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24 Wellness Resorts and Hotels You Should Book Right Now

These are the 24 hotels we recommend most for wellness.

January 31, 2025 01:00 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

History + Culture

Iconic Monuments You Didn’t Know Were Eco-Friendly

From the Eiffel Tower to the Taj Mahal

April 5, 2017 11:56 AM

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Kristan Schiller

Hotels

These Are 10 of the Most Haunted Hotels in America

With their eerie histories and ghoulish charm, these hotels promise to give guests both thrills and chills.

October 10, 2022 08:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

With views of the Williamsburg and Manhattan skylines, Penny Williamsburg’s rooftop bar ElNico has one of the best new outdoor spaces in the city.

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An Art-Focused Hotel—With an Incredible Rooftop—Opens in Brooklyn

A new Williamsburg hotel brings an art-forward focus to the neighborhood.

July 19, 2023 01:43 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Safari

Botswana’s Chobe Game Lodge Is Changing Safaris With All-Women Guide Teams

One game lodge in Botswana is revolutionizing the safari industry with its team of “Chobe’s Angels.”

May 17, 2022 02:13 PM

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Sucheta Rawal

Spectacular Castles Built in the Name of Love

UNESCO World Heritage

11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Spark Wonder, From Ancient Cities to Legendary Rocks

More than 1,200 places are on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Here are some of our favorites.

July 25, 2025 11:28 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Where to Travel Next

The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

If you dream of spending your retirement as an expat on an island, these are the most beautiful—and affordable—places to move to in the world.

December 7, 2023 11:30 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Houses along Seventh Lake in the Adirondacks, New York

Astrotourism

Where to Camp for the Total Solar Eclipse

Stake a claim to these viewing spots in the USA.

January 18, 2024 12:42 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Hotels

How to Experience the Renaissance of This Classic New York City Neighborhood

Surrounded by excellent dining and cultural activities in the NoMad district, The Evelyn hotel’s art deco style offers a contemporary version of Manhattan’s turn-of-the-century elegance.

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This house on Necker Island sits on the coast and is surrounded by the sea.

Hotels We Love

Dreaming of a Private Island Getaway? Here’s How to Make It a Reality

At these 14 luxury resorts, it’s possible to have that dream vacation on a private island—without having to own one.

February 25, 2025 03:31 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Art + Culture

This New Kusama Exhibit in D.C. Comes With a Side of Bubbly

A collaboration between legendary French champagne house Veuve Clicquot and renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has debuted in Washington, D.C. after a two-year wait.

May 17, 2022 04:06 PM

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Kristin Braswell

The Notos rooftop at the Six Senses Rome

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Six Senses Rome Is a Modern Take on Ancient Roman Wellness

A historic palazzo in the center of Rome reopens as an urban oasis.

July 5, 2023 02:00 PM

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Erica Firpo

Key west florida Smathers beach palm trees in USA

U.S. Beaches

6 U.S. Mainland Beaches That Look Straight out of the Caribbean

Save yourself the long-distance flight with these stateside beaches.

May 26, 2025 01:46 PM

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Becca Blond

Accessible by seaplane, the Raa Atoll is an underwater wonderland for divers and snorkelers.

Hotels

10 Beautiful Islands to Visit for Ecotourism and Cultural Immersion

Sure, the beaches and views are great. But these islands excel with sustainable innovation, rich local traditions, and unique accommodations.

February 26, 2025 09:05 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

History + Culture

Pompeii’s Museum Comes Back to Life to Display Exquisite Ancient Excavations

The newly reopened Antiquarium near Naples, Italy, showcases rare remnants from the ancient Roman city that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

January 25, 2021 02:44 PM

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Andrea Rosa

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