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Celebrity Cruises captain Kate McCue brings shoes, minimal makeup and marbles to put in special locations around the world on her stints at sea.
The capital’s long-overlooked riverbanks are now party central, lined with hot hotels and bars—and a beach with a view of Angela Merkel.
The city has dozens of museums, both fabulous and frivolous. Ten years after Katrina, here are a few of the most fun, from insectariums to tattoo temples.
The curator and grandson of Ernest Hemingway recalls his family’s fascination with Africa and his own connection to the continent.
The best places to eat, shop, stay, enjoy a dram and admire feats of architecture with expert advice from chef Jacqueline O’Donnell, writer Mark Millar, curator Pamela Robertson and musician Stuart Braithwaite.
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Trips that go awry can be salvaged when travelers embrace their spontaneous sides, bond with fellow travelers over the trip’s flaws and reset expectations.
Exploring a 200-mile stretch of this epic waterway on a stand-up paddle board is by turns scary and stunning.
With majestic landscapes, few inhabitants and its own whisky distillery, the remote Scottish island of Jura offers the perfect escape from 21st-century pressures.
An alluring mix of quiet beaches and restrained New England charm makes a long-weekend getaway to this island off the coast of Cape Cod a summertime classic.
For good wines, intoxicating scenery and spoil-yourself spa hotels at unbeatable values, this Eastern European country is a no-brainer.
For tourists, seeing Ho Chi Minh City from the sidecar of a WWII Soviet chopper is a blast.
Novelist Eleni N. Gage still dreams of returning to Nicaragua’s Solentiname Islands, but a major canal project there may soon compromise their romantic appeal.
Though it’s still best known for its wines, northern California’s Sonoma County has a burgeoning craft-beer scene that’s drawing a crowd.
Brussels’ flea markets, centrally located and with lower prices than Paris or London, are full of everything you’ve ever—and never—wanted for your shabby-chic apartment. Don’t forget to bring a spare bag (or two).
More parents are planning one-on-one adventure travel with one child at a time, be it to mark a special event or just to reconnect on an international vacation.
Spend a restorative night (or two) on a Vermont farm, a getaway whose roots go back decades. What’s different today: You just might attend a chamber music performance in a dairy barn.
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In recent years, gondoliers in dozens of U.S. cities have established operations, promising passengers they can experience the best of Italy minus the jet lag.
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Musical performances, water-sports and in-room spa retreats are some of the new perks cruise lines are offering to their guests.
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A historic family-owned château in a breathtaking but forgotten corner of rural France is reborn as a sophisticated culinary and spa retreat.
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Next year, an early masterwork by the Catalan architect opens to the public for the first time—and the banking scion running it has surprising plans in store.
The best places to eat, shop, stay and see the abundant local color in this Canadian cultural center, with expert advice from fashion designer Marie Saint Pierre, ringmaster Daniel Lamarre, musician Martha Wainwright and author Josip Novakovich.
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The best places to eat, sleep, shop and explore in the Motor City, with expert advice from fashion designer Tracy Reese, impresario Wayne Brown, ‘Rehab Addict’ host Nicole Curtis and chef and restaurateur Dave Kwiatkowski.
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“Blind bookings” among other deals offer discount fares and an element of surprise.
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A small flight-tracking service in Sweden called Flightradar24 first pointed investigators to conclude a Germanwings pilot intentionally crashed a plane in the French Alps in March.
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Confusing differences in how airlines measure luggage can create frustration for passengers checking in, Scott McCartney writes.
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The Middle Seat: Better food and better room are becoming more common in the space between business class and coach, Scott McCartney finds.
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The Middle Seat: Carriers like Germany’s Condor Airlines are launching discount international flights at smaller U.S. airports, Scott McCartney reports.
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The wineries, restaurants and unspoiled landscapes of the pocket-size valley are a sip away from San Francisco.
Its angst-zapping beaches and smooth sailing—plus no shortage of rum creativity—make for an eminently manageable long Caribbean weekend.
It's easy to fill a few days in the Rhode Island capital with vintage shopping, approachable art galleries and innovative food—that's affordable, too.
An escape to the Emerald City doesn't have to be all about flannel and fleece—our whirlwind itinerary is full of art, cocktails, Asian fare and excellent views.
Biscuits, barbecue, country couture, craft cocktails, hipster hangouts and all the live tunes you can handle.
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