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This Maximalist NYC Hotel Is One of the City’s Buzziest Openings

We checked in to the newly opened Faena New York to see if it lived up to the hype. We found theatrical design, a see-and-be-seen crowd, and key amenities that are still on the way.

February 11, 2026 12:28 PM

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Mark Ellwood

A guest room at the Hoxton Edinburgh with slate-blue walls, a large bed with a bright red fabric Art Deco-style headboard, wood floors, various lamps and sconces, and a full-length mirror on the wall

Loyalty + Rewards

If You Like Staying in Independent, Boutique Hotels but Dig Loyalty Perks, Too—We Have a Solution for You

These lesser-known rewards programs and memberships allow you to accumulate points on stays and get discounts and benefits at smaller, more independent hotels and resorts.

January 8, 2026 07:21 PM

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Katherine Fan

Tips + News

Grand Canyon Joins Growing List of Closed National Parks

The country’s second-most popular park finally barricaded its roads amid calls for a nationwide park shutdown during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

April 6, 2020 02:07 PM

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Maggie Fuller

As delays in U.S. passport processing mount, the U.S. State Department is hosting a series of events throughout the country to help travelers submit their passport applications.

July 11, 2023 08:43 AM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Fully Vaccinated People Can Gather Without Masks, CDC Says

The CDC did not change its recommendations on travel, which discourages unnecessary travel and calls for getting tested within a few days of the trip.

March 8, 2021 02:56 PM

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Mike Stobbe

A lone traveler gazes out over the breathtaking Quilotoa Crater Lake in Ecuador. The vibrant turquoise waters of the lake contrast against the rugged, mountainous landscape, creating a serene.

Hiking + Cycling

This 200-Mile Trek Passes 7 Volcanoes, Hot Springs, and a Legendary Lost Treasure

The Avenue of the Volcanoes in Ecuador takes hikers from ancient village to ancient village.

December 18, 2025 10:07 AM

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Colleen Kelly

Food + Drink

Why Guadalajara Is Mexico’s Next Food City to Watch

Better known for its street food, the capital city of Jalisco has a new look—and taste—thanks to talented locals reinvesting in their home.

October 14, 2021 08:52 AM

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Mary Holland

Longreads

50 Years After Picasso’s Death, I Retraced His Life in Europe. Here’s What I Found

Málaga, Barcelona, Paris, Antibes, Mougins—visiting all the places that shaped Picasso’s art and soul.

August 8, 2023 06:12 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Cities We Love

Three Remarkable Days in Cologne

Home to Cologne Cathedral, and filled with Romanesque churches, pedestrian-friendly streets, and world-class museums, one of Germany’s oldest cities also happens to be its liveliest.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

Journey to Italy’s Amalfi coast, where Positano’s warren of alleyways and lanes invite exploration.

International Beaches

10 Beautiful Beach Destinations That Offer a Side of Culture

There’s more to these locations than sand, sun, and surf.

August 15, 2022 07:07 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

History + Culture

Colosseum’s Underground Passages Reopen to Public

Tourists are now able to go underground and wander the area considered the ancient arena’s “backstage.”

June 29, 2021 04:08 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Rocky Mountain National Park, Visitors at the overlook on trail ridge road

Road Trips

Five Classic Colorado Road Trips To Take This Year

From Trail Ridge Road to the Peak to Peak Highway, these are some of the best road trips to take in Colorado.

May 5, 2023 06:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

Other

California’s Most Exciting Arts Scene Is Hiding in Laguna Beach

Originally founded as an arts colony, Laguna Beach continues to draw art lovers with its many galleries, museums, festivals, and public artworks.

October 30, 2019 03:02 PM

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Stacey Leasca

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