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A Hiker Slid 200 Feet down a Colorado Mountainside—and Survived
A hiker survived a 200-foot fall on Colorado's Buckskin Pass. Bystanders and Mountain Rescue Aspen responders executed a rapid wilderness save.
OutsideMay 30
Mountain Towns With Cabins You Can Actually Afford to Buy in 2026
You do not need millions to own a property near the trails. These five up-and-coming mountain towns offer scenic views and homes well below the national average.
Condé Nast TravelerJan 10
Your 2026 Sports Travel Bucket List, From Milan to Mexico
From Wimbledon to the Melbourne Cup, here’s your month-by-month guide to the year’s must-see sporting events around the globe.
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- X GamesFestivalHosts skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobile athletes.
- Elsewhere
- Six Nations RugbyFestivalLondon, United KingdomEurope's premier rugby tournament uniting six storied nations.
- Australian OpenFestivalMelbourne, AustraliaKicks off the year's tennis calendar with sun-splashed courts.
- Hard Rock StadiumSightMiami Gardens, United StatesHosts the coronation game of the college football season.
- Australian Grand PrixFestivalMelbourne, AustraliaFormula 1 season opener with high-speed drama.
- Final FourFestivalIndianapolis, United StatesCulmination of March Madness, college basketball.
- Masters TournamentFestivalAugusta, United StatesElegant rite of spring marked by meticulous course conditions.
- Boston MarathonFestivalBoston, United StatesWorld's oldest annual marathon embodying perseverance and heart.
- Kentucky DerbyFestivalLouisville, United StatesMost recognizable event in American horse racing.
- Champions League FinalFestivalBudapest, HungaryCulminating match of European club football.
- French OpenFestivalParis, FranceOnly Grand Slam played on clay courts.
- 2026 FIFA World CupFestivalMexico City, MexicoFirst edition to feature 48 teams across three countries.
- NBA FinalsFestivalNew York, United StatesDetermines the league champion through a best-of-seven series.
- US OpenFestivalSouthampton, United StatesOne of golf’s four major championships.
- WimbledonFestivalLondon, United KingdomOldest tennis tournament in the world defined by traditions.
- British Grand PrixFestivalSilverstone, United KingdomOne of Formula 1’s longest-running races.
- PalioFestivalSiena, ItalyHistoric horse race contested between Siena’s districts.
- WNBA All-Star WeekendFestivalChicago, United StatesHighlights the league’s top players and women's basketball growth.
- Commonwealth GamesFestivalGlasgow, United KingdomEvent structured around shared histories, bringing athletes together.
- 2026 Winter OlympicsFestivalMilan, ItalyAlpine, skating, and ice competitions set against Dolomites.
- Super Bowl LXFestivalSanta Clara, United StatesAmerica's unofficial national holiday, sport and cultural showcase.
- T20 World CupFestivalMumbai, IndiaCricket's fastest format with explosive batting and stadiums.
- Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter GamesFestivalMilan, ItalyShowcases athletes competing in six para-sports.
- Tour de FranceFestivalParis, FranceSpans 21 stages across varied terrain.
Condé Nast TravelerDec 7, 2025
Expect to See These Hotels All Over Your Feed in 2026
From Venice to Kyoto and Costa Rica, it's going to be an unforgettable year for newcomers and familiar faces alike.
21 hotels in this story
- White ElephantHotelThird outpost with 54 rooms and mountain views
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- The CooperHotelCharleston, United StatesWaterfront location overlooking Charleston Harbor
- The Knox Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts CollectionHotelDallas, United StatesAnchors the magnetic Knox Street neighborhood
- The Selvedge, a SingleThread InnHotelHealdsburg, United StatesRestored 1895 River Belle Inn on Russian River banks
- The Huntington HotelHotelSan Francisco, United StatesGrande dame of Nob Hill, renovated by Ken Fulk
- The Vineta, Oetker HotelsHotelPalm Beach, United StatesHistoric building on Cocoanut Row, recently renovated
- 1 Hotel AustinHotelAustin, United StatesNature-driven approach on banks of Waller Creek
- AmanvariHotelCosta Palmas, MexicoUltra-luxe serenity within Costa Palmas community
- Siari, a Ritz-Carlton ReserveHotelNayarit, MexicoEstate on 920 acres along Mexico's Pacific coast
- JW Marriott Costa ElenaHotelGuanacaste, Costa RicaChic new all-inclusive property with 415 rooms
- Four Seasons Hotel and Residences CartagenaHotelCartagena, ColombiaSpans heritage buildings in vibrant Getsemaní
- Explora El CalafateHotelEl Calafate, ArgentinaLuxury lodge near Lake Argentino with glacier views
- Inkaterra Cabo BlancoHotelPiura, PeruEco-tourism destination on Peru's northern coastline
- Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty ArchHotelLondon, United KingdomOccupies a Grade-I listed monument near Trafalgar Square
- Cambridge House, Auberge CollectionHotelLondon, United KingdomGeorgian mansion on Piccadilly, balancing heritage and polish
- The NewmanHotelLondon, United KingdomBoutique hotel in Fitzrovia with Art Deco design
- HopeHotelScottish Highlands, United KingdomRetreat on vast Sutherland estate, part of rewilding project
- Mercer MadridHotelMadrid, SpainLandmarked building, former HQ of Sociedad General Azucarera
- Vestige Can JordiHotelFormentera, SpainLocated on Cala Saona, one of the island's best beaches
- Zannier BendorHotelÎle de Bendor, FranceReimagined Provençal village on a private island
- Airelles Palladio VeneziaHotelVenice, ItalyOccupies three historic buildings on Giudecca