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Waking after a long deep-freeze of a winter, the Windy City bursts into colorful spring with a happening hotel, some venerable Old Masters, and a lovely day in the park.

April 23, 2019 06:59 PM

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Ann Shields

Astrotourism

The First Luxury Hotel in Space Will Take Your Money Now

Aurora Station plans to go into orbit in 2021 and host immersive trips beginning in 2022. The startup behind it is already taking deposits.

April 10, 2018 04:27 PM

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Sarah Buder

AFAR Advisor

Wellness Overload: What Does “Wellness” Actually Mean?

“Wellness” means something different to every traveler—and every travel partner. Start here to make sense of it all.

September 25, 2019 04:59 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hotels

The New Rosewood Hotel Gives a Boost to Hong Kong’s Emerging Arts District

The lavish Rosewood Hong Kong rises high above Victoria Dockside, a new arts district transforming the Tsim Sha Tsui harborfront.

April 23, 2019 02:58 PM

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Kate Appleton

Where to Travel Next

The Romance of Possibility

Romance requires certain ingredients and The Islands of Tahiti have them all.

April 10, 2018 11:38 AM

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Tahiti Tourisme

The Future of Travel

How Vaccine Passports Will Actually Work

The high-tech versions of yellow immunization cards are on their way.

December 22, 2020 07:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

A collage of photos comprising the Twin Cities' Hmong, Somali, and Nordic communities.

In the Magazine

This Midwestern Metropolis Is One of the Most Diverse Places in the Country

An inside look at three dynamic diaspora communities thriving in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.

September 26, 2023 10:59 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Outdoor Adventure

I Went Bird Watching in Colombia From My Couch and You Should Too

Try virtual bird watching now, and it could make you a better traveler the next time you hit the road.

April 17, 2020 04:16 PM

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Jeremy Saum

Air Travel News

DOT Ends Obama-Era Rule Requiring Transparency in Airline Fees

Ticket-buyers beware: Airlines now have a license to get sneaky about baggage fees and a host of extra charges.

December 11, 2017 01:26 PM

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Matt Villano

A lone hiker looks out at fall colors in Monica Meadows, British Columbia, one of the many Mountain Trek retreat hikes.

Epic Trips

Bears, Trees, and Zero Coffee: What a Week-Long Wilderness Retreat Is Really Like

On a retreat with the wilderness outfitter Mountain Trek, one writer hikes through some of British Columbia’s finest wilderness—and, finally, hugs a tree.

October 12, 2022 04:59 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel for Good

How to Help the World When You Can’t Leave the House

During the COVID-19 crisis, you can do a lot more from your couch than you may realize.

April 15, 2020 06:52 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

From Southwest, New Ways to Get to the Caribbean and Central America

The low-cost airline expands its presence in the region with new routes and flights from several U.S. cities.

November 8, 2017 01:09 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Hotels

These Are 10 of the Most Haunted Hotels in America

With their eerie histories and ghoulish charm, these hotels promise to give guests both thrills and chills.

October 10, 2022 08:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

Turn Your Glacier Adventure Into an Overnight Experience With These Luxurious Stays

Yes, you can sleep next to (or on top of) a glacier. And at these lodges, hotels, and glamping experiences, you can do so sustainably too.

September 20, 2019 08:12 PM

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Julia Eskins

Festivals + Events

NYC’s Magical Restaurant 1683 Will Pop Up in Los Angeles for Three Nights Only

Designed to evoke Germany’s fairy-tale Black Forest, the pop-up takes its culinary lead from chef Daniel Humm of New York’s Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park.

April 6, 2018 01:26 PM

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David K. Gibson

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