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The Matador team has traveled to every continent. These are 20 of the places that we've gone that have changed us for the better.

T hree factors play into making a boutique hotel, a good boutique hotel. The first is location. Is the hotel near what you plan to do while staying there? The second is dining and drinks. Third, but perhaps most important, is authenticity. Travelers booking boutique do so because they don’t want the cookie cutter experience of a major chain. Hotel Maverick, in Grand Junction, Colorado, excels at all three – effectively making it an anti-chain masterpiece in Colorado’s most underrated city.

Unearthing the past isn't reserved to professional archeologists. In 2025, you can take part in a archeological dig, too.

C ancún is an undeniably popular tourist destination. In 2022, the region hosted nearly 10 million visitors. With seemingly endless beaches and clear waters, it’s not surprising to see so many travelers making their way to this area.

Two lunar eclipses, a peak northern lights cycle, planet alignments, and more: the best night sky events in 2025, plus where to go to see them

By the end of 2025, 200 of United Airlines' regional planes will have free Starlink-enabled Wi-FI for all MileagePlus customers.

If you only have one day in Genoa, use this walking guide to see all of the highlights of the city, with enough time for a pesto lunch.

I hear the word “sustainable” thrown around constantly, especially in the travel industry. Companies tout their sustainability to attract eco-conscious customers without explaining how they achieve their green statuses. Enter Hotel Marcel.

G etting to the airport without having to pay for parking or an overpriced ride-share is an inspiring way to start a travel day. Even despite its often lackluster public transit, North American cities – including many in the United States – actually have incredibly convenient trains and buses to their international airports. Ray Delahanty, on his YouTube channel City Nerd, broke down the best and worst airports based on transit access across the continent.

We found similar versions of popular luggage for at least half the cost, including Monos, Steamline, and Away luggage dupes.