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The old Point Comfort Lighthouse in Hampton, Virginia

Hampton, Virginia, Has Become a Tourism Destination. Why Now?

Long overlooked for Colonial Williamsburg, Hampton is reconciling with its pivotal history—and drawing travelers in the process.

August 15, 2022 11:07 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

An exotic cactus garden on top of the medieval village of Eze in the south of France, French Riviera.

Where to Travel Next

These 8 Desert Gardens Feel Like a Small Dose of Summer Year-Round

From a sprawling botanical museum in Arizona to a cliffside succulent sanctuary in France, these gardens prove the desert is anything but desolate.

January 5, 2026 11:11 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Bran Castle in Romania's Transylvania region

Sponsored by Visit Greece

Left: A serene aerial view of the sandy beach and coastline of Saugatuck, Michigan; right: CommunityPRIDEFest

LGBTQ Travel

This Midwest Region Is a Relaxing Escape for Wine, Art, and LGBTQ+ Community

Plus the best queer bars, restaurants, and things to do in Grand Rapids and Saugatuck Douglas.

June 15, 2026 05:46 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Local Getaways: Escape to the Mendocino Coast

Weekend Getaways

How to Spend a Weekend on California’s Mendocino Coast

Wild trees, wild coast, mellow people.

March 19, 2021 01:21 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Huntington Hotel lobby with a central seating area and stone floors

Stay Here Next

In San Francisco, a Glamorous Historic Hotel Just Reopened With an Indoor Pool and Buzzy Restaurant

Following a major renovation, the Huntington Hotel is once again one of the most compelling luxury stays in San Francisco.

May 19, 2026 02:49 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

Tips + News

The Washington Monument Is Finally Reopening This September

The historic site has been closed for repairs since August 2016.

August 23, 2019 05:05 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A view of the pool, lounge chairs and green landscape behind it at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California.

Health + Wellness

10 Must-Try Wellness Experiences in California

From cosmic yoga in the redwoods to alternative approaches to urban self-care, California is the perfect place to support well-being.

Sponsored by Visit California

Where to Travel Next

Come for St. Augustine, Stay for Amelia Island: A Guide to Northeast Florida

Tempting restaurants, new hotels, and plenty of outdoor adventure await.

January 27, 2022 03:32 PM

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Terry Ward

COVID + Travel

New Zealand Plans to Start Reopening Borders Early Next Year

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the borders won’t reopen until the nation’s vaccine rollout is complete.

August 12, 2021 01:26 PM

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Nick Perry

A trip to Muskoka puts you in close proximity to tranquil lakes and beaches.

Weekend Getaways

Great Toronto Day Trips for Summer and Fall

Enhance your next visit to Toronto with an outing beyond the city limits.

June 28, 2023 01:27 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

Outdoor Adventure

The Adventure Lover’s Guide to Aruba

From otherworldly hiking and scenic skydiving to walking the ocean floor, there are unlimited ways to get your adrenaline pumping on this Caribbean island.

April 25, 2022 12:14 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Tips + News

France to Ban Use of Wild Animals in Circuses, Marine Parks

France’s marine parks can no longer bring in or breed dolphins and killer whales, and circuses will be required to stop using bears, tigers, lions, elephants, and other wild animals.

September 29, 2020 02:55 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

History + Culture

The South Carolina Sea Islands Preserve Gullah Geechee Ingenuity

In South Carolina, stunning sea islands tell a unique story about southern culture.

February 22, 2022 01:21 PM

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Kayla Stewart

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