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Cider maker Eirik Nå Aga on his fjord-side estate near the village of Nå, in Norway’s Hardanger region.

Fall 2026

This Cider Trail in Norway Is the Best Kind of Fruit Loop

In remote orchards and Bergen bars, Norway’s centuries-old cider tradition—rooted in the southwestern region of Hardanger—makes for a one-of-a-kind tasting tour.

November 5, 2026 10:12 AM

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Liza Weisstuch

The swimming pool at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has views of the sea.

Hotels We Love

The 17 Dreamiest Hotels on the French Riviera

From a cliffside aerie to a hideout on the sand, France’s Mediterranean coastline is filled with outstanding luxury hotels—and these are the 17 best places to stay.

November 3, 2026 01:40 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

A yellow canoe in front of Spirit Island in early dawn light at Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park.

Outdoor Adventure

9 Things We Love About Alberta: Mountain Scenery, Modern Cuisine, and Herds of Bison

From cutting-edge restaurants to the dramatic Rockies, this Canadian province has something for every traveler.

October 30, 2026 04:22 PM

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Jennifer Malloy

Hiking + Cycling

8 Spooky Trails in the U.S. That Lead You to Tombstones, Haunted Tunnels, and Witch Trials

Embrace nature with no civilization and no phone signal—just you, those strange sounds in the woods, and maybe the spirits.

October 28, 2026 03:17 PM

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Bailey Berg

Left: Campervan heading into Dinosaur Provincial Park and Campground; right: An aerial view of a couple digging for fossils with a guide at Dinosaur Provincial Park in the Canadian Badlands

Natural Wonders

I’ve Gone Fossil Hunting Around the World, and This Is the Best Place to See Dinosaur Bones

Alberta’s Dinosaur Provincial Park offers a one-of-a-kind look into how the dinosaurs lived—and died.

October 22, 2026 01:16 PM

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Hillary Richard

Road Trips

Ever Wanted to Play The Oregon Trail in Real Life? Now You Can

How to turn the classic video game into the ultimate American road trip.

October 19, 2026 05:41 PM

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Kinsey Gidick

Where to Go in Fall

The Canadian Rockies Have a Fall Foliage Show All Their Own

Head to the mountains of Alberta for the larches, a unique conifer that turns yellow in autumn.

October 15, 2026 04:39 PM

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Hillary Richard

A bit of fog and some clouds hug the winding coast along California's Highway 1 in the Big Sur region

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The infinity edged pool at Tapasake at One&Only One Za'abeel in Dubai features uninterrupted views of the city's skyline.

Hotels We Love

I’ve Called Dubai Home for a Decade. These Are the 13 Hotels That Actually Capture It.

From landmark luxury resorts to intimate stays rooted in Emirati culture, these 13 standout hotels offer the best places to stay—and the strongest sense of Dubai.

September 23, 2026 09:34 AM

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Nicola Chilton

View of mountain town in Colorado with changing leaves

Outdoor Adventure

It’s Shoulder-Season Time in Colorado—Here Are the State’s 12 Best Destinations From Fall to Summer

The state’s spectacular mountains, cities, parks, and preserves await—whatever the season.

September 22, 2026 01:49 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Person walking through a Slot Canyon in Grand Staircase Escalante National Park, Utah

National Parks

9 Most Breathtaking Utah National Parks and Monuments

Where to go for gravity-defying rock formations, vast and colorful canyons, and surprising water features.

September 17, 2026 10:08 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Road Trips

17 Great Places to Stop Along California’s Pacific Coast Highway

Sunny days, sandy beaches, incredible surf—this part of California’s State Route 1 may be the best road trip out there.

September 16, 2026 10:02 AM

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Sara Button

A brown-hued Colorado River near Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the Grand Canyon

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