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Where to Stay on the Left Bank and an Exquisite Ryokan in Japan
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Where to Stay on the Left Bank and an Exquisite Ryokan in Japan

Plus, Italy, Boston, and a few stops out west. These are the hotels our editors loved this month.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Laura Smith, Hailey Andresen, Alex Frank, Lisa Lok, and Elissa Polls; Illustration by Jess Rotter
In London, Where to Find the World
Guides

In London, Where to Find the World

A lifelong resident provides a guide to the best places to experience London’s cultural diversity.

Words by Tharik Hussain
The American West Is Wide Open
Destinations

The American West Is Wide Open

A road trip through Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana reveals the astounding majesty of the region.

Words by Alex Frank, Photography by Bryan Derballa
A Night in Paris
Stays

A Night in Paris

The city’s finest hotels place guests in conversation with creative masters who inspired or designed characterful, one-of-a-kind suites.

Words and Photography by Skye Parrott
A Sight to Behold in Big Sur
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A Sight to Behold in Big Sur

Post Ranch Inn sits among the country’s most otherworldly views, but it never loses its human touch.

Words by Elissa Polls, Illustration by Victoria Black
A Food Lover’s Guide to Florence
Guides

A Food Lover’s Guide to Florence

Longtime Tuscan resident and cookbook author Emiko Davies shares her favorite culinary stops in the storied city.

Words by Emiko Davies
A Return to Greece
Destinations

A Return to Greece

Chef Mina Stone revisits her family home in Piraeus and proves that the port city is much more than a place to pass through.

Words by Mina Stone, Photography by Flora Hanitijo
A True Taste of Valencia
Destinations

A True Taste of Valencia

In town for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards, our editor dines her way through the briny soul of this coastal Spanish city.

Words by Sophie Mancini, Illustration by Hisham Akira Bharoocha
The Heart of Paris
Destinations

The Heart of Paris

Visual artist Annabelle d’Huart and skateboarder-videographer Kaissan Ibrahima reflect on the beauty and complexity that define the city of light.

As Told To Alex Frank, Photography by Max Farago, Styling by Hannes Hetta
Around the World in 24 Days
A PAID MOMENT WITH TCS WORLD TRAVEL
Departures Studio84 created this story in collaboration with TCS WORLD TRAVEL. Departures’ editorial contributors were not involved in its creation.

Around the World in 24 Days

Ten destinations. Fourteen UNESCO World Heritage sites. A private jet. And a dedicated crew. Meet the round-the-world trip of the future from TCS World Travel.

words by Departures Studio84
Cars, Caviar, and Camaraderie on the California Coast
Destinations

Cars, Caviar, and Camaraderie on the California Coast

After the ceremonial firing of the potato cannon, Monterey Car Week offers a glimpse of the rarest and most anticipated vehicles — and experiences to match.

Words by John Chuldenko, Illustration by Nishi Patel
Mexico City’s Most Striking Boutique Hotels
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Mexico City’s Most Striking Boutique Hotels

From elegant private residences in Roma Norte to swanky spots in Polanco, these are the sweetest stays in the Mexican capital.

Words by Michaela Trimble

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