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Water Sports

Olympic Surfing Exposes Whitewashed Native Hawaiian Roots

“It’s the paradox and hypocrisy of colonization.”

July 22, 2021 08:10 PM

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Murrieta Hot Springs Resort (Oasis Pool shown on the left)

Road Trips

7 Detour-Worthy Hot Springs Within an Hour’s Drive of Route 66

Cars refuel in gas stations, and humans recharge in thermal waters.

February 18, 2026 12:03 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Comedian Ronny Chieng in Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Courtesy Disney Plus

People

For Comedian Ronny Chieng, Travel Is a Chance to Reconnect With His Family

The comedian and star of “American Born Chinese” loves his mom and dad.

April 26, 2023 09:34 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Hotel News + Openings

A Nutella Hotel Is Opening for 1 Weekend Only—Here’s How to Win a Stay

Nutella wants to treat 3 lucky winners and their guests to a weekend at a Napa Valley pop-up hotel devoted to the Italian hazelnut spread.

November 18, 2019 06:10 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Camping

The 11 Best Hotels, Camping, and Glamping in the Great Smoky Mountains

Among the more than 500,000 acres to explore, these are some of the best places to stay.

April 24, 2024 12:46 PM

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Kellie Walton

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a small islet on the coast of the Bay of Biscay in the Basque Country, Spain.

Outdoor Adventure

Epic Multiday Hikes You Must Do Once in Your Life

Multiday hiking trips blend scenic trails with cultural encounters that enrich every day.

Sponsored by EF Adventures

Natural Wonders

One of the World’s Most Spectacular Wildflower Blooms Isn’t Where You Think It Is

After a wet winter, Western Australia’s Coral Coast is experiencing its largest bloom in a decade. Here’s where to find meadows of everlastings, rare wreath flowers, and wild orchids.

August 28, 2018 03:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

San Diego Zoo Goes Global to Save Threatened Wildlife

Fighting extinction takes a global village.

March 3, 2021 01:39 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

The Most Exciting Hotel Openings in New York’s Catskills and Hudson Valley in 2021

Plus a bonus hotel in New York’s Capital Region worth adding an extra hour to your drive.

July 27, 2021 05:02 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Setting up camp in the Sheridan backcountry.

Outdoor Adventure

With Its Pristine Peaks, Lakes, and More, This Wyoming Town Boasts the Wild West’s Best

Long a symbol of the American frontier, Sheridan’s natural expanses will help you channel your inner wrangler.

Sponsored by Sheridan Travel Tourism

Where to Travel Next

This Visionary is Expanding His Family’s Commitment to Sustainable, Diversified Farming

Meet the executive vice president and chief operating officer of Long Meadow Ranch whose collaborative spirit pervades the agricultural community in the Napa Valley.

November 22, 2019 07:23 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

Prisoner Wine Company - Napa Valley - Tasting Room - Jessie Beck

Food + Drink

This Napa Winery Wants to Talk to You About Prison Reform

From making the luxury wine scene more inclusive to raising awareness and funds for prison reform, The Prisoner Wine Company is using its brand to promote positive change.

January 20, 2023 10:51 PM

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Jessie Beck

The Linn Cove Viaduct, at mile marker 304.4, was one of the most ambitious and technically challenging segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Road Trips

Fall Is the Best Season for Road Trips in the USA—Here Are the Top 8

If you’re craving a roadside adventure this autumn, consider one of these trips.

September 12, 2024 12:43 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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