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A field of pink and yellow wildflowers greet a hiker in Telluride, as she hikes past a waterfall, trees and rocky terrian.

Come for the Skiing, Stay for the Summers

Unplug and get into a summer state of mind in Telluride with spa treatments, yoga sessions, and time outdoors.

Sponsored by Arizona Biltmore

Mar Del Cabo has sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

For the Stressed, Tired, and Burned Out: Hotels Are Now Offering “Extreme Relaxation” Vacations

Hotels are offering thoughtfully crafted programs where the luxury of travel isn’t about packing your itinerary—it’s about unpacking your stress.

January 14, 2025 03:22 PM

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Jordi Lippe-McGraw

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in Napa Valley and Sonoma

A much-anticipated slate of new hotels and resorts comes to Northern California wine country.

August 27, 2021 01:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Soori Penang courtyard with trees and black and white architecture

Hotel News + Openings

This UNESCO-Designated City in Southeast Asia Just Welcomed a New Heritage Hotel

With the opening of Soori Penang, architect-hotelier Soo K. Chan revisits the city that shaped him, sharing how memory, design, and daily life inform his most personal hotel project.

January 23, 2026 02:32 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Community-based tourism destinations give local communities the power to curate authentic trips for travelers.

Sustainable Travel

Hike, Stay, and Make Cheese With Local Residents on These International Trips

Community-based projects in Ecuador, Nepal, and beyond help locals achieve economic independence while providing travelers a chance to experience everyday life.

July 31, 2024 02:59 PM

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Hannah Singleton

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Outdoor Adventure

Island-Hop on This Small-Ship Cruise in Hawai‘i

Escape the crowds and connect to the aloha spirit with award-winning UnCruise Adventures.

Sponsored by UnCruise Adventures

Hiking + Cycling

14 Epic Hikes in the U.S.—From California’s Lost Coast to a Northeast Trek Longer Than the Appalachian Trail

With trails ranging from six miles to 4,800, here are some of the most incredible hikes the U.S. has on offer.

October 15, 2025 09:45 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

The lobby at Waldorf Astoria New York with soaring ceilings, large stained glass windows and sofas and armchairs tucked into several seating areas

Stay Here Next

A Legend, Restored: The Waldorf Astoria New York Returns to Park Avenue

After eight years dark, the Park Avenue icon returns as a 375-room hotel with restored art deco rooms and salons, livelier public spaces, and service calibrated to the building.

September 22, 2025 12:50 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel built on an artificial island in front of Jumeirah beach.

Hotels

Can a Hotel Really Have 7 Stars?

A history of luxury hotel ratings systems—and how the “seven-star” hotel was born.

November 29, 2023 01:53 PM

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Mark Ellwood

A white and brown medium-sized fluffy dog sits on some turf in front of a staircase leading to a charter plane

Air Travel News

Bark Air, the Charter Service for Dog Owners, Now Offers Pet-Friendly Itineraries and Global Travel Support

A new standalone concierge service, available for a fee, includes help with paperwork needed to fly, arranging dog chaperones, and crafting fur baby–friendly travel guides.

August 14, 2025 01:34 PM

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Chris Dong

Sunset view of Lisbon old town on Tagus river with medieval buildings and castle. Lisboa, Portugal skyline. Travel destination

Cities We Love

Why Lisbon Is Impossible to Resist Right Now

Don’t leave the Portuguese capital without trying these 12 experiences.

February 20, 2026 12:45 PM

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Chadner Navarro

Children peaking over a fence at Alisanal Ranch.

Family Travel

A California Wine Country Guide for Families

From grape-stomping to guided hikes, these ideas prove wine country can be fun for kids, too.

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