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Top New York City Spas for Rest and Recovery
The best spas in New York City aren’t just a luxury, but a survival tool in the city that ceases to sleep. While an endless rotation of Michelin-starred dining, high-end shopping, and late-night buzzing keeps the city’s busy energy in check, NYC’s wellness scene is just as cosmopolitan as its cocktail bars. Whether tucked into
Best Way to Find Work Abroad
Most travel is extractive and passive. You show up somewhere, take photos of the same landmarks everyone else takes photos of, eat at a restaurant the guidebook recommended, and hit up some bars. You take some tours to learn about the place and, if you’re lucky, get to meet some locals on your trip. You
Returning to Laos: Old Haunts Seen with New Eyes
We could have flown, of course. There would be an orderly line at immigration and a taxi waiting to whisk us to the hotel. The whole trip would've taken roughly an hour, and we'd be poolside by noon. It would've spared us from a whole lot of my son's “Are we there yet?” whining. But
Top 17 Las Vegas Hotels: Best Stays on and Off the...
The best hotels in Las Vegas aren't just a place to sleep—they're a destination unto itself. Want to wake up in the heart of Paris? Or perhaps you'd prefer the glamour of Venice or the elegance of Lake Como? Vegas has you covered. This city is a surreal mashup of the world’s most iconic destinations
Perfect Destinations for Your Next Girls Trip
There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when you gather your closest friends and escape the routines of everyday life. Whether it’s a long-overdue reunion or a spontaneous getaway, a girls trip is less about where you go and more about how it makes you feel—free, recharged, and entirely yourself. The best ones strike
5-Day Madrid: Culture, Food, and Neighborhood Life
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New England Packing Guide: Men’s Summer Wardrobe
There’s a joke among New Englanders that we endure the long, brutal winters because the summers are genuinely that good. I’ve been hearing people say that since I grew up here in the ’90s—and now, having spent much of my career traveling the world, I can report that it isn’t hyperbole. From June through August
Porto’s Best Hotels, According to Our Editors
Porto is a city of great character, with its story told figuratively by those dancing under the Dom Luís I Bridge (after a few too many port tastings), and quite literally by the Azulejo tiles that adorn many of its notable churches and historic buildings. It’s not so much a case of walls that can
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Why You Should Skip Ko Lipe
After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a few hours a day, basic bungalows right on the beach
Setouchi Islands: How Art Revived a Sea of Islands
In August 2021, Typhoon Lupit reached the shores of Naoshima, a small island in Japan’s Setouchi region, and blew a giant yellow pumpkin by the artist Yayoi Kusama out to sea. Footage of the incident, which remains available on YouTube, shows the sculpture upturned, interior belly exposed, tossed about by crashing waves, its famous polka
Cape Verde’s Soccer Roots Begin on the Beach
This story is part of a series celebrating soccer cultures around the world—and the communities shaped by them. Read more 2026 World Cup coverage here. In the late afternoon, when the air cools and work ends, Leonardo Lopez and his friends gather at Santa Maria beach in Cape Verde to play soccer. They pick out
10 Actions That Will Get You Kicked Off a Plane
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Five-Day Madrid Itinerary: Art, Food, and Local Life
Home to some 3.5 million people, Madrid is the capital of Spain and the country’s largest city. Though it’s somewhat sprawling, the city boasts stunning architecture, incredible food, and an energetic nightlife that stretches until dawn. Over 10 million people visit the city each year, and the minute you step out to explore, you’ll understand
Cozy Earth Deals Guide: Save Up to 50% in August 2026
As a travel editor, I’ve snoozed in my fair share of hotel rooms. But I can honestly say that nothing beats sleeping in my own bed. That's because I’ve perfected my sleep setup over the years, curating the ideal mix of pillows, sheets, mattress toppers, and more to help me reach REM. One of the
