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See. Globe Museum Discover over 220 rare and antique spheres, chronicling humanity's view of Earth and heavens. Austrian National Library A grand institution on Josefsplatz, often with a line to get in. Palais Mollard The 17th-Century home of the Globe Museum, a hidden gem.

Eat. Boca Enjoy communal Mediterranean dishes from chef Lauryn Therin. Café Sacher Taste the 'original Sachertorte' at this historic cafe within Hotel Sacher.

Stay. The Companion A revitalized historic Wilhelminian building on Mariahilfer Strasse with contemporary design.

BBC TravelAug 29, 2026

The museum charting how humans understand the world

Beautiful, surreal and eerily empty, Vienna's Globe Museum the only public museum on Earth dedicated to globes, and it – quite literally – tells the story of our world.

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Lonely PlanetAug 28

The Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Get planning your festive season with this guide to this year

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MonocleAug 19

Great escapes: Four new hotels worth knowing in Chianti, Vienna, Fort Lauderdale and Rome

Check in to these hotels after a day of strolling through the sloping vineyards of Chianti, wandering the historic streets of Rome or kicking back in Florida’s Fort Lauderdale.

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  • The CompanionHotelThe Companion: Boutique and design hotel in Vienna near Westbahnhof, featuring Restaurant Boca, Bar Calypso, and…
  • BocaRestaurantCommunal Mediterranean dishes
  • Elsewhere
  • La DarbiaHotelChiant, Italy11th-century hamlet with regional materials
  • PerroquetHotelFort Lauderdale, United StatesPolished retreat in a 1950s motel
  • Bonnet House Museum and GardensParkFort Lauderdale, United States14-hectare museum and gardens
  • NSU Art MuseumMuseumFort Lauderdale, United StatesArt museum
  • AmanitaPlaceRome, ItalyItalian contemporary art gallery outpost
  • Cantina PipistrelloRestaurantRome, ItalyIntimate wine-tasting space
  • Drink KongCaféRome, ItalyRome's hottest cocktail bar
  • Le Tre SartePlaceRome, ItalyBoutique selling matchy-matchy outfits
  • RetrobottegaRestaurantRome, ItalyRooftop venue for innovative cuisine
  • Teatro della CometaTheatreRome, ItalyVintage theatre relaunched as a cultural home
  • Casa JK PlaceHotelRome, Italy
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 17

Conan O'Brien on Taking His Travel Show to Mumbai, Manila, and Beyond

Conan O'Brien Must Go returns for its third season on August 21.

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National GeographicJul 30

These grand hotels have legendary cellars—and centuries of history

Underneath these world-class stays, the past lives on with rare spirits and vintages, hidden walls, and secret passages that survived wars and even volcanic eruptions.

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  • Hôtel de ParisHotelMonte Carlo, MonacoMonaco's largest hotel wine cellars span 16,000 square feet.
  • The StaffordHotelLondon, United KingdomCellar dates to 17th century, once connected to St. James' Palace.
  • Four Seasons Hotel George VHotelParis, FranceFamed cellar founded with the hotel in 1928, carved into rock.
  • Le CinqRestaurantParis, FranceOne of three Michelin-starred restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel George V.
  • L'OrangerieRestaurantParis, FranceOne of two Michelin-starred restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel George V.
  • Le GeorgeRestaurantParis, FranceA Michelin-starred restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel George V.
  • Il Borro ToscanaHotelSan Giustino Valdarno, ItalyLuxury resort rests atop a medieval estate and village.
  • The Apartment at Tour d’ArgentHotelParis, FranceOne-bedroom micro-hotel overlooking the Seine and Paris skyline.
  • Tour d'ArgentRestaurantParis, FranceOne of the world's most historical restaurants, opened in 1582.
  • The Retreat at Blue LagoonHotelReykjanes Peninsula, IcelandGeothermal cellar set in a lava cave formed by a volcano.
  • Moss restaurantRestaurantReykjanes Peninsula, IcelandMichelin-starred restaurant at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon.
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Condé Nast TravelerJan 22

The Most Romantic Hotels in the Entire World

Whether you're looking for adventure, white-sand beaches, or fine dining, here’s where to stay for the ultimate romantic getaway.

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  • Hotel MottoHotelIntimate hotel with 1920s Paris design flair.
  • Chez BernardRestaurantTop-floor bar with greenery for cocktails and classics.
  • Elsewhere
  • Gritti PalaceHotelVenice, ItalyGrande dame of Venetian hospitality with canal views.
  • Hotel BalzacHotelParis, FranceModernist boutique with black marble and checkerboard tile.
  • KatikiesHotelSantorini, GreeceStunning views of the caldera and chic minimal design.
  • ChromataHotelSantorini, GreeceOffers private infinity pools.
  • ChromaRestaurantSantorini, GreeceCandlelit dining with local Santorini wine.
  • AnthósRestaurantSantorini, GreeceServes langoustine tartare and sea bass.
  • Grand Park RovinjHotelRovinj, CroatiaPerched above the Adriatic with views of Old Town.
  • OlivieraRestaurantCosta Navarino, GreeceTerrace offers milk cake and pistachio-studded yogurt.
  • TahirRestaurantCosta Navarino, GreeceServes wood-fired pizza and baba ghanoush.
  • Mandarin Oriental, Costa NavarinoHotelCosta Navarino, GreeceSuites and villas offer privacy and quiet luxury.
  • La ResidenciaHotelDeià, SpainRomantic retreat in Serra de Tramuntana foothills.
  • El OlivoRestaurantDeià, SpainOffers Mallorcan flavors for candlelit dinners.
  • Villa IgieaHotelPalermo, ItalyMasterclass in sophisticated elegance with outdoor terrace.
  • Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection ResortHotelMykonos, GreeceResort with private beach on Ornos Bay.
  • Grand Hotel TremezzoHotelTremezzo, ItalyArt Nouveau retreat on Lake Como with floating pool.
  • La TerrazzaRestaurantTremezzo, ItalyDine on handmade pastas with shaved truffles.
  • TBarRestaurantTremezzo, ItalyTerrace for digestifs with a view.
  • ForestisHotelBressanone, ItalySpa retreat with minimal, nature-driven design.
  • Domaine des EtangsHotelMassignac, France13th-century château overlooking a serene lake.
  • Splendido, A Belmond HotelHotelPortofino, ItalyTimeless retreat above Portofino's glittering bay.
  • Six Senses Douro ValleyHotelLamego, PortugalWellness and wine amid vineyards.
  • Deplar FarmHotelHofsós, IcelandFormer farm on Troll Peninsula for quiet contemplation.
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 27, 2025

7 Vienna Airbnbs We're Bookmarking for Future Visits

From vintage furniture to a courtyard terrace, there's a lot to look forward to at these rentals.

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  • NeubauNeighborhoodVienna's creative quarter
  • BeethovenRestaurantWir verwöhnen Sie mit Wiener Küche, ungarische Schmankerln, und Saisonspezialitäten.
  • OttakringNeighborhoodrustic home in this area
  • DanubeSightminimal apartment off this river
  • LeopoldstadtNeighborhoodclassic stay in this area
  • MozartSight
  • AirbnbHotel
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National GeographicMay 2, 2023

Cafe culture: celebrating 20 of Europe's greatest cafes

Cafes are part of the fabric of European culture. For centuries they’ve been where political rebellions have started, and where writers, artists and other great thinkers have exchanged ideas. The ...

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  • Café SacherCaféFamous for its original Sachertorte chocolate cake.
  • Café CentralCaféViennese landmark frequented by intellectuals.
  • Elsewhere
  • Schwarzes CaféPubBerlin, GermanyOpen 24 hours, popular for breakfasts.
  • Café de la PaixRestaurantParis, FranceHistoric site with gold columns and frescoes.
  • Sally Lunn'sRestaurantBath, United KingdomServes Bath buns in one of the oldest houses.
  • Pastéis de BelémRestaurantLisbon, PortugalSells 20,000 pastéis de nata daily.
  • Bewley's Grafton StreetCaféDublin, IrelandShop Bewley's tea & coffee online and enjoy sustainable Fairtrade products roasted locally in Ireland.
  • Antico Caffe GrecoRestaurantRome, ItalyRome's oldest coffee shop, decorated with paintings.
  • Caffè FlorianCaféVenice, ItalyWorld's oldest operating coffee house.
  • Cafe PushkinRestaurantMoscow, RussiaRestaurant with 19th-century Russian aristocrat's home decor.
  • Grand CafeRestaurantOslo, NorwayMural depicts Munch and Ibsen.
  • Mackintosh at The WillowCaféGlasgow, United KingdomOnly remaining tea room by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
  • Kavarna SlaviaCaféPrague, CzechiaOffers views of Prague Castle and Charles Bridge.
  • Cafe GijónCaféMadrid, SpainMeeting point for writers and artists.
  • Café AméricainCaféAmsterdam, The NetherlandsClassic art deco interiors with Tiffany lamps.
  • Café GerbeaudCaféBudapest, HungaryOne of Budapest's best patisseries.
  • Cafe MajesticRestaurantPorto, PortugalCurving marble facade with cherub sculptures.
  • Cafe ProcopeRestaurantParis, FranceCredited with popularising cafe culture in France.
  • New York CafeCaféBudapest, HungaryOpulent space restored with gold leaf and murals.
  • Conditori La GlaceBakeryCopenhagen, DenmarkOldest pastry shop in Copenhagen.
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