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7 Luxury Travel Trends for 2020

Luxury travel will never go back to the way it was before, and the travel industry—through top travel advisors, hotels, cruise lines, and destinations—has the power to lead the way.

December 12, 2019 04:03 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

The Biltmore Estate at golden hour in Asheville, North Carolina

Hotels We Love

These Are the 13 Best Hotels in Asheville

From Gilded Age landmarks to A-frame cabins along the French Broad River, these 13 hotels capture the creative spirit of Asheville.

March 11, 2026 12:13 PM

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Jenn Rice

Tips + News

Bruges Is the Latest European City to Crack Down on Overtourism

The Belgian destination will impose new regulations to control the influx of day visitors and cruise ships.

June 18, 2019 01:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

COVID + Travel

These Baby Goat and Sheep Webcams Will Help You Through Quarantine

Self-isolating in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can take its toll mentally, which is why we’ve never been so thankful for animal livestreams.

March 24, 2020 03:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

Images of Zodiac cruising in Antarctica (left) and the Arctic (right)

Expedition Cruises

Antarctica or the Arctic: Which Polar Cruise Is Best for You?

From weather to wildlife, excursions to the environment, if you’re thinking of taking a cruise to either Antarctica or the Arctic, these are the main differences to consider.

December 22, 2023 06:11 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Exterior of the Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver

Hotels

The 7 Best Hotels in Vancouver for a Truly Local Stay

Find the perfect hotel for your visit to this dreamy British Columbia city.

December 28, 2022 08:38 PM

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Ann Shields

Hiking + Cycling

If You’ve Dreamed of a Cross-Country Bike Trip, This Nearly 4,000-Mile Trail Could Make That a Reality

The Great American Rail-Trail will connect 12 states from coast to coast when it’s finished.

May 8, 2019 05:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Water Sports

Olympic Surfing Exposes Whitewashed Native Hawaiian Roots

“It’s the paradox and hypocrisy of colonization.”

July 22, 2021 08:10 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Museums + Galleries

This New Monument in Paris Is Like a Mini Versailles

You’ve been to the Louvre. You’ve visited Versailles. Now you can wander the grand halls of the Hôtel de la Marine once again.

June 24, 2021 12:56 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Sunset over a bridge with two turrets, with a conical skyscraper on the left

Cities We Love

The 10 Best Cities in Europe in 2026 Promise Culture, Creativity, and Green Space

Copenhagen climbs from 14, and the top three cities hold firm in Resonance’s annual rankings.

March 3, 2026 07:52 AM

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Lucy Kehoe

Tips + News

Travel Isn’t Black and White—It’s Better in Color

A new organization is surfacing vibrant stories from BIPOC writers and photographers—and helping traditional travel media shake off its white gaze.

December 18, 2020 06:53 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Tips + News

San Diego Zoo Goes Global to Save Threatened Wildlife

Fighting extinction takes a global village.

March 3, 2021 01:39 PM

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Tim Chester

Islands

The Best Island in Fiji for Every Kind of Traveler

You’ll find picture-perfect sands, sure, but there’s loads more to explore across Fiji’s numerous islands.

January 31, 2022 03:16 PM

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Chantae Reden

Where to Travel Next

Istanbul Is Brimming With Exciting New Restaurants, Hotels, and Museums

Tempting dishes, inventive cocktails, and several art exhibits await travelers.

August 28, 2024 05:15 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Travel for Good

What Travelers Can Do to Save the Planet

Travel can be used as a force for positive change.

April 22, 2020 09:22 AM

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Staff

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