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Heated Outdoor Pools With Exceptional Views Where You’ll Want to Soak Through Winter

Winter weather isn’t just for skiing or sledding—it can also be for taking long, relaxing soaks in steaming hot pools surrounded by snowy scenery.

December 19, 2023 03:35 PM

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Nicole Trilivas

Propeller plane by the shoreline of a beach

Where to Travel Next

13 Best Places to Visit in Florida on Your Next Trip

The Sunshine State has plenty to offer in addition to sand and surf.

October 24, 2023 02:49 PM

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Carrie Honaker

Weekend Getaways

A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island

Hop on a ferry and 20 minutes later, you’ve traded Seattle streets for the best of the Pacific Northwest island life.

September 28, 2023 08:53 PM

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Aislyn Greene

The marshlands of Little St. Simons Island

Islands

Discover Your Dream Trip in Georgia’s Delightful Barrier Island Destination

From hiking and golf to seafood and shopping, enjoy your own peaceful paradise with a visit to the Golden Isles.

Sponsored by the Golden Isles

Glass cabin in New Zealand with Milky Way Galaxy overhead at night.

Hotels

The 11 Best Airbnbs for Stargazing Come With Glass Roofs, Telescopes, and More

These vacation rentals provide more than just dark skies—some even have private observatories.

July 28, 2023 04:12 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is one of the most scenic Big Sur stops on California's Highway 1.

Weekend Getaways

10 Easy Weekend Getaways in California

Get outside the city—be it San Francisco, L.A., or San Diego—with one of these locals-approved weekend escapes.

July 03, 2023 09:00 AM

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Jessie Beck

The Best Stops for a Road Trip on the Pacific Coast Highway

Road Trips

16 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.

June 28, 2023 09:34 AM

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Sara Button

U.S. Beaches

The Best Places for Beach Camping in California

The Golden State boasts 840 miles of biodiverse coastline and an abundance of beachside campsites.

June 19, 2023 01:36 PM

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Jessie Beck

One&Only Palmilla has one of Cabo's rare swimmable beaches.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Resorts in Mexico

Whether you’re looking for an ocean escape, a jungle retreat, or a beach town, you’ll find it here in our expertly curated list of the 15 best Mexico retreats of 2023.

June 12, 2023 07:53 PM

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Mary Holland

Road Trips

10 Classic California Road Trips to Drive in Your Lifetime

The coastal Highway 1 route is, of course, on the list, along with many you may have never heard of.

April 21, 2023 08:42 PM

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Jessie Beck

History + Culture

How the Seychelles Is Preserving Its Cultural Legacy Through Dance

Recently recognized by UNESCO, the music and dances of moutya commemorate the Seychelles’ painful colonial past.

May 06, 2022 11:26 AM

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Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

Where to Travel Next

Witness Rocket Launches and Protected Wildlife on Florida’s East Coast

The skies above Florida’s Space Coast are busy, but there’s a lot happening on Earth here, too.

January 28, 2022 04:16 PM

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Terry Ward

Camping

The Best Beach Camping Spots in the U.S.

These waterfront camping sites offer unbeatable sunrise and sunset views. Here’s where you can pitch your tent or drive your camper van right onto the sand—or as close to it as you can get.

August 16, 2021 10:04 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Hotels

The Best Curaçao Hotels and Resorts for a Truly Local Stay

Boasting local art, ecofriendly initiatives, and even a museum dedicated to Curaçao’s complex history, these singular accommodations showcase an unexpected side of the island.

July 07, 2021 12:14 PM

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Laura Feinstein

Road Trips

An Outdoor Lover’s Road Trip on the Oregon Coast

From crabbing to kayaking and gem-hunting on the beach, Oregon’s stretch of 101 has nature, scenic beauty, and adventure in spades.

June 01, 2021 06:25 PM

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Ami Kealoha

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