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Few Hotels and Restaurants Join Relais & Châteaux Each Year. Here Are the Latest Additions—and How They Got In

The newest members include a forest retreat in Georgia, a reef-side resort in Belize, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in Alsace.

March 16, 2026 10:17 AM

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Vicki Denig

The stunning coastline of the Algarve, Portugal

Outdoor Adventure

This Airline’s Stopover Program Lets You See Portugal’s Hot Springs, Villages, and Waterfalls—For Free

TAP Air Portugal’s direct U.S. flights and stopover program make it easy to rest and relax during an extended layover in the country.

Sponsored by Visit Portugal and TAP Air Portugal

Illinois has a designated International Dark Sky Park, along with several other prime stargazing spots.

Outdoor Adventure

This State Is a Surprising Stargazing Destination

State parks and expansive forests serve as the perfect backdrop for stargazing in the Prairie State.

The new hiking paths include a 105-mile journey through the Dolomites in Italy and the world’s longest circular route in Portugal.

August 12, 2024 06:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

A wooden building surrounded by trees covered in snow and Christmas lights, with a mountain in the background.

Winter Sports

These 7 U.S. Ski Towns Have Schnitzel, Spätzle, and Plenty of European Charm

You’ll be treated to Swiss chalets, fondue, and dramatic, big powder runs at these historic resorts.

January 16, 2026 03:00 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

A lounge area at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge with stone fireplaces and floor to ceiling windows.

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Ski Runs, Saunas, and Summer Trails: A New Lodge for All Seasons in British Columbia

Heli-ski in winter, or hike, bike, and paddle in summer at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge, a revamped heritage property in Revelstoke, British Columbia.

July 1, 2025 11:09 AM

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Carolyn B. Heller

The terrace of Kosmos lobby bar at One&Only Kéa Island in Greece has white stone floors that are shaded by trees.

Hotels

These 12 New Greek Hotels Are Opening Before Peak Summer Season—Here’s What They’re Like

Get a room at one of these 12 spectacular new hotels in Greece, all of which are scheduled open their doors by spring or early summer.

April 3, 2024 08:00 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Tandem Bakery, Portland scenic, Norimoto Bakery

Restaurants + Cafés

Portland, Maine, Is America’s Best Bakery Town

From James Beard Award–winning sourdough to miso-scallion scones, Portland, Maine, is one of the country’s most exciting places to eat pastries and bread. Here’s where to go.

April 15, 2026 11:20 AM

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Regan Stephens

red cabin overlooking the water with no one around

Health + Wellness

The Tiny Canadian Town That Only Hosts One Traveler at a Time

In Conche, Newfoundland, connection to self—and community—is paramount.

January 14, 2025 09:11 AM

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Maryam Siddiqi

National Parks

7 Stunning National Parks and Monuments in Colorado Where You Can Climb Dunes, Spot Moose, and Go Stargazing

From jaw-dropping mountains and canyons to fossils and sand dunes, here’s where to soak in the Centennial State’s protected natural wonders.

May 22, 2026 12:29 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Venture off the Tourist Trail in the Caribbean

Step away from the cruise port and explore these fascinating islands more intimately.

January 24, 2024 03:02 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

A family hikes through one of Breckenridge’s flowering alpine meadows

Outdoor Adventure

How to Spend Summer Days Outdoors in Breckenridge

Bike, ride horses, and meet a trail troll in this Colorado town, where summer mountain adventures abound.

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