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        <title><![CDATA[Brandon Presser - Travel Columnist]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[American Tourists Get Hip to Canada’s Charms]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Credit the surge of True North believers to everything from politics to Heated Rivalry. It’s also a cheap, easy trip.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[A No-Nonsense Guide to Tokyo’s Sushi Scene]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[How to take on the raw fish capital of the world, one bite at a time. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[It’s Time to Think About Travel as an Investment]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Three surprising destinations to consider for warm-weather getaways that double as paths to self-improvement]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:30:01 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Two Milan Insiders Share Itineraries for a Perfect Day in Town]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Whether you're in town to see athletes compete at the Winter Olympics or planning a summer stay, these expert tips cut through the facade of Italy’s fashion capital.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Washington, DC Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Do, See and Eat]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Politics, schmolitics. If you aren’t thinking about the capital of the United States as one of its most diverse and dynamic food cities — with unrivaled cultural draws — you’re totally missing the point.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:28 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Best Hotels in Milan for Any Trip and Budget]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about the Italian fashion capital’s high-end hospitality scene ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:30 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Luxury Hotels Need a Serious Course Correct in 2026]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[With diminished services and degradation in materials, here are the things you should look for in a hotel for when booking your next trip.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:19 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Seven Travel Tips to Elevate Your Vacations in 2026]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Of-the-moment hacks for finding the coolest neighborhoods and best restaurants in any city]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:05:08 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[What I Learned About Five-Star Service at the Harvard of Hospitality]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Today’s hospitality is all about experience and empathy, and the secret to stellar service might just be brewing at your local Starbucks.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-28/mastering-the-art-of-good-service-at-the-harvard-of-hospitality</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:00:36 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Business Traveler’s Guide to Tokyo]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[How to maximize your free time in Japan, whether it’s a matter of hours or a few extra days.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:30:10 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[It’s Time to Think of Las Vegas as a Luxury Good]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[When you run the numbers and take its offerings into account, Sin City is the best-value luxury destination in the US.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-08-30/las-vegas-is-the-best-value-luxury-vacation-you-can-have-in-the-us</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:30:19 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Do, See and Eat]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[This neon-lit desert oasis is so much more than slot machines, concert halls and convention centers. Here’s how to hit the jackpot in America’s most underrated tourism capital, from mind-bogglingly good dining to razzle-dazzling entertainment.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:15:19 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Milan Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Do, See and Eat]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Forget the Milan you know, the one dominated by the fashion hordes and global business set in gleaming towers. The Milan to love is the one you haven’t met—until now.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:27 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[You’re Doing Japan Wrong]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Our travel expert’s tips for Kyoto and beyond.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 11:30:10 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Best Hotels in Kyoto for Every Type of Traveler]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Most hotels in Japan’s cultural capital have a similarly local aesthetic, making them tricky to parse. Here’s a cheat sheet to the city’s top offerings. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-27/the-12-best-hotels-in-kyoto-and-how-to-choose-the-right-one-for-you</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Kyoto Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Do, See and Eat]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[With international travel to Japan at an all-time high, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of tourists. But the country’s culture capital is bursting with hidden culinary treasures and alluring artisanal experiences. Here’s how to find them.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 05:04:26 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Eat Well in Japan: The Strategies You Need for a Delicious Trip]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Your stress-free guide to picking the right restaurants, booking the toughest tables and bypassing the hourslong ramen lines. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 05:05:34 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Japan’s Best Countryside Hotels That Easily Slide Into Any Itinerary]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Travel to Japan is exploding. Here are five great hotels worth adding to your “Tokyo-Kyoto+1” itinerary.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:45:07 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Three São Paulo Insiders Share Itineraries for a Perfect Day in Town]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Whether you’re heading to Brazil for Carnaval or visiting on business, these expert tips cut to the heart of a sometimes-overwhelming city.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:15:17 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Two Bangkok Insiders Share Itineraries for a Perfect Day in Town]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ahead of its star turn in HBO’s the White Lotus, the Thai capital is bracing for a tourism rush. Here’s how to enjoy it like a local.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:10:42 GMT</pubDate>
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