful river.”

July 18, 2025 01:34 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Capri, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

Following recent regulations in Rome, Venice, and Cinque Terre, additional Italian destinations are implementing rules aimed at encouraging more responsible travel.

March 12, 2026 06:17 PM

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Jenn Rice

An aerial view of an island with clear water, palm trees, white sand, and a swimming pool

Islands

The World’s Dreamiest Private Islands, From the Maldives to Wisconsin

These 14 properties combine nature-filled seclusion with a touch of barefoot luxury.

February 16, 2024 01:49 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

The Alpina Gstaad is located a short walk from the center of town.

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Stay Here Next: The Alpina Gstaad in Switzerland

With a sexy new Japanese whisky bar and an extended summer season, the Alpina Gstaad remains a standard bearer in the Swiss Alps for design lovers and après aficionados.

February 28, 2023 08:23 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Paris, France - 06 April 2025: Tuileries gardens in spring

Cities We Love

How to Spend One Perfect Day in Paris

Locals recommend neighborhoods, antique book stalls, gallery-like designer shops, and—most importantly—towers of pastries, seafood, and natural wine.

February 11, 2026 01:38 PM

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Lane Nieset

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The New Raffles Udaipur in Rajasthan Is Fit for Royalty

The first Raffles hotel in India sits on its own private island on Udaipur’s Udai Sagar Lake.

March 31, 2023 04:37 PM

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Sarika Bansal

A birds-eye view of sailboats anchored near the shore of Lake Harriet in Minnesota.

Water Sports

7 Picture-Perfect Minnesota Lakes You Need to Visit

Go canoeing, relax by the shore while sipping wine, and shop in these charming lake towns.

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