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From Souks to Skyscrapers: Astonishing Then-and-Now Photos of a Middle Eastern Metropolis

The Middle Eastern nation of Qatar gained its independence from the British in September 1971. In the 50 years since, this tiny nub of land on the northeastern coast of the Arabian…

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Here's Where They Filmed James Bond's "No Time to Die"

If you've got the Aston Martin and the tuxedo, we've got the list of filming locations of the 2021 James Bond movie so you can retrace the secret agent's movements.

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Major Museum Dedicated to Native Americans Opens in Oklahoma City

A total of 39 Tribal Nations are based in what is now known as Oklahoma. Only a handful are indigenous to the state—the rest were forcibly removed from other parts of the United States…

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“Silence of the Lambs” House Now Rentable for Skin-Crawling Overnight Stays

Fictional serial killer Buffalo Bill is famously a pretty terrible host in The Silence of the Lambs. Nevertheless, the three-story, four-bedroom southwestern Pennsylvania home that…

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Shopping in Paris: The Most Beautiful Design Stores and Artisan Studios

Paris is easily one of the world's most artistically inspiring cities—and not just because of its architecture, gardens, galleries, culture, cuisine, and je ne sais quoi . Even the…

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Walt Disney World's First 50 Years—Through the Lens of Orlando's Newspaper

Nowadays, Florida's Walt Disney World —the most popular theme park destination on the planet—cultivates its global image through heavyweight marketing, synergistic sister brands, and a…

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Westwood Village, L.A.'s Secret Cemetery of Superstars and Legendary Epitaphs

First-time visitors to Los Angeles expect celebrity sightings at every turn, but in reality, there's only one place where you're positively guaranteed to get close to Hollywood's…

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Atlas of Forgotten Places: Haunting Photos of the World's Abandoned Sites

Abandoned places are called ghost towns but really they’re more like ghost stories. As in any spooky tale of specters, a once-inhabited, now-forsaken spot can suggest all at once…

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Puerto Rico’s Splashy New Entertainment Complex Is Corporate but Cool

If you're the type of traveler who likes to explore local culture, the idea of a multimillion-dollar, "multisensory," "tech-first" entertainment complex with a corporate sponsor in its…

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8 Lush Hudson Valley Museums Worth the Trip (And How to Reach Them From NYC)

New York's gorgeous Hudson Valley has been inspiring artists ever since painter Thomas Cole founded America’s first major art movement there in the early 19th century. Called the…

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Confusion Plagues Las Vegas: A Few Feet Apart, Different Vaccine Requirements

Picture this: You walk into a Las Vegas casino and although you’re asked to don a mask (the state has a mask mandate for most public indoor spaces), no other questions are asked. But…

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Italy's Venice Plans to Charge An Entry Fee and Cap Visitors

Of the world's premier travel destinations, Venice may be the one most transformed by this pandemic. The Italian cabinet banned cruise ships in July, sparking headlines worldwide.…

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National Museum Day Is Back This September: Free Entry for One Glorious Day

What's better than spending a relaxing Saturday afternoon at a museum? Spending a relaxing Saturday afternoon at a museum—and not spending a dime on the experience. Thanks to the…

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New Orleans to Require Proof of Vaccination for Restaurants, Casinos, More

With infections surging and Louisiana vaccination rates lagging, the mayor of New Orleans decided to move quickly to shore up public health protections, announcing on Friday that all…

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Bloody Brilliant! An English Dictionary for Americans Traveling in Britain

A smashing new book helps American travelers navigate British English without going barmy.

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New Analysis Shows Most Popular Cocktails in All 50 U.S. States (and Across the World)

Americans drank a lot at the height of the pandemic. That's no secret. But what kinds of drinks shifted dramatically, with hard liquor sales growing far more than beer or wine sales,…

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Havana Blues: Photo Book Celebrates Cuba’s Vibrant Capital

Visiting Cuba remains a complicated endeavor for U.S. travelers, owing to the six decades of strained relations between the two countries. But a new coffee-table book from luxury…

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Pauline Frommer's First Music Festival Vacation—And Advice on Planning Your Own

I never thought I'd regret not owning any tie-dyed clothing. But who would have guessed that, well past the statistical midpoint of my life, I would become enamored of music festivals?…

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New York City's Pro-Vaccine Rules Could Make It the Favored Destination for Many

[Updated August 3: New York City will now require proof of vaccine to dine inside a restaurant or go to a gym or stadium. Complete details here.]In the last week or so, New York City's…

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34 Natural and Cultural Wonders Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Europe's historic spa towns, a railway that crosses two Iranian mountain ranges, a prehistoric Peruvian calendar, an Indian temple, a French lighthouse, and a collection of Arabian…

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Miss Mrs. Maisel? Tour the Show’s NYC Locations in a Vintage Studebaker

The Covid-19 pandemic delayed season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, but the hit Amazon Prime series is definitely returning. Star Rachel Brosnahan announced on Instagram earlier this…

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Berlin’s Huge New Cultural Museum Finally Opens After Years of Controversy and Delay

Berlin's Humboldt Forum, a massive museum complex located along the Spree river in the city's center, finally opened to the public this week. Construction delays and the Covid-19…

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Historic Hudson Valley Brickyard Transformed Into Luxury Resort

Pillow menus, a social hour with wine in the lobby, goldfish in guest rooms—in the last decade or so there's been an arms race among hotels over which can create the most original…

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Malta Refuses to Accept American Proof of Vaccination, And America Could Fix That

Update, July 18: It looks like Malta has changed regulations again and now will be allowing Americans to show CDC cards as proof of vaccination—at least for now. Scroll to the bottom…

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Skip to the Naked Parts of the World’s Great Museums with “Classic Nudes” Tours

To anyone who says art museums are boring, we feel it's important to point out that gallery walls are pretty much teeming with naked people. If you don't find yourself riveted by bowls…