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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

Food + Drink

Airbnb and Blue Apron Team Up to Deliver Recipes From Around the World

The six-week partnership will bring to intrepid home cooks a roster of local dishes from Paris, Buenos Aires, Shanghai, and more, curated by a global lineup of chefs.

April 10, 2018 01:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Cruise

7 Cool Things You Can Now Do on a Cruise

From laser tag to an underwater lounge, these new features go way beyond the standard cruise-ship offerings.

April 10, 2018 01:25 PM

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Sherri Eisenberg

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

Health + Wellness

In France, the Champagne Region Gets Its First Wellness Resort

Opening July 1st, the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa features 49 rooms, a 16,000-square-foot wellness center, and cuisine by two-star Michelin chef Jean-Denis Rieublan.

April 9, 2018 07:26 PM

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David K. Gibson

UNESCO World Heritage

What It’s Like to Tour Jaipur With One of India’s First Female Rickshaw Drivers

A nonprofit in India trains and empowers women to run rickshaw tours of the Pink City.

April 9, 2018 07:25 PM

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Yana Frigelis

Natural Wonders

On Thin Ice: Finding New Life on a Frozen Lake in Siberia

When photographer Marisa Marulli dropped everything and flew to Siberia to drive across the frozen Lake Baikal, she took her life into her hands in more ways than one.

April 6, 2018 04:47 PM

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Marisa Marulli

Restaurants + Cafés

12 Unique U.S. Restaurants That Once Had a Much Different Purpose

Who knew that a stylishly refurbished setting could serve as a recipe for sucess?

April 6, 2018 04:25 PM

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Nile Cappello

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

Restaurants + Cafés

A Local’s Guide to the Best Places to Eat and Drink in Venice

Instagram star and author Skye McAlpine has lived in Venice all her life. She shares her knowledge with us here and in her new cookbook, on shelves now.

April 5, 2018 04:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Islands

Off the Beaten Path in Ambergris Caye

See what this Belize paradise has to offer.

April 5, 2018 01:57 PM

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Belize Tourism Board

Air Travel News

Easing the Agony of the Longest Flights

Increasingly popular super-long hauls—nonstop flights of 16 hours or more—are hard on a flier’s body. With an innovative new airplane, Singapore Airlines is working to make them easier.

April 5, 2018 01:25 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Packing Tips + Gear

Jam Out With These Portable Musical Instruments Perfect for Travel

Whether you’re a prodigy or can’t find middle C, these packable music-makers will satisfy your inner troubadour.

April 5, 2018 01:16 PM

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Christian Lowery

Cities We Love

Ditch the Car for These Wonderfully Walkable L.A. Neighborhoods

In these up-and-coming areas, all the greatest hits are within walking distance.

April 5, 2018 01:15 PM

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Edmund Vallance

Packing Tips + Gear

Vegas Goes Virtual With the Strip’s First Videogame Arena

Complete with virtual reality platforms, retro gaming consoles, and food by chef José Andrés, Luxor’s new 30,000-square-foot arena is a high score for e-gamers.

April 5, 2018 01:14 PM

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David K. Gibson

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