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Natural Wonders

Humpback Whales Return to Water Around NYC

See whales breaching with skyscrapers in the background.

June 14, 2017 01:48 PM
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Matt Villano
Natural Wonders

Otters Returning to Central California in Record Droves

You can easily spot them from land or from a kayak.

April 5, 2017 05:39 PM
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Matt Villano
Water Sports

How I Embraced My Inner Mermaid in Fiji

When a skeptical swimmer takes the plunge in Fiji, she discovers a whole world she had been missing—underwater.

February 8, 2018 01:30 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Disney

What’s the Difference Between Disneyland and Walt Disney World?

We won’t go so far as to say the two theme park resorts are like night and day, but there are some key points of variation that you should consider before booking a trip.

August 28, 2019 11:10 AM
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Nicole Antonio
Food + Drink

World’s Most Exceptional Experiences

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Festivals + Events

See the Turtles of Hawaii Celebrate Their Own Independence Day

Forget fireworks; this is the most awe-inspiring Independence Day celebration out there.

June 24, 2016 02:13 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Cities We Love

On the Hunt for Tokyo’s Strangest Souvenirs

How the city’s wackiest discount store turned one avowed anticustomer into a voracious shopper.

August 22, 2017 08:36 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Weekend Getaways

This Is the Most Underrated City in Japan

It’s the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen and the home of one of Japan’s craziest festivals.

April 12, 2017 06:13 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Where to Travel Next

The One Food You Should Travel for in Each State

Your guide to foraged ingredients, immigrant-born dishes, and state-fair staples in all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico—and how to plan the perfect trips to taste them all.

November 10, 2025 11:58 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Hotels

Is Macau Over? Wynn Says No

The casino magnate is opening his most expensive property to date in the “Las Vegas of China.”

September 2, 2016 05:07 PM
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Matt Villano
Restaurants + Cafés

Top 10 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in NYC

Eating out with young kids anywhere is no cakewalk, but in New York City, the challenges are all their own.

January 11, 2019 05:40 PM
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Sara B. Franklin
Art + Culture

How to Immerse Yourself in Cape Town’s Vibrant Art Scene

The opening of the Zeitz Museum was just the tip of the artsy iceberg.

September 8, 2017 01:09 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
Hotels

8 Ultra-Insane Resort Perks

When resorts compete, who wins? You do.

April 25, 2017 01:13 PM
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Diana Spechler
Natural Wonders

What’s Actually Happening to the Great Barrier Reef?

A new expedition lets you make the decision for yourself.

January 16, 2018 05:25 PM
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Carrie Miller
Beaches

Beyond Tokyo: Exploring Okinawa, the Hawaii of Japan

A visit to Okinawa, famous for its long-living people, will make you want to stay as long as you can, too.

November 29, 2016 08:44 PM
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Janice Leung Hayes

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