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The Wallowa Mountains are one of many natural spaces you can explore on these hikes.

Outdoor Adventure

7 Beautiful Multi-Day Hikes in the United States to Lodges With Beds and Cooked Meals

Experience national parks and renowned trails without worrying about accommodations.

June 24, 2026 05:47 PM

Alisha McDarris

A couple cools down at the beach in Vallauris, France after sunset.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Amid Europe’s Record-Breaking Heat Wave, Here’s What Travelers Should Never Do When Temperatures Hit Extremes

June 24, 2026 02:28 PM

Terry Ward

Alaska, Denali National Park - Camp Denali Lodge

National Parks

This Is the Last Summer You Can Visit Denali National Park With Hardly Anyone Around

June 24, 2026 12:23 PM

Alex Pulaski

Hotels We Love

The Best Luxury Hotels in Manhattan for Every Kind of New York Trip

June 23, 2026 06:41 PM

Heidi Mitchell

Air Travel News

Amid Global Uncertainty, One Major International Airline Is Now Offering Conflict-Covering Travel Insurance

June 23, 2026 06:34 PM

Bailey Berg

Join Mount Vernon for an evening of family-friendly fun and fireworks choreographed to holiday music. Take a stroll through the estate while being serenaded by local choirs, visit with re-enactors from the First Virginia Regiment in winter encampment and learn 18th-century dance moves from the costumed guides in the Greenhouse.

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America 250

Tall Ships, Immigrant Stories, and an Epic Cookout: America 250 Celebrations in the South

June 23, 2026 07:26 AM

Ashlea Halpern

U.S. Beaches

You’ll Find Seafood Shacks, Surf Spots, and Scenic Hikes in These Charming U.S. Beach Towns

June 22, 2026 01:33 PM

Lucy Kehoe

Visitors at the poppy fields near the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve in Lancaster, Calif., Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Where to Go in Spring

These California Destinations Could Have a Superbloom This Year, Plus Where to Find Wildflowers in the State

January 29, 2026 01:46 PM

Deb Hopewell

January 29, 2026 01:37 PM

Juliana Shallcross

A tent bathroom at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, in Punta Mita, Mexico, with large soaking tub and views of the Pacific Ocean

Hotels

To Understand Hotel Luxury, Look at the Bathroom

January 29, 2026 11:48 AM

Mark Ellwood

Socotra, Yemen - January 19, 2025: Discovering Socotra Islands breathtaking landscapes and coastlines on an adventure

Longreads

Can the “Galápagos of the Arabian Sea” Survive Its Popularity?

January 29, 2026 11:10 AM

Rachel Nuwer

Aerial photo of Buckhead neighborhood at Sunset (L); Pastries at Little Tart Bakeshop (R)

4 Days In

Whiskey Slushies, Green Eggs, and Georgia Shrimp: 4 Days Eating Your Way Through Atlanta

January 29, 2026 10:47 AM

Lia Picard

Bird's-eye view looking straight down upon boats in the water in Dubrovnik with ancient stone buildings and structures in view

January 28, 2026 06:18 PM

Terry Ward

An illuminated black sign at the airport with most yellow letters reads "Real ID Are You Ready?"

Air Travel News

Still Don’t Have a Real ID? You’ll Need to Pay a Fee to Get Through the Airport Starting in February

January 28, 2026 01:25 PM

Bailey Berg

Holland America Line's 'MS Nieuw Amsterdam' ship sailing through Alaska's Inside Passage with green snow-capped mountains all around

Cruise

The Best Alaska Cruises to Book in 2026, From New Luxury Yachts to Nature-Focused Expeditions

January 28, 2026 01:22 PM

Bailey Berg

Health + Wellness

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Talk to Strangers in the Sauna

January 27, 2026 01:42 PM

Lucy Kehoe

Makkum, The Netherlands-February 2021; View over the frozen water of the IJsselmeer close to Makkum with four recreational ice boats on the ice and endless ice landscape in the back

Winter Sports

What to Do With All This Cold? Race Sailboats Across Frozen Lakes, From New York to Finland

January 27, 2026 12:50 PM

Francesca Krempa

View of a train passing by the Mediterranean, with pastel houses on cliffs on the righthand side

Trains

Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Rides Roll Along the Mediterranean, Past Fjords, and Across the Highlands

January 27, 2026 06:59 AM

Catherine Bennett

Left: Airplane landing with a golden light of sunset; right: View of Madrid during the sunset

Air Travel News

Want to Fly Business Class to Europe for Less? Try This Airline You’ve Never Heard of

January 26, 2026 09:08 PM

Barbara Peterson

Air Travel News

Getting Through Security at London’s Heathrow Airport Just Got Much Easier

January 26, 2026 06:30 PM

Blane Bachelor

A person viewed from behind skiing in Antarctica with a backpack on with neon rope on it, and snowy landscapes all around

Expedition Cruises

Cruises Are Boring? On These Sailings, You Can Ski in Antarctica, Hike the Himalayas, and Bike Through Europe

January 26, 2026 05:49 PM

Andrea Zelinski

Health + Wellness

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Bring Your Dog

January 26, 2026 04:30 AM

Lottie Gross

Left: Boca Chita Lighthouse Biscayne National Park; right: EVERGLADES, USA - NOVEMBER 30, 2013: group of international tourists leaving from the airboat pier. The Everglades are a natural region of wetlands in the southern portion of the US state of Florida.

National Parks

Which Florida National Park Fits You Better? Everglades Versus Biscayne

January 23, 2026 06:19 PM

Jesse Scott

A rendering of a hot tub, outdoor shower, and two-person lounger on a outdoor deck that will be part of the spa area on the new Amangati yacht

Cruise News

Aman Is Launching a Wellness-Focused Luxury Yacht That Will Sail in Europe Next Year—and Bookings Are Now Open

January 23, 2026 05:07 PM

Jessica Puckett

An airport and airplanes covered in snow

Air Travel News

Here’s What to Do as Soon as Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed

January 23, 2026 03:15 PM

Michelle Baran

Soori Penang courtyard with trees and black and white architecture

Hotel News + Openings

This UNESCO-Designated City in Southeast Asia Just Welcomed a New Heritage Hotel

January 23, 2026 02:32 PM

Kathryn Romeyn

Aerial Image of Negril Jamaica featuring beach, sunset, clear water, vacation destination and serenity

January 23, 2026 02:12 PM

Sheryl Nance-Nash

A guest room at Eriro in Austria with a balcony facing snow-covered mountains

Hotels

The Best Hotels in Europe for a Winter Trip Full of Hot Pools, Snow-Covered Slopes, and Fondue

January 23, 2026 12:51 PM

Adam H. Graham

Health + Wellness

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

January 23, 2026 12:37 PM

Aislyn Greene

Where to Travel Next

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Take Your Kids. Really.

January 23, 2026 12:03 PM

Michelle Baran

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

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