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The Great Winter Escape
By Hayley Domin
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The Bucket List of Remote Places to Kayak

Here's your guide to the coolest places to kayak.

By Brandon Withrow
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You Don’t Need Couture Cash to Live It Up in Paris

Your chic, sophisticated, and smart visitor’s guide to the City of Light.

By Blake Snow
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The Coolest Places To Travel In 2026

23 places for your consideration.

By Cool Material
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How to Pack for a Week in Europe

By Johnny Motley
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The 5 Best Upstate New York Hotels for an Off-Season Getaway

A travel pro who takes a snowy staycation every winter shares her favorite hotels.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
Snowy Roads in Upstate NY in winter (photo_ Kaitlyn Rosati)
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12 Essential Cocktail Bars in New York City

From menus hyper-focused on Japanese or Italian libations to Jazz Age speakeasies and avant-garde lounges, New York truly is the Cocktail Capital of the Universe.

By Johnny Motley
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7 Airport Wine Bars for an Upgraded Pre-Flight Experience

From San Francisco to Singapore, these wine bars offer a nice alternative to crowded airline lounges.

By Rachel King
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A Travel Pro Picks the Hottest Emerging Destinations for 2025

Check out these hidden gems now—before they get too popular.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
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