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Condé Nast TravelerOct 17 · Brussels

My Favorite Airbnb: A Hudson Valley Retreat With a Creekside Hot Tub and Sauna

Between its storybook interiors and proximity to small-town shops, farm stands, & cider orchards, this Hudson Valley stay is one of my top upstate discoveries.

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Grand-PlaceMarketBrussels, BelgiumIt is surrounded by opulent Baroque guildhalls of the former Guilds of Brussels and two larger edifices: the city's…
Schoonmaker RetreatHotelHigh Falls, United Statessprawling estate with two historic buildings, creek, sauna, hot tub
Six Bells Countryside InnHotelRosendale, United Statesdelightfully whimsical, British-inspired hotel
Schoonmaker HouseHotelHigh Falls, United Statesmain, more contemporary house on the estate
Coach HouseMotelHigh Falls, United Statessmaller, rustic-chic, creekside house
Ollie’s PizzaRestaurantHigh Falls, United Statesserves wood-fired pizzas, salads, and meatballs
Joppenbergh MountainTrailRosendale, United Stateshike less than 10 minutes from High Falls
The Big CheeseDeliRosendale, United Statesstop for coffee on Main Street
Creekside Bar and BistroRestaurantHigh Falls, United Statesrelaxed lunch beside the creek
Westwind OrchardRestaurantAccord, United Statesorchard and cidery serving pizzas and pastas
Accord SocialRestaurantAccord, United Statesserves pastas, salads, and branzinos
Clubhouse VintagePlaceHigh Falls, United StatesVintage clothing store in the Hudson Valley, located in Rosendale, NY.
Postmark BooksPlaceHigh Falls, United Statesbook store
Musée MagritteMuseumBrussels, BelgiumMagritte, Dreaming Under the Stars Bilingual activity from age 6 Look at Magritte Bilingual activity from age 6 Guided…
Soiled DovePlaceHigh Falls, United States
Thermes de SpaPlaceSpa, Belgium
Spa-Francorchamps trackSightSpa, Belgium
Boghossian Foundation at Villa EmpainMuseumBrussels, Belgium
BozarMuseumBrussels, Belgium
Maison CauchieMuseumBrussels, Belgium

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BBC TravelOct 17 · New Orleans

The Obituary Cocktail: The 'deadly' drink that symbolises New Orleans

Combining a martini's wallop with one of the world's most notorious spirits, this recently revived cocktail embodies the city's distinctive approach to life and death.

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AvegnoRestaurantstylish bar and lounge in Uptown New Orleans
Jewel of the SouthBarlisted the Obituary Cocktail on its menu in 2023
CureBarbar where the author first had an Obituary Cocktail
Bourbon StreetNeighborhoodstreet where the first known reference to the cocktail was
The Warbler HotelHotelboutique hotel on St Charles Avenue
FivesRestaurantcocktail and oyster bar on Jackson Square
Café LafitteBarlikely invented the Obituary Cocktail
Lafitte's Blacksmith ShopBaroccupies the original location of Café Lafitte
Café Lafitte in ExileBarmoved location in 1953
Mildred'sRestaurantmartini bar featuring the Obituary Cocktail
Historic New Orleans CollectionMuseumhistory museum in the French Quarter

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The Best East Coast National Parks, According to Someone Who's Visited Them All

→ Acadia National Park, United States

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The Claremont HotelHotelBar Harbor, United StatesQuintessential Bar Harbor seaside experience with sunny decor.
Big Meadows LodgeHotelShenandoah National Park, United StatesHistoric, dog-friendly, in-park lodging on Skyline Drive.
Skyline DriveSightShenandoah National Park, United States105-mile scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Jordan Pond HouseRestaurantAcadia National Park, United StatesFamous popover pastries at an antique teahouse.
Asticou HotelHotelMount Desert Island, United StatesHistoric stay with forested, coastal views.
Flamingo areaNeighborhoodEverglades National Park, United StatesRent a kayak to explore marked canoe trails.
Port of the Islands ResortHotelEverglades National Park, United StatesFunky parkside lodging, chic and Floridian.
Flamingo LodgeHotelEverglades National Park, United StatesModern rooms with water views inside the park.
Boardwalk Loop TrailTrailCongaree National Park, United StatesAccessible 2.6-mile trail for glimpses of bald cypress knees.
Graduate by HiltonHotelColumbia, United StatesColorful, central, and pet-friendly stay in Columbia.
Hotel TrundleHotelColumbia, United StatesModern decor in historic brick building with local coffee.
Old Rag MountainTrailShenandoah National Park, United StatesFormidable hike for the best views of rolling Virginia farmlands.
Glen Gordon LodgeHotelHuntley, United StatesOld-world quarters in a pastoral setting near Huntley.
The SwagHotelGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, United StatesHomey cabins with excellent dining and service.
Blackberry FarmHotelGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, United StatesSecond-to-none dining and service.
Home2Suites by HiltonHotelFlorida City, United StatesNo-frills location near Florida City.
Reefhouse ResortHotelFlorida Keys, United StatesElevated beach stay in the Keys.

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The Guardian22h ago

‘We hang on to summer a little longer here’: five of the best places for autumn sun in Europe and Turkey

→ Sintra, Portugal

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KaputasSightKalkan, TurkeyGlittering beach sandwiched into a triangular gap.
BezirganNeighborhoodKalkan, TurkeyMountain village, former summer retreat for Kalkan residents.
Pirha Köy SofrasıRestaurantBezirgan, TurkeyServes traditional manti and kofte.
Lycian WayTrailBezirgan, TurkeyWeaves through Bezirgan village past Ottoman-era grain stores.
Fountain Terrace Cocktail BarRestaurantKalkan, TurkeyPopular spot on a roof terrace.
Merkez CafeRestaurantKalkan, TurkeyKalkan institution since the early 1990s for people-watching.
Blue MarlinRestaurantKalkan, TurkeyTucked away beneath the Pirat hotel, serves meze.
White HouseHotelKalkan, TurkeyOffers double rooms with breakfast.
Los TarahisRestaurantAgua Amarga, SpainTraditional chiringuito on the beach serving seafood.
Cabo de Gata nature reserveSightAgua Amarga, SpainInland reserve with winding ramblas and abandoned goldmines.
Hotel Las CalasHotelAgua Amarga, SpainOffers double rooms.
Casa VelaHotelCascais, PortugalSpacious sidestreet bolthole with a tropical garden sauna.
Casa das Histórias Paula RegoMuseumCascais, PortugalPyramid-shaped museum featuring works by Paula Rego.
Praia do GuinchoSightCascais, PortugalGlorious dune-backed beach battered by winds.
Moorish CastleSightSintra, PortugalCastle with hewn stairs in Sintra.
National Palace of PenaSightSintra, PortugalFairytale palace with vibrant burgundy-and-yellow facade.
UliassiRestaurantSenigallia, ItalyThree Michelin stars, ambitious local cuisine.
Madonnina del PescatoreRestaurantSenigallia, ItalyTwo Michelin stars, ambitious local cuisine.

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Condé Nast TravelerYesterday

Île Seguin: This tiny island just outside Paris is about to become the city's newest cultural destination

→ Paris, France

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Musée d’OrsayMuseumParis, FranceThe Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine.
LouvreMuseumParis, FranceIt is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the city's 1st arrondissement (district) and home to some of the most…
Musée de l'OrangerieMuseumParis, FranceThe museum is most famous as the permanent home of eight large Water Lilies murals by Claude Monet, and also…
PerrotinMuseumParis, FranceThe Perrotin Store offers a wide selection of contemporary artworks, art books and related products from the various…
Île SeguinNeighborhoodParis, Franceisland in the Seine, southwest of central Paris
LargeMuseumBoulogne-Billancourt, Francenew contemporary art center opening October 17, 2026
Extra LargeRestaurantBoulogne-Billancourt, Francecafé with a panoramic terrace overlooking the Seine
Moteur ImaginairePlaceBoulogne-Billancourt, Franceinaugural exhibition at Large, runs Oct 17, 2026–Mar 7, 2027
Pointe des ArtsPlaceBoulogne-Billancourt, Francedevelopment covering 13 acres on Île Seguin
La Seine MusicaleSightBoulogne-Billancourt, Francehosts concerts and performances
Parc Gauthier MouginParkBoulogne-Billancourt, Franceplanned to feature more than 30 sculptures
GagosianGalleryParis, France

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National GeographicYesterday

Is This the Most Glamorous Way to Travel Through Italy?

→ Rome, Italy

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The GhanRestaurantAdelaide, Australiatrain journeys from Adelaide to Darwin
Rocky MountaineerPlaceVancouver, Canadatrain through western Canada's mountain scenery
Orient ExpressPlaceRome, Italyluxury sleeper train reborn many times since 1883
La Dolce Vita Orient ExpressPlaceRome, Italylaunched in 2025, mid-century Italian spin on sleeper train
Ostiense stationTrain stationRome, Italyboarding point for La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Tenuta Pian delle VigneSightMontalcino, Italyestate owned by Antinori winemaking family
Belmond Britannic ExplorerPlaceLondon, United Kingdomfirst luxury sleeper train in the UK, launched in 2025

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