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The swimming pool at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has views of the sea.

The 14 Dreamiest Hotels on the French Riviera

From a cliffside aerie to a hideout on the sand, France’s Mediterranean coastline is filled with outstanding luxury hotels—and these are the 14 best places to stay.

November 14, 2025 12:08 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

A hot tub with reflective water with snow-dusted mountains in the background

Natural Wonders

10 Healing Hot Springs Across the United States

Soak up America’s geothermal wonders in these rugged springs, historic bathhouses, and relaxing wellness retreats.

February 21, 2024 02:53 PM

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Liz Weslander

Art + Culture

Barcelona Opera Reopens With Performance for Nearly 3,000 Plants

After emerging from coronavirus lockdown, Spain’s Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house hosted its first concert since mid-March—for an audience full of plants.

June 23, 2020 12:07 PM

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Sarah Buder

A man wearing a green polo shirt, a cream sweater tired around his neck and a cream baseball cap leaning in towards a hotel employee (seen from beyond) wearing a red blazer

As U.S.–Canada relations remain strained, a charming Québec tourist region has launched a campaign of reassurance and acceptance.

July 16, 2025 03:26 PM

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Charmaine Noronha

Hotels

The Most Anticipated U.S. Hotel Openings of 2019

We’re looking forward to checking in to these 10 new hotels in the new year.

December 18, 2018 05:42 PM

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Sandra Ramani

The sun shining over a wooden walking path along an oceanfront cliff

National Parks

7 Less-Crowded Canadian National Parks for Backcountry Skiing, Rainforest Hikes, and Stunning Ocean Vistas

Avoid the crowds at Canada’s busiest national parks by visiting these magnificent, practically empty alternatives, from coast to coast.

January 7, 2026 05:53 AM

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Nick Hilden

people walking on street during daytime in Osaka Japan, with signs in Japanese. Some of the storefronts have giant sculptures of animals as their signs, like a chicken or a turtle. A TV tower is visible at the end of the street

The video app’s hashtags tell a story of the cities, states, and countries that are grabbing travelers’ attention.

December 21, 2023 09:50 AM

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Tiana Attride

National Parks

Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Yosemite

With snow blanketing the valley and tour buses a distant memory, winter brings a special calm to California’s famous national park.

February 17, 2022 12:16 PM

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Tim Chester

An aerial view of Washington's Lummi Island, with a meandering stream, pine forests, and a mountain in the distance

Where to Travel Next

Skip the Crowds on These Lesser-Known Islands Across the U.S.

These under-the-radar islands are all about nature, serenity, and getting away from it all.

January 6, 2025 02:59 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Luxurious seating overlooks an infinity pool and the ocean at Impression by Secrets Isla Mujeres.

Epic Trips

5 Travel Moments You’ll Only Have at These Luxury Hotels

From perfume blending in Napa to a private hammam in Marrakech, these luxury stays allow you to experience more.

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