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19 Essential Wineries and Tasting Rooms to Visit in Napa Valley

Large scenic estates. Intimate tasting rooms in downtown Napa. There’s a tasting for every taste in this famous California wine region.

July 28, 2023 01:17 PM

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Jessie Beck

A new class of stylish trains debuting in 2026 promises immersive interiors, elevated dining, and scenic journeys across Europe and Asia.

March 2, 2026 04:21 PM

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Jessica Puckett

The dive jetty of the diving school at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives

Hotels

I Spent a Week Scuba Diving at a Luxury Resort—Here’s Why (and Where) I’d Do It Again

You don’t have to rough it to scuba dive in epic underwater sites. These hotels pair luxury with world-class reefs.

April 16, 2025 11:22 AM

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Chris Dong

Hotels

This New “Boatel” Has Its Own Oyster Company on Site

The Shoals opened in May on the North Fork of Long Island, New York.

June 22, 2022 08:22 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

U.S. Beaches

From Secret Coral Reefs to Historic Sites, How to Road Trip in the Lesser-Known Florida Keys

On The Florida Keys Scenic Highway, taking time to go off the beaten path is the key to a rewarding vacation.

Sponsored by Monroe County Tourist Development Council

History + Culture

A River Adventure Between New York and Canada Showed Me Forgotten—and Much Needed—Lessons for America

A writer learns about Haudenosaunee influences on U.S. government and how to be a better traveler.

February 17, 2026 11:46 AM

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Karen Gardiner

Overhead view of Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage's pool area with mountains in the background and palm trees all around

Hotels We Love

Wellness, Retro Glam, and Relaxation—Escape to Palm Springs at These 5 New and Renewed Desert Hotels

California’s desert oasis is abuzz with fresh new hotels and recently refreshed resorts, making now the perfect time for a Palm Springs getaway.

February 16, 2026 02:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

the back of a person in a burgundy hoody with a flower on it looking out across the ocean with a faint rainbow in the distance

Travel for Good

Maui Residents to Visitors: Come, but With Care and Respect

Following catastrophic wildfires that leveled the western Maui town of Lāhainā, the island’s residents grapple with the slow return of tourism.

October 27, 2023 08:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

Mountains during sunset with a river running in front

Outdoor Adventure

When Is the Best Time to Visit Alaska? It Depends on Your Travel Plans.

What you’re hoping to see and do in the 49th state is key to figuring out when to come.

September 24, 2023 11:02 AM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

A Barbecue-and-Brewery Tour of Kansas City

Pair burnt ends with craft beers for a delicious way to experience KC.

May 25, 2021 12:47 PM

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Pete Dulin

Photo of an arched bridge surrounded by fall foliage, beneath a blue sky

National Parks

The Newest U.S. National Park Is Home to Bridge Jumping, Scenic Drives, and the World’s Second-Oldest River

Here’s how to make the most of your visit to New River Gorge National Park.

July 1, 2025 12:26 PM

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Jessie Beck

Where to Travel Next

Discover Paradise with UnCruise: 3 Itineraries for the Ultimate Tropical Getaway

From jungle hikes to swimming alongside manta rays, UnCruise Adventures has an itinerary for every type of active traveler.

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