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ASBURY PARK, N.J. -- Philly has a lot of nearby options for people looking for an LGBTQ-friendly getaway — Cape May, New Hope, Lambertville. But don’t sleep on the northern beach destination of Asbury Park. This Jersey Shore town has been drawing queer visitors for decades thanks to its beach, its bars, and its deep LGBTQ history. Sitting pretty between New York and Philadelphia, Asbury Park ...

There's something ironic about the classic city trip. You plan to have an experience, and you come home needing to recover from it. The noise, the pace, the stimulation — it adds up. But a growing number of travelers are pushing back against that idea, and the hospitality world is listening. Across major global cities, a new kind of urban escape is emerging. And it does not ask you to leave ...

The trend underscores a growing divide in what had been a resilient post-pandemic travel rebound, another example of a so-called K-shaped economy.

CANNES, France — "The White Lotus" is jetting off to Cannes for season four, once again putting the spotlight on the ultra-wealthy. While the show – which follows the exploits of the guests and staff at a fictional luxury global resort hotel chain – involves some pretty unpleasant characters, it’s hard to fault the glitzy Cannes location. Filming for the hit HBO anthology series is underway at ...

Christmas decorations were still brightening the Place Vendome in January as I went shirt shopping at Charvet, the premium men’s furnishings company located just north of the square. The last white blankets from a once-in-a-decade snowfall were receding, allowing the Paris that the world loves to reassert itself. With my Charvet shirt in one of the house’s distinctively vigorous stripes, I ...

For those who are getting back more of a tax refund this year than anticipated, it might be nice to celebrate the occasion with a last-minute vacation. While some destinations may require more advance planning to nab good reservations, there are many other options available where last-minute bookings may even prove more affordable. The key here is flexibility —on destination, dates, and vibe. ...

ROVING BETWEEN WALLA WALLA AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES, Wash. — Sometimes you go to a new city for the food, culture, nightlife and concerts. Other times, the quiet draws you to a remote location with nothing but your thoughts. I’ll propose a third option for your next Washington getaway: the charming small town. Way out in Eastern Washington, roughly four and a half hours from Seattle by car, ...