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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands sits on the turquoise waters of the Fari Islands Archipelago.

Hotels

6 Ways to Use Your Marriott Bonvoy Points for an Epic Vacation in 2023

Go big and spend your Bonvoy points on an overwater villa in the Maldives, a stylish boutique hotel in Rome, and more.

March 14, 2023 08:08 PM

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Paul Rubio

Colorful village by the mountains and waterside

Where to Go in Fall

11 Best Places to Travel in October

Prepare yourself for a month of spirited traditions and off-season adventure.

August 4, 2025 03:49 PM

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Mark Ellwood

JetBlue plane landing with a city skyline in the background

Air Travel News

JetBlue Just Announced Big Changes to Its Route Network. Here’s What to Know.

The carrier has also added a dozen new routes in the Northeast, Florida, and beyond and brought its Mint cabin to additional domestic routes.

July 31, 2024 07:35 AM

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Bailey Berg

Spring 2022

The Highflier Leading Safaris by Hot Air Balloon

Joyce Beckwith, the first Black woman hot air balloon pilot, works between Amboseli and the Masai Mara National Reserve.

March 31, 2022 04:54 PM

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Anthony Langat

2B3707R France, Ardeche, Parc Naturel des Monts d'Ardeche, Montselgues, mountain bike

Hiking + Cycling

This 81-Mile Bike-and-Train Loop in Southern France Is All About Gorges, Gîtes, and Farm Lunches

In the overlooked Cévennes region, a three-day route connects bike or e-bike trails with a train ride.

June 10, 2026 12:21 PM

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Erin Henk

Huntington Hotel lobby with a central seating area and stone floors

Stay Here Next

In San Francisco, a Glamorous Historic Hotel Just Reopened With an Indoor Pool and Buzzy Restaurant

Following a major renovation, the Huntington Hotel is once again one of the most compelling luxury stays in San Francisco.

May 19, 2026 02:49 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

Constitution Gardens, with a view of the Washington Monument, is one of many ideal ways to celebrate the country’s semiquincentennial in D.C.

Where to Travel Next

How to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in D.C.

Tour famous estates by day, enjoy renowned dining and cocktails in Georgetown and beyond by night.

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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

Hotel del Coronado's pool is lined with white lounge chairs and palm trees.

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Poolside Cabanas, Beachfront Dining, and Gilded-Age Glam—What It’s Like to Stay at This Reborn California Icon

The Hotel del Coronado, one of California’s most storied beachfront resorts, recently completed a $550 million refresh—preserving its legacy while reimagining its future.

July 3, 2025 10:59 AM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

Celebrating Black-Owned Hotels in Africa, One Instagram at a Time

Since 2018, the account “Sleep in Africa” has been profiling Black-owned hotels and accommodations across the continent.

February 11, 2022 02:50 PM

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Mazuba Kapambwe

History + Culture

Following in the Footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien in Switzerland’s Mystical Lauterbrunnen Valley

From the Shire to Rivendell to the Misty Mountains, many locations in “The Lord of the Rings” were inspired by real landscapes.

September 16, 2022 01:08 PM

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Melanie Haiken

COVID + Travel

Chile and Argentina Are Reopening to Vaccinated U.S. Travelers—With No Quarantine

The two South American countries will allow vaccinated international visitors to enter starting November 1.

October 7, 2021 03:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

Sandals' overwater villas on the lush coast of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Hotels

4 Ways Sandals Resorts Bring Caribbean Life to You

At Sandals, every stay is designed to connect guests with the islands, from immersive dining experiences to locally inspired architecture and activities.

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