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The Legendary Carlyle Hotel Gets Its Moment in the Spotlight

A new documentary showcases the star-studded history of the Carlyle hotel in New York City—and reveals why it’s one of Manhattan’s most beloved spots.

March 30, 2018 07:31 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Art + Architecture

In New York’s Times Square, Public Art With Heart

The winning entry in the city’s annual Valentine’s Day art contest, an enormous 3-D-printed lens, debuts this week.

January 31, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Air Travel News

In Los Angeles, the Pan Am Experience Evokes Air Travel’s Glamorous Age

With cinematic panache, aviation-themed movie studio Air Hollywood recreates flying as it used to be.

September 27, 2017 09:47 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Pretend You’re in Puerto Rico at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in San Juan from the safety and comfort of your own home.

May 18, 2020 03:24 PM

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Aislyn Greene

The Influencer: Nyesha Arrington, Chef

Where to go in Los Angeles, according to chef Nyesha Arrington.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Longreads

50 Years After Picasso’s Death, I Retraced His Life in Europe. Here’s What I Found

Málaga, Barcelona, Paris, Antibes, Mougins—visiting all the places that shaped Picasso’s art and soul.

August 8, 2023 06:12 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Airbnb Axes 80 Percent of Its Listings in Japan

Tips + News

Airbnb Removes 80 Percent of Its Home Listings in Japan

Similar to January’s Airbnb purge in San Francisco, the news from Japan highlights regulatory friction between the home-rental giant and the destinations where it operates.

June 5, 2018 12:57 PM

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Samantha Shankman

Road Trips

How to Pull Off A Texas Road Trip the Beyoncé Way

B’s got some serious love for Texas

February 12, 2016 07:45 PM

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Maggie Fuller

September / October 2021

Travel to Make the World a Better Place

When travel does come roaring back, I want it to be better—for travelers, for the communities they visit, and for the planet.

April 14, 2021 12:31 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Pam Codispoti, President of Chase Branded Cards

The Chase executive launched a game-changing credit card for a new generation of experience-hungry travelers.

September 26, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Europe is in the midst of one of the worst droughts in recent history—how will that affect summer cruising?

Cruise News

Seriously Low Water Levels Are Disrupting European River Cruises

As rivers dry up during one of the worst droughts in recent European history, river cruise passengers should be prepared for last-minute itinerary changes.

August 15, 2022 07:51 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Festivals + Events

Australia’s Most Surreal Midwinter Festival Celebrates Art, Darkness, and Naked Swimming

Dark Mofo is not for the faint of heart.

September 20, 2018 02:13 PM

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Serena Renner

Bars + Nightlife

Las Vegas’s New Trend Has Revolutionized Its Nightlife

Gone are the days when partying in Las Vegas only involved bottle service or all-night gambling.

February 15, 2017 02:07 PM

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Matt Villano

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

People

Raul y Pipo: A Conversation Across the United States and Cuba

Two Cubans, one in Havana and one in California, talk immigration, daily life, and the future of the relationship between the United States and Cuba.

August 10, 2016 05:39 PM

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