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Fitzgerald’s and Picasso’s Favorite French Riviera Beach Town Still Feels Like the Roaring 20s

Once a beloved vacation spot for notable artists in the early 20th century, this town keeps its creative spirit alive.

May 2, 2025 03:26 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Two Bedroom Villa at Adronis wellness concept

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Destination Spas Around the World

If you’re looking for serenity in 2024, check out these top destination spas.

January 31, 2024 12:53 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

A rocky island bordered by sandy beaches and turquoise water

History + Culture

18 Beautiful Greek Islands for Every Kind of Traveler

If choosing among the Cyclades, Ionian, and Dodecanese is like Greek to you, we can help. Read on to find the island paradise that suits your vacation personality.

June 10, 2024 08:54 AM

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Amanda Castleman

U.S. Beaches

Best Beaches Near Orlando

When you’re ready to press pause on the theme parks, these laid-back Florida beaches near Orlando make for an ideal day away.

August 22, 2019 07:55 PM

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Terry Ward

The sun rising through the clouds over the tall rocky mountains and trees of Glacier Point, Yosemite, California.

Art + Culture

The Essential California Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Make your trip to California unforgettable with insider tips on exploring the state’s most iconic cities and landscapes.

Sponsored by Visit California

Art + Culture

Pixar’s “Luca” Invites You to Summer in the Italian Riviera

Genoa-born director Enrico Casarosa draws on his childhood—from the films and the music to the 1959 Vespa—for Pixar’s new animated release, out Friday.

June 16, 2021 06:13 PM

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Lindsey Bahr

Food + Drink

Egg Tarts in Lisbon, Iberian Pork in Évora: Eat These 14 Dishes on Your Next Trip to Portugal

For vegetarians, pescetarians, and carnivores, this is what to eat in Portugal and where to find it.

June 5, 2026 01:59 AM

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Kevin Raub

View of the Shanghai skyline at sunset with the buildings and skyscrapers lit with colorful accent lighting

Ocean Cruises

I Was on Viking’s Inaugural China Cruise—Here’s What I Loved and What I Wish I’d Known Before the Sailing

Viking’s unique new China itineraries offer a rare opportunity to explore lesser-known regions along the country’s coast.

October 15, 2024 06:48 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Other

The Essential Guide to Nova Scotia

Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, untouched nature, and culinary trails lined with lobster in this coastal Canadian province.

February 19, 2020 10:32 AM

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Renee Suen

In the Magazine

Find the “Real” Jamaica in This Laid-Back Neighborhood

Avoid the crowds and head to a serene shoreline and the birthplace of jerk chicken.

December 1, 2021 02:26 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Longreads

I Took a 23-Day Trip With My Toddler. It Was the Most Rewarding Trip I’ve Ever Taken.

It was all trial by fire, but the lessons will last a lifetime.

May 8, 2024 09:25 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Fall 2023

The Otherworldly, Overwhelming, Oftentimes Unbelievable Natural Wonders of Oman

Rock climbing. Wadi hiking. Sinkhole swimming. Author Sarah Thankam Mathews seeks out adventure in her childhood home.

December 5, 2023 01:30 PM

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Sarah Thankam Mathews

Discover the enchanted islands, charming cities, and secret coves of Croatia, Europe’s “hidden gem.”

Where to Travel Next

Why Croatia Is Europe’s Best-Kept Secret for Luxury Travelers

Enjoy all the pleasures of a culture-rich trip filled with delicious food, along with exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experiences, thanks to sea and land specialists Ker & Downey.

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