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The lobby at Waldorf Astoria New York with soaring ceilings, large stained glass windows and sofas and armchairs tucked into several seating areas

A Legend, Restored: The Waldorf Astoria New York Returns to Park Avenue

After eight years dark, the Park Avenue icon returns as a 375-room hotel with restored art deco rooms and salons, livelier public spaces, and service calibrated to the building.

September 22, 2025 12:50 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Aerial view Sunset Poolbeg lighthouse in Ireland, Dublin bay Pier to Poolbeg Lighthouse in Ireland

History + Culture

7 Underrated Things to Do in Dublin

Explore an ancient library, climb aboard a replica of a ship that carried Irish immigrants to America, and follow in the footsteps of James Joyce.

November 13, 2024 05:40 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Ocean Cruises

You Can Now Get a Smithsonian-Level Education at Sea on These Enriching Global Cruises

The renowned Smithsonian Institution is infusing Ponant sailings with high-quality educational programming and exclusive access to notable historical and cultural sites.

June 20, 2022 01:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Where to Go in Fall

A Culture-Filled Fall in London

A deeply satisfying trip to Brixton and Shoreditch, rich in history, culture, and Afro-Latinx eats.

November 23, 2022 02:08 PM

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Kristin Braswell

A painting by Pablo Picasso hangs in a common area of the Fife Arms in Scotland.

Hotels

At This Luxury Hotel in Scotland, You Can Sleep With World-Class Art

At the Fife Arms in the Scottish Highlands, the artwork is extraordinary and the afternoon tea might involve whisky.

January 31, 2024 11:42 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Cities We Love

5 Ways Tradition Meets Innovation in Leipzig—and Why You Should Visit Now

Home to world-class music festivals, historic landmarks, idyllic nature, and inspiring galleries, the past and future are inextricably intertwined in this charming metropolis.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

Diners at plastic stools and round tables of busy Maxwell Food Centre hawker centre, Singapore.

Restaurants + Cafés

Singapore Has 123 Hawker Centers. Here Are the Dishes Worth Queuing For

Take in Singapore’s multi-faceted food culture, one bite at a time.

May 28, 2026 12:21 PM

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Charlene Fang

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Check Your Passport Status—and What to Do if It’s Taking Too Long

U.S. passports are normally processed in four to six weeks, but if the waiting seems endless, here’s how you can check your passport application or renewal status.

September 23, 2025 01:30 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Art + Culture

Remember the Alamo—but Don’t Sleep on These Underrated Things to Do in San Antonio

There’s way more to San Antonio than the Alamo—here’s how to experience the city like a local.

June 16, 2023 04:55 PM

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Mae Hamilton

View of Downtown Vancouver and Burrard Bridge at False Creek during sunny sunset.

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Weekend in Vancouver Is All About Indigenous Culture, Exceptional Asian Food, and a 1,000-Acre Park

Natural sights and urban delights—Vancouver has it all.

July 29, 2022 05:00 AM

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Bianca Bujan

Sequoia National Park / Formations inside Crystal Cave Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park

You’ll want to reserve tickets now to explore Crystal Cave, which will once again welcome visitors from May 23 to September 7.

April 9, 2025 01:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

Breckenridge's gondolas make the area's natural spaces more accessible.

Outdoor Adventure

5 Ski Towns That Bring Tons of Outdoorsy Fun—Snow Not Required

Rethink what you thought you knew about visiting your beloved mountain town.

October 3, 2022 06:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

History + Culture

How the Seychelles Is Preserving Its Cultural Legacy Through Dance

Recently recognized by UNESCO, the music and dances of moutya commemorate the Seychelles’ painful colonial past.

May 6, 2022 11:26 AM

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Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

Jordanian sand art depicting desert scenes, like people riding camels

Art + Culture

Visiting One of the Few Remaining Sand Artists of Jordan

Inspired by the region’s legendary colored cliffs, artist Reda Amarat uses sand to portray his homeland’s rich history.

January 13, 2023 11:38 AM

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Karthika Gupta

Off The Tourist Trail

How To Enjoy Costa Rica’s Beaches and Wildlife Without the Crowds

In this Central American paradise, you can see tapirs and sloths, surf the Caribbean or Pacific, and dance to calypso music—all without joining the tourist masses.

August 4, 2025 02:58 PM

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Mona Gable

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