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For an Intimate Look at South Africa’s Booming Art Scene, Head to the Townships

Artists from the districts are turning their own homes into welcoming galleries and workshops and providing a much more rewarding experience.

October 2, 2018 02:54 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Health + Wellness

Inside Monkey Island Estate’s Floating Spa on the River Thames

A spa that combines booze and botany on a barge? Here’s what it’s like to get the signature treatment at Monkey Island Estate, one of the U.K.’s most exciting new hotels.

July 23, 2019 09:27 AM

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Mary Holland

River Cruises

This Is Officially the Coolest Way to River Cruise

With silent discos, pub crawls, kayaking, and glamping under the stars, U River Cruises is the hip new kid on Europe’s inland waterways.

January 15, 2020 05:01 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Hiking + Cycling

The Best Hiking Boots and Shoes for Women

Whether you’re setting out for 1 mile or 10, these adventure-ready shoes and boots will keep your feet happy.

June 25, 2020 02:35 PM

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Jessie Beck

Bars + Nightlife

How Charleston Became a Drinking Town

Charleston’s enduring taste for the hard stuff—evident both in posh hotel bars along Upper King Street and low-down dives on the harbor—can be traced all the way back to its colonial days.

April 18, 2019 03:34 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

Tips + News

What’s on Barack Obama’s Africa-Inspired Summer Reading List

The former president shares his summer reading recommendations from mostly African writers in advance of his trip to Kenya and South Africa.

July 13, 2018 03:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels We Love

These Are the 25 Best Four-Star Hotels in NYC

A dose of luxury, at a gentler price—these are the 25 best four-star hotels in New York City.

February 6, 2026 08:13 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Hotels

Hotels Are Trying to Spark More Meaningful Connections. Is It Working?

Kimpton’s “Stay Human Project” is the latest attempt at transforming a simple hotel stay into a deeper, more memorable experience.

October 10, 2019 01:21 PM

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Anna Haines

Cities We Love

On the Water in Istanbul, Where Two Continents Meet

The Bosphorus has always defined Istanbul. Now the villages that line its European and Asian shores are injecting a new spirit into the city.

December 9, 2019 12:42 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Food + Drink

The Best Meals We Ate in 2019

We’ve selected the standout breakfasts, killer lunches, and dreamy dinners that have lingered in our memories as the best tastes of the year. Dig in.

December 20, 2019 01:18 PM

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Staff

History + Culture

Stunning Portraits of New Orleans’s Black Masking Indians

These tribes electrify the city streets during the spring, continuing a proud tradition that dates back centuries.

April 9, 2019 04:55 PM

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Tim Chester

Family Travel

Why Shanghai Disneyland Differs So Much From the Others

The theme park, located in Shanghai, incorporates Chinese designs and characters.

June 21, 2016 05:07 PM

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Matt Villano

Water Sports

How to Explore the Ocean Like a Cousteau

Jacques Cousteau’s grandson, Fabien, shares his advice on conservation and how to enjoy the Caribbean to the fullest.

March 15, 2017 02:57 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

COVID + Travel

Iceland Travel Restrictions Continue to Change—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Vaccinated Americans can still travel to Iceland with no quarantine, but testing requirements and social-distancing measures are back due to a spike in COVID-19 cases this summer.

August 13, 2021 03:10 PM

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Terry Ward

Expedition Cruises

A Trip to Greenland Will Make You Feel Small—and That’s a Good Thing

On an expedition cruise to the ruggedly beautiful Arctic, one traveler discovers her inner outdoor adventurer.

September 27, 2017 09:46 AM

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Colu Henry

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