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Condé Nast TravelerSep 1, 2026

In Uzbekistan, a Prized Religious Artifact Sits at the Heart of a New Museum

The shimmering Quran Hall is the star attraction at the new Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent.

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Islamic Civilization CenterMuseumnew center, world's largest museum of Islamic civilization
Uthman QuranSightseventh-century manuscript written in Kufic lettering
Hazrati Imam ensembleSight25-acre architectural site with mosque and madrassa
Centre for Contemporary Arts TashkentArts centreforthcoming arts investment
National Museum of UzbekistanMuseumplanned by Tadao Ando

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 31

19 Cheap Places to Travel: Where Your Dollar Will Take You the Furthest Right Now

These are the countries where your dollar will take you the furthest.

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Kuressaare CastleMuseumSaaremaa, Estoniabasement dungeon known as 'the cellar of the immured knight'
Nunne Boutique HotelHotelTallinn, Estoniahomey stays lending prime access to the Old Town
Kakum National ParkTrailAccra, Ghanahike across catwalks perched 100 feet off the ground
Manhyia Palace MuseumMuseumKumasi, Ghanadisplays elaborate royal artifacts from the Ashanti kingdom
Makola MarketMarketAccra, Ghanajoyously chaotic market with vibrant local fabrics and spices
La Palm Royal Beach HotelHotelAccra, Ghanaboasts its own share of the coast
GustuRestaurantLa Paz, Boliviapioneering a locavore movement with local ingredients
AncestralRestaurantLa Paz, Boliviadishes cooked via wood smoke or hot coals
Baja Club HotelHotelLa Paz, Boliviaboutique with a chill pool terrace and swanky rooftop bar
Hyatt Regency TashkentHotelTashkent, Uzbekistannightly rates below $170
Pueblo LibreNeighborhoodLima, Peruneighborhood with the city's largest concentration of parks
Museo LarcoMuseumLima, Perupre-Columbian art
Antigua Taberna QueiroloBarLima, Peruknown for homestyle dishes like ají de gallina
El BolivarianoRestaurantLima, Perulocals go here to dance
Hotel BHotelLima, Peruknown for its rooftop bar, adding spa and rooms
Francis Ford Coppola's beach hideawaysHotelBelizethree secluded beach hideaways on secluded shores
Quartier Petit ChamplainNeighborhoodQuebec City, Canadaone of the oldest shopping corridors in the country
Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-CathedralSightQuebec City, Canadahistoric cathedral

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Lonely PlanetAug 6

15 things to know before visiting Uzbekistan

Plan your travels in Uzbekistan with these top tips on etiquette, health and safety, and food.

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AfrosiyobNeighborhoodTashkent, Uzbekistanhigh-speed train service between cities
Registan SquareSightSamarkand, Uzbekistanmagnificent blue-domed mosques
Ferghana ValleyNeighborhoodFerghana, Uzbekistanculturally rich
KarakalpakstanNeighborhoodNukus, Uzbekistansemi-autonomous region
Yandex GoPlaceTashkent, Uzbekistanapp for booking taxis
UzrailwayPlaceTashkent, Uzbekistanapp for booking train tickets

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National GeographicJul 31

The surprising detour of the Silk Road, the world’s original superhighway

Tourism is booming along the former trade routes of the ancient Uzbekistan. To understand its recent transformation, Gary Shteyngart took to the caravan trail.

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Silk RoadRestaurantThe country is leaning hard on this brand for tourism.
Elsewhere
Chorsu BazaarMarketTashkent, UzbekistanSoviet-era pavilion covers a site that's been a market for 2,000 years.
Uzbekistan AirwaysAirportTashkent, UzbekistanExperience Tashkent Airport, a world-class service icon and destination in itself.
AfrosiyobNeighborhoodTashkent, UzbekistanHigh-speed train named for an ancient settlement of Silk Road merchants.
RegistanSightSamarkand, UzbekistanFamed public square flanked by three ornate madrassas.
Gur-e-AmirSightSamarkand, UzbekistanA cascading complex of mausoleums where Ulugh Beg is buried.
Silk Road MuseumMuseumSamarkand, UzbekistanNew museum planned near Gur-e-Amir, showcasing finds and crafts.
Silk Road SamarkandAttractionSamarkand, UzbekistanA four-year-old resort development on the eastern edge of town.
Eternal CityAttractionSamarkand, UzbekistanReplica Silk Road oasis town with restaurants and boutiques.
HiltonHotelSamarkand, UzbekistanSkyscraper hotel part of the Eternal City development.
Silk Road WaterlandSightSamarkand, UzbekistanWater park with 18 waterslides, part of the Eternal City.
Ark of BukharaAttractionBukhara, UzbekistanThe Platonic ideal of a fortress, its interior a city-within-a-city.
Kalon MosquePlace of worshipBukhara, UzbekistanOne of Central Asia's largest mosques with an impressive minaret.
Eternal BukharaPlaceBukhara, UzbekistanTourism development with hotels, replica architecture, and cafes.

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 28

UNESCO Just Added 26 Sites to the World Heritage List for 2026—Including 1 in the US

We can’t wait to visit these lush wildlife reserves, dreamy seaside villages, and fairytale French castles.

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Okefenokee Wildlife RefugePublic artworkOkefenokee, United StatesVast and globally unique subtropical peatland.
Okefenokee AdventuresPlaceOkefenokee, United StatesOfficial tour provider for Okefenokee Park.
The Four SeasonsHotelTunis, TunisiaOffers guided tours with a guide in Tunis.
Carcassonne fortresses and castleSightCarcassonne, FranceSprawling fortresses and castle sitting high on a cliffside.
The works of architect Alvar AaltoSightHelsinki, Finland13 architectural works by Aalto and his studio in Finland.
Alvar Aalto FoundationPlaceHelsinki, FinlandOffers guided tours of Aalto's buildings in Helsinki.
Aqaba Marine ReserveSightAqaba, JordanNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jordan.
Wadi Wurayah biosphere reserveSightFujairah, United Arab EmiratesNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in the UAE.
Garamba National ParkSightFaradje, Democratic Republic of the CongoNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in DR Congo.
Boma-Badingilo migratory landscapeSightJuba, South SudanNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in South Sudan.
Mont Amel CastlesSightBatroun, LebanonNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lebanon.
Getbol tidal flatsSightIncheon, South KoreaNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Korea.
Western LimfjordSightThisted, DenmarkNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Denmark.
historic medinasNeighborhoodMoroni, ComorosNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Comoros.
Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry SitesSightJingdezhen, ChinaNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in China.
Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath, VaranasiSightVaranasi, IndiaNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in India.
Alamūt CastleAttractionQazvin, IranNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Iran.
Ancient Capitals of Asuka and FujiwaraSightAsuka, JapanNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan.
Rock Mosques of MangystauSightAktau, KazakhstanNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kazakhstan.
Cemetery Complexes of the Xiongnu NobilitySightUlaanbaatar, MongoliaNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mongolia.
Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan Buddhist TempleSightNakhon Si Thammarat, ThailandNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thailand.
Modernist Architecture of the capital of TashkentSightTashkent, UzbekistanNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan.
condominio-Style TheatersSightVenice, ItalyNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Italy.

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 20

The 20 Most Beautiful Towns in the World for Every Type of Traveler

From fourth-century temple ruins to UNESCO-listed neighborhoods, these quaint getaways prove that bigger isn’t always better.

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Luna Volcán, Adventure SPAHotelGöreme, TurkeyRomantic retreat perfect for couples or solo travelers
Lake BledSightBled, SloveniaPopular site with emerald waters and castle
Vila BledRestaurantBled, SloveniaLocated in former president Tito's old mansions
Islam Khodja complexSightKhiva, UzbekistanTurquoise dome in the old Itchan Kala fortress
Itchan KalaMuseumKhiva, UzbekistanOld fortress with mud-brick architecture
Penglipuran villageNeighborhoodPenglipuran, IndonesiaTraditional village showing ancient Balinese houses
Siwa OasisNeighborhoodSiwa, EgyptDesert oasis with ancient stone castle and fortress tower
ReiterlesmarktMarketRothenburg ob der Tauber, GermanyOne of the best Christmas markets in Germany
Romantik Hotel MarkusturmHotelRothenburg ob der Tauber, GermanyHotel with wood-paneled restaurant and antique-filled rooms
Mandawa KothiHotelMandawa, India

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The New York TimesJun 26

The Ancient Uzbeki City That’s New Again

Once a trade hub on the Silk Roads, Bukhara is now known for its medieval Islamic architecture — and increasingly as a place for contemporary art and culture.

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Poi KalonPlace of worshipmost photographed Islamic religious complex in Bukhara
Pavillon KalonCafénew concept store and cultural space
Abdulvakhid Bukhoriy KarimovPlaceceramics master known for historically significant glazes
Bukhara BiennialFestivalactivated historic sites, supported local artisans

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Condé Nast TravelerMar 4

The Best Places to Visit in June, From Route 66 to Uzbekistan

Kick off your summer with hot restaurants, new museums, and a whole lot of festivals.

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Route 66 Neon ParkMuseumLong-abandoned neon signs polished and collected
Indian Pueblo Cultural CenterMuseumOperated by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico
First Americans MuseumMuseumOpened in Oklahoma City in 2021
Arrive AlbuquerqueHotelElevated motel along Route 66
The National, Autograph CollectionHotelPolished, historic stay in Oklahoma City
The Barfield, Autograph CollectionHotelPosh-meets-Wild-West vibe in Amarillo
Texas Route 66 FestivalFestivalAmarillo’s 10-day-long festival in June
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art AwardsFestivalThe Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT), home of the Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait…
Route 66 Centennial National Kick-OffFestival
Tulsa’s Capital CruiseFestival
Wake HotelHotel
Khazrati Imam MosqueSight
Capital CruiseFestival

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