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Outdoor Adventure

I’ve Been a Kayak Guide for 27 Years—Here’s Why It’s the Best Way to See a Big City

Tour these U.S. cities by kayak for a fresh perspective.

March 20, 2025 10:54 AM

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Jill K. Robinson

A female hiker and a male hiker look out from a viewpoint at the mountains of Park City. The sky is a pale blue as the sun sets and casts a shadow on the mountaintops.

Outdoor Adventure

What to Do in Park City When It’s Not Winter

Think Park City is only for skiing and winter sports? Visit in summer to hike, bike, raft, and ride alpine coasters through Utah’s Wasatch Mountains.

Sponsored by Visit Park City

Winter 2026

Cleopatra Once Visited This Remote Desert Destination—Now You Can, Too

Historic Siwa is full of natural wonders, from the endless bluffs of the desert to the salt lakes and spring-fed pools framed by date palms.

January 6, 2026 09:31 AM

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Anthon Jackson

Where to Travel Next

14 Best Places to Visit in Florida on Your Next Trip

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

December 6, 2024 03:33 PM

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Carrie Honaker

Exterior of Guggenheim museum in Bilbao, with spider statue out front, next to river

Hotels

Floating Palaces, Olympic Ski Runs, and Crystalline Lagoons—James Bond Filming Locations You Can Visit

Travel like James Bond in these six beautiful destinations, from the beaches of Jamaica to the mountains of Austria.

July 29, 2025 03:25 PM

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Sophie Friedman

White sand on a beach, with some wooden fencing and grass in the background

U.S. Beaches

Skip the Summer Crowds at These Underrated U.S. Beaches

Pack your sunscreen, sunglasses, and something to read, and get ready to discover your next favorite beach.

April 21, 2025 02:41 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Experience Peru—and Even Machu Picchu—Without the Crowds

Explore lesser-known ruins, meet the people of the valleys, and skip the lines in Lima.

October 16, 2024 04:14 PM

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Tim Chester

Houses along Seventh Lake in the Adirondacks, New York

Astrotourism

Where to Camp for the Total Solar Eclipse

Stake a claim to these viewing spots in the USA.

January 18, 2024 12:42 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Outdoor Adventure

Many People Don’t Know This Type of Safari Exists—but It’s the Best Way to See Animals Up Close

Weaving along a maze of channels and lagoons, you never know what nature will throw at you.

February 10, 2025 02:57 PM

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Alexandra Owens

Luxury camp site set up under the stars with a private chef and sleeping quarters. Two chairs are set up next to a fire pit. Site is secluded and shaded by trees with mountains in the background.

Epic Trips

8 Life-Changing Trips from South Africa to South America

These luxury journeys span Africa’s wilds, Bhutan’s sacred temples, and more.

Sponsored by &Beyond

The Marina at Mackinac Island with Saint Anne's church and the historic Victorian houses a sunset shot from Lake Michigan

Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places in the U.S. for Summer Travel

Ten places for the perfect summer vacation.

March 19, 2025 04:05 PM

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Mark Ellwood

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

Packing Tips + Gear

The Only Peru Packing List You’ll Ever Need

Heading to Cusco, Lima, the Amazon, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley? This list has everything you need to pack—and more.

August 29, 2024 10:08 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Aerial view of country roads in South Dakota

Road Trips

The Best Road Trips in the Midwest

These 12 road trips across the American Midwest highlight the region’s best drives, from Ohio’s Lake Erie coast to Wisconsin’s Driftless Area and Nebraska’s wide-open plains.

March 18, 2026 09:11 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

A high view of a walkway elevated to the height or treetops and a lookout structure at Laurentian Treetops Trail in Laurentides, Quebec

Outdoor Adventure

10 Must-Try Activities in Québec for Adventure Lovers

This road trip through Western Québec delivers with mountain peaks, forest spas, and outdoor adventures for every traveler.

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