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Longreads

What It’s Like to Visit Mars on Earth

After spending three months in one of the driest places in the world, writer Mark Johanson is eager to return.

November 6, 2024 11:28 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Festivals + Events

Why This European Island Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

Discover the rich cultural mixture that makes Malta such a hot spot.

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Hotels

Kimpton Hotels Now Offer a Curated Book Lending Program to Guests

The hip hotel brand has partnered with Lit Hub to create a book club for travelers—and guests can check out the recommended titles during their stay.

March 22, 2021 09:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Outdoor Adventure

An Essential Guide to the Best of the Scottish Highlands

Flanked by seas and full of natural wonders, this region is worth the journey.

October 18, 2024 04:50 PM

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Matt Kirouac

This New Mexico Road Trip Is the Ultimate Introduction to the Land of Enchantment

Road Trips

The New Mexico Road Trip Itinerary That Takes You off the Beaten Path

Learn about Pueblo history, relax in healing hot springs, and, yes—eat green chile cheeseburgers.

August 21, 2023 08:04 PM

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Adam H. Graham

These 14 new hotels area leading the way towards a more sustainable—and luxurious—future.

In the Magazine

The World’s Best New Hotels: 2022 Stay List

They’re lean, green hospitality machines—we unveil our list of the 14 best sustainable new hotels in the world.

August 2, 2022 02:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Where to Travel Next

52 Places to Travel in the U.S. This Year

A coast-to-coast guide to the coolest experiences happening in all 50 states (plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.) right now

July 14, 2025 08:10 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

In the Magazine

Where to Go in 2024

The 25 most exciting places around the world to visit next

November 28, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tim Chester

Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls at sunrise, from Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fort), Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Coast, Adriatic, Croatia, Europe

Cities We Love

Dubrovnik Without the Crowds—Even During High Season

A recent five-day trip to Dubrovnik and its surrounding area had it all: boating, beaches, amazing food and wine, and historic villas to call home.

September 16, 2022 10:46 PM

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Joe Diaz

Festivals + Events

In Carlsbad, California, Flowers Are on the Menu

Flower spotting in Carlsbad goes beyond ranunculus at the Flower Fields. In spring, petals are incorporated into entrées, spa treatments, and cocktails.

April 12, 2022 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Road Trips

Why The Grand Tour of Switzerland Is More Than a Road Trip

See 12 world heritage sites along the most beautiful Swiss roads in this cultural tour-de-force.

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