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9 Vineyard Airbnbs for Your Next Wine-Country Trip
Sip and stay in the lap of luxury
See the Crazy Expensive Caribbean Villas Included in the 2024 Oscar Gift Bags
A week stay can cost up to $140,000
Should We Stop Visiting Historic Sites?
Recent damage to the Great Wall of China and concerns over the Acropolis call the costs of tourism into question
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News
Inside One of the World’s Largest and Most Advanced Underground Cities
Archaeologists in Turkey discovered that the subterranean network covers far more ground than previously known
By Charlotte Collins
Travel
13 Hauntingly Beautiful Abandoned Palaces From Around the World
From Belgian castles to British estates, these decadent structures show how, even in decay, they still hold a certain allure
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By Elizabeth Stamp
Roman Empire on the Mind: 5 Buildings That Justify the Male Fixation With the Era
The civilization’s reign continues to this day, according to a new social media trend
By Katherine McLaughlin and Charlotte Collins
Travel
8 Time-Lapse Photos Show Cities Like You've Never Seen Them Before
A new book shows New York, Paris, and other cities in both daytime and nighttime, all within one photograph
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The World’s 11 Most Extravagant Elevators
Located on the side of a cliff, beneath the waves of the Baltic, or soaring above a city skyline, these are the elevators worth traveling to see (and ride)
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The 9 Most Stunning Landscapes in the World
Romantic, wild, and captivating, these colorful and surreal landscapes invite you to explore nine beautiful corners of the world
11 Best Hotels in Miami to Book Right Now
New or historic, these are the It properties along the city’s famed coastline
Fashion
4 Stunning Facts You Need to Know About NASA’s Artemis I Rocket
After years of planning, the space agency has designed its most powerful rocket yet
An Immersive Tribute to Hermès’s Craftsmanship Pops Up Stateside
Currently on view in Detroit, “Hermès in the Making” is set to travel to Austin later this year
The Inside Story Behind Dior’s Latest Runway Set Design
Artist Pietro Ruffo helped make the Cruise 2022 show in Athens a mesmerizing event
Porcelain-Inspired Fashion Is Having a Moment
Adidas, Tory Burch, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, and more are revitalizing the 2,000-year-old medium
Walking Tour
Architect Tours New Orleans’ Most Haunted Houses
Today AD joins architect Robert Cangelosi in New Orleans for a walking tour of the infamous French Quarter. Often regarded as the most haunted city in America, New Orleans has a deep history of ghosts, torture and…vampire nuns?! Join Robert for an in-depth look at the French Quarter and its history to find out how it became one of the spookiest spots in the world. Vampire Cafe on a Sunny Day | Lia Rainsford Director: Skylar "Edgar Allan Poe" Economy Director of Photography: Alejandro "In the Shadows" Moreno Editor: Alex "Ghoulish" Mechanik Host: Robby "Omniscient" Cangelosi Senior Producer: Vara "It's Alive, It's Aliiive!" Reese Line Producer: Joseph "For the last time, I'm not related to Steve!" Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon "Here's Johnny!" Fuhr Production Manager: Melissa "Goosebumps" Heber Production Coordinator: Fernando "Psycho" Davila Casting Producer: Nick "Fava Beans" Sawyer Audio Engineer: Lee "Huey Lewis and the News" Garcia Production Assistant: Ashley "Pennywise" Bush Post Production Supervisor: Andrew "6 feet under" Montague Post Production Coordinator: Holly "The last Irish Vampire" Frew Supervising Editor: Christina "Nooo! Don't go down there" Mankellow Additional Editor: William "All work and no play..." Long Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds, "The Demon Barber of NYC" Colorist: Oliver "Can I have some more, please" Eid Special Thanks: Chris "Mother told me to do it" Conti Keleigh "Wednesday Adams" Nealon Monica "The Friendly Ghost" MulhallHow The Upper West Side Revolutionized NYC Apartments
Today AD joins architect Nick Potts in New York City for a walking tour of the Upper West Side. At the turn of the century, apartment hotels such as The Dakota and The San Remo started populating the Upper West Side. Servants' quarters, elevators, and the realization of views were making apartment living more appealing to the upper middle classes and increasing the value of the top floors. Join Nick for an in-depth look at how the Upper West Side revolutionized apartment living and became the birthplace of the penthouse in Manhattan. Director: Hiatt Woods Director of Photography: Eric Brouse Editor: Tristen Rogers Host: Nick Potts Producer: Skylar Economy; Vara Reese Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon Fuhr Production Manager: Melissa Heber Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Audio Engineer: Brett Van Deusen Production Assistant: Noah Bierbrier; Ryan Coppola Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow Assistant Editor: Courtney Karwal Colorist: Oliver EidHow Walt Disney Concert Hall Was Designed To Be Pitch Perfect
Today AD welcomes back architect Valery Augustin to tour Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles. Designed in 1987 by Frank Gehry, music runs through the veins of this building. A unique steel exterior houses an acoustically perfect auditorium designed by Yasuhisa Toyota and is home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Join Valery as he takes an in-depth look at how the concert hall pioneered new design techniques and became a true gift to the people of Los Angeles.Why The World’s Tallest Apartment Buildings Are On The Same Street
Today architect Nick Potts joins AD in New York City for an in-depth walking tour of Billionaires’ Row in Midtown Manhattan. West 57th Street has been attracting Manhattan’s wealthiest residents for centuries–a former amalgamation of brownstone and gothic mansions in the 1800s, the street has evolved into a hotspot for supertall luxury skyscrapers boasting the three tallest residential buildings in the world. Join Nick as he deep-dives into the area’s rich history and explains why Billionaires’ Row could only be built on 57th Street.Architect Explores Downtown Los Angeles’s Diverse Architecture & History
Today AD welcomes back architect Valery Augustin for a walking tour of Downtown Los Angeles, exploring its diverse architectural design. From Spanish Colonial and 1930s art deco to postmodern deconstructivism, Downtown Los Angeles has become a playground for design, boasting a wide variety of architectural styles spanning centuries–discover the history of this diverse district through Valéry Augustin’s expert eye.Architect Walks SoHo NYC, Exploring Its Distinctive Style
Architect Nicholas Potts returns for another history-revealing walking tour, this time exploring the ever-evolving look of SoHo in New York City.Architect Explores Wall Street's Details & History
Today AD returns to New York City for a deep-dive walking tour of Wall Street in Downtown Manhattan with architect Nicholas Potts.Architect Explores Chicago's River North Neighborhood
Architect Lynda Dossey returns to the streets of Chicago for another walking tour, this time highlighting the hidden details to be found in the stylish River North neighborhood.Rockefeller Center, Explored & Explained
Today on AD, architect Adam Rolston takes us on an insightful walking tour of Rockefeller Center, exploring the history and details of New York City's most famous holiday season destination.Architect Explores Chicago's Hidden Architecture & History
Today on AD Architect Lynda Dossey leads us on a walking tour of Chicago, highlighting the captivating details found in its storied architecture.
Art+Auctions
Lost Art Deco Treasures From the Empire State Building Rediscovered
Winold Reiss’s murals were presumed destroyed when the building was redone in the 1960s
Princess Diana’s Personally Designed Jewelry Is Heading to Auction
The People’s Princess wore the gems out during one of her last public appearances
A Jackson Pollock Painting Worth $54 Million Was Just Discovered in a Police Raid
The artwork represents a previously unknown addition to the small body of work Pollock left behind following his death in 1956
11 Rare Artworks Were Stolen From a Historic Palace
The robbery happened just two weeks after the institution increased security following a previous break-in attempt
Travel
Tour the World’s 15 Most Opulent Palaces
From Germany to India, these majestic properties haven’t sacrificed an ounce of splendor
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Banana Republic Expands BR Home With a Massive Collection of Furniture, Lighting, and Decor
The San Francisco–based retailer is staking its interiors claim
Inside the World’s 5 Smallest Hotel Rooms
From repurposed sewer pipes to pod rooms, these accommodations prove style comes in many different sizes
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The World’s 11 Most Beautiful Sea Pools
From Mexico to France, these sea pools are stunning both for their engineering feats as well as their elegant designs
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Travel
The 21 Best Places in North America to See Fall Leaves
With the crisp air of fall upon us, now is the best time to begin mapping the year’s best road trips
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Road Trip
13 Best Berkshires Hotels and Homes To Book For A Weekend Away
Meet your new go-to escape from the city
Kelly Wearstler’s New Collection With Serax Is What Tabletop Dreams Are Made Of
Fit for hospitality and residential settings, this versatile lineup by the AD100 Hall of Famer leaves no diner behind
The World’s 13 Most Beautiful Villages You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
From an English hamlet seemingly plucked from a fairy tale to a color-packed town in Colombia, these under-the-radar spots allow you to enjoy the quaint atmosphere without the crowds
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Travel
9 Best Hotels in Vegas for Design-Savvy Travelers
Where other than Sin City can you be in Paris, New York, Italy, and Las Vegas all at once?
Motoring
A Stately Mercedes-Benz Wins the Prestigious 2023 Best of Show at Pebble Beach
The 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, which only has 13,000 miles on it, was just awarded America’s most renowned vintage automobile prize