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Go It Alone: Where to Hike, Meditate, and Breathe Among Trees This Year, All on Your Own

From practicing yoga in Sri Lanka to soaking in hot springs in Banff National Park, here’s where to treat your mind, body, and soul kindly.

July 22, 2026 01:46 PM

Aislyn Greene

The historic bathhouse at Dunton Hot Springs with a staircase over the bath, plants all around and a large window that opens to the outside

Hotels We Love

Arizona Desert Waters, Historic Virginia Baths, a Colorado Mining Town Spa—the Best U.S. Hot Springs Resorts

January 22, 2026 05:37 PM

Michelle Baran

Woman swimming in a sky-high pool, surrounded by snowy mountain landscape

Where to Travel Next

13 Toasty Outdoor Pools in Snowy Places

January 22, 2026 01:54 PM

Nicole Trilivas

Inglewood, California / USA - February 14, 2020: Randy's Donuts Bakery and drive-in, a landmark building and roadside attraction near LAX Los Angeles International Airport at Manchester and La Cienaga

Food + Drink

From Jollof Rice to Spicy Aguachile, These 7 Restaurants Offer Global Flavor Near L.A.’s World Cup Stadium

January 22, 2026 08:14 AM

Cathy Chaplin

Left: Peligoni - Olympians; right: Novak Djokovic - Amanpuri, Thailand, Tennis Courts

Health + Wellness

These Next-Gen Fitness Retreats Let You Train with Olympians, World Champions, and Tour de France Winners

January 22, 2026 06:30 AM

Camilla Hewitt

A person walking in a snow-filled West Village in New York City

January 21, 2026 05:48 PM

Bailey Berg

Yellow buildings with a green hilltop in the background

Where to Travel Next

12 Small Towns in Italy That Look Like Storybook Villages

January 21, 2026 01:45 PM

Laura Itzkowitz

Plantation tours across the United States are sharing the real story of American chattel slavery.

Summer 2024

Americans Should Be Visiting Plantations

September 09, 2024 11:08 AM

Latria Graham

Exterior shot of 'Villa Vie Odyssey' pictured from sea level between two snow-capped fjords

Cruise

On These ‘Forever’ Cruises, You Live Onboard and Sail the World for Years. Dream Come True or Nightmare?

September 07, 2024 10:59 AM

Jeri Clausing

U.S. Beaches

7 Gorgeous East Coast Beach Towns That Are Even Better in the Fall

September 06, 2024 05:53 PM

Chloe Arrojado

Mount Taranaki, a snow-capped solitary mountain peak in New Zealand, with a reflective lake in the foreground reflecting an upside down image of the peak with yellow-ish brush all around

September 06, 2024 03:17 PM

Bailey Berg

The Trevi Fountain in Rome with a souvenir vendor in the foreground and a smattering of tourists around the iconic fountain

Air Travel News

American Airlines Just Announced 5 New Routes to Some of Europe’s Most Sought-After Destinations

September 06, 2024 02:06 PM

Bailey Berg

A view of 7,103-foot Mount Monolith in the Ogilvie Mountain range on a helicopter flight over Tombstone Territorial Park.

Summer 2024

The Most Wintry Place in North America, and Why We Love It

September 06, 2024 12:11 PM

Debbie Olsen

A king bedroom in the Royal Suite at the Hotel D'Angleterre with an adjacent living room in the background and beige and white details throughout, including geometric hanging lights hovering near the bed

Stay Here Next

Copenhagen’s Oldest Hotel Just Got a Major Refresh—Here’s What It’s Like

September 05, 2024 08:11 PM

Michelle Baran

A Paralympic athlete in a wheelchair on a race track

September 05, 2024 12:09 PM

Maayan Ziv

Packing Tips + Gear

10 Travel-Ready Fanny Packs That Are Actually Stylish

September 05, 2024 11:11 AM

Courtney Holden

Ditch the car and see this year's fall foliage by rail.

Outdoor Adventure

Going Car-Free Is the Best Way to See Fall Foliage

September 04, 2024 06:45 PM

Miles Howard

Books

8 Great New Books for Fall That Might Inspire Your Next Travel Adventure

September 04, 2024 07:01 AM

Pat Tompkins

Unite Here hotel workers wearing red shirts and holding yellow "On Strike" signs picketing in Los Angeles

September 03, 2024 05:53 PM

Michelle Baran

A shrimp taco with pickled peaches and fried leeks from Alay Alay Taquera de Medio Oriente.

Summer 2024

A New Generation of Chefs is Revitalizing an Immigrant Cuisine in Mexico City

September 03, 2024 08:36 AM

Naomi Tomky

Pregnancy is a great time to travel. But being armed with good information makes the experience all the more impactful.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What You Should Know About Traveling While Pregnant

September 03, 2024 07:00 AM

Daliah Singer

A man reaches above the seats on an airplane, intent on pushing the flight attendant call button with his left index finger.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Flight Attendant Call Button Is Meant to Be Used. But When Is Appropriate?

September 02, 2024 07:00 PM

Bailey Berg

Yellow water taxis cruising and docked in Tampa Bay with a mix of buildings, palm trees, and umbrellas in the background including some skyscrapers

Cruise News

For the First Time, a Luxury Cruise Line Will Set Sail From This Lesser-Known Florida Port

August 31, 2024 11:37 AM

Susan B. Barnes

The two-story Grand Wintergarden suite on 'Seabourn Venture' with a seating area below and a loft above

Cruise

Are Luxury Cruises Really Worth It?

August 30, 2024 05:20 PM

Fran Golden

A Virgin Atlantic plane landing on an airfield surrounded by green and yellow grass with some homes and trees in the background

Air Travel News

Airlines Are Adding New “Green Fares” to Flights. Here’s What That Means for Ticket Prices

August 30, 2024 02:34 PM

Barbara Peterson

People walking out onto a viewing area atop dramatic cliff formations in Grand Canyon National Park with views of the striated canyon in the background

August 30, 2024 12:13 PM

Bailey Berg

Destination Spotlight

The Best Things to Do in Minnesota

August 30, 2024 11:27 AM

Cinnamon Janzer

Northern Lights in the starry night sky above the frozen forest.

Where to Travel Next

Lesser-Known Spots for Northern Lights and Innovative Hotels—Reasons to Visit Scandinavia Right Now

August 30, 2024 09:00 AM

Laura Hall

A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse with the sun still visible behind the moon in a darkened sky with trees down below

August 29, 2024 03:39 PM

Bailey Berg

Beautiful look down travel aerial photograph of the abandoned railroad bridge crossing the Ontonagon River and scenic Agate Falls waterfall below surrounded by forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.

Outdoor Adventure

Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle

August 29, 2024 03:21 PM

Jaclyn Trop

An American Bison roams the prairie at Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve near Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Outdoor Adventure

Here’s How to Experience North America’s Most Endangered (and Underrated) Ecosystem

August 29, 2024 03:00 PM

Nicholas DeRenzo

A cottage at Firefall Ranch in California with a large veranda featuring a rocking chair and a fireplace

Stay Here Next

There’s a New Luxury Lodge Near Yosemite National Park—Here’s What It’s Like

August 29, 2024 11:35 AM

Julia Cosgrove

Machu Picchu historic site in Peru with clouds and few travelers visible

Packing Tips + Gear

The Only Peru Packing List You’ll Ever Need

August 29, 2024 10:08 AM

Katherine LaGrave

View of the snow-topped Dolomites mountains in Italy with a road, snow-covered meadows, a mountain home, and pine trees in the foreground

August 28, 2024 06:01 PM

Erica Firpo

Where to Travel Next

Istanbul Is Brimming With Exciting New Restaurants, Hotels, and Museums

August 28, 2024 05:15 PM

Anya von Bremzen

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