Stephanie Strasnick
Travel
The 7 Best Cities to Spend an Extended Layover
If you don’t mind the wait, carriers are now offering visa-free entry into certain countries, luxury-hotel deals, and custom itineraries tailored to shorter trips
Art + Auctions
These Salvador Dali–Painted Tarot Cards Are as Spooky as You’d Imagine
The Spanish artist drew inspiration from such artists as Eugène Delacroix, Marcel Duchamp, and Vincenzo Camuccini in creating a stunning set of tarot cards
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One Artist Brings a Spectacular Full Moon Indoors
AD speaks to the U.K.-based visual artist Luke Jerram and hears about his traveling exhibition “Museum of the Moon”
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11 Luxury Hotels Where Famous Historical Events Took Place
These hotels are not only beautifully designed but their spaces are also rich in some of the most important history
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7 Museum Facts That Will Surprise You
From the Pope’s private library to a hidden underground bowling alley, AD rounds up the most intriguing museum secrets around the world
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8 Instagram-Worthy Museum Staircases Worth the Climb
From the Neue Galerie to the Rijksmuseum, these staircases will make you linger around the museum for reasons aside from the art on the walls
Architecture
10 of the Most Ancient Temples in the World (and What They Look Like Now)
Indulge your inner Indiana Jones
Art + Auctions
Barack Obama's Presidential Portrait by Kehinde Wiley Is Unveiled
First Lady Michelle Obama's portrait by Amy Sherald was also revealed before an eager room filled with journalists, politicians, and movie stars
Travel
7 Glass Mosaics Around the World That Take Design to New Heights (Literally)
From a mosque in Iran to the largest Tiffany glasswork in existence, AD rounds up the locales of the most beautiful mosaics
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8 Places to Visit in Europe if You Love Impressionist Art
Where to go if you're obsessed with the works of Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and other masters of the era
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20 Incredible Tree Houses You Can Spend the Night In
These luxurious abodes will place you in the very heart of nature
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Ultra Luxe Hotels with Over-the-Top Holiday Amenities
From in-room Christmas trees to holiday-themed roller skate night, these are the best hotels to get in the winter spirit
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You Can Sleep In Luxury Hotels—Where Stravinsky And Wagner Once Stayed
AD survey's the beautiful locales that housed, and perhaps inspired, the world's best musicians
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The Most Awarded Michelin-Starred Chef’s Manhattan Restaurant Is a Treat For Your Eyes
French chef Joël Robuchon doesn't just have one Michelin star, he has 31 and he's bringing his reputation to New York City with L’ATELIER
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Murder on the Orient Express Fans Will Love These 8 Getaways Connected to Agatha Christie
These hotels are luxe spaces with elegant and tantalizing Art Deco finishes
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11 Outdoor Ice Rinks at Luxury Hotels
With views of the Pacific Ocean or the Dolomite Mountains, these are not your typical skating rinks
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The World's Best Hotels For Stargazing
These luxurious and exotic hotels are the best places to be mesmerized by the universe and, more importantly, to wish upon a star
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9 Luxury Hotels With Sweeping Views of Iconic Architecture
The scenes outside of these windows promise to be so magnificent, you might never leave your hotel room
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Now You Can Sleep In One of These Beautifully Preserved Former Firehouses
From London to Detroit, these 19th century firehouses boast soaring ceilings, red-brick facades, open floor plans, and classic archways
Architecture
See How This Age Old Material Can Work for Any Architecture Style
Minimalist or modernist, it doesn’t matter when using this essential building material architect Alvar Aalto once said was “worth its weight in gold”