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U.S. Beaches

The U.S. Has Nearly 100,000 Miles of Shoreline—These Are the Prettiest Beaches

These nine beaches stand out for both natural beauty and distinct character.

July 14, 2025 05:58 PM

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Becca Blond

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Cities We Love

The Best Things to Do in Milwaukee, According to an Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Who Calls It Home

Stroll the RiverWalk, catch some live jazz, and explore the historic district of Bronzeville in a city undergoing a renaissance.

May 21, 2025 05:18 PM

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Elaine Glusac

A black marble covered sprawling bathroom with double vanity and large window in the Regent Suite on the Seven Seas Splendor

Cruise News

The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Runs Up to Nearly $1 Million Per Person And Will Sail to 40 Countries

Ultraluxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a record-breaking 140-day world cruise that will visit 71 ports in 40 countries on 6 continents.

April 11, 2024 06:34 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in Paris to Book in 2022

There have been some exciting developments since your last trip.

August 12, 2022 02:39 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Cities We Love

The Best New Things to Do in Washington, D.C. Right Now

Level up your next visit to the nation’s capital and check out the exciting influx of new hotels, restaurants, bars, and books.

January 5, 2022 12:09 PM

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Lola Méndez

Left: Flagstaff, Arizona, USA - September 2, 2022. Aerial view of historic downtown Flagstaff with the famous Hotel Monte Vista; right: Starry night under the clear Flagstaff Sky

Weekend Getaways

This National Park Gateway Town Is Celebrating 25 Years as the World’s First Dark Sky City

Alongside a new astronomy center, Flagstaff is now a hotbed of standout culinary outposts, making it the ideal place to kick off your Grand Canyon–fueled adventure.

April 27, 2026 03:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Cities We Love

Seattle Is Booming—Here’s How Locals Are Keeping the Emerald City Green

Three tastemakers—in fashion, farming, and at an aquarium—share how Seattle’s sustainability credentials are shaping it. Plus, how to explore the city as a local.

June 18, 2024 12:20 PM

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Allison Williams

Cheyenne Wyoming Curt Gowdy State Park Mountain Bike Visit Cheyenne

Outdoor Adventure

This Wyoming City Is a Great Base for Outdoor Adventure

High plains, granite formations, and forested trails invite hiking, biking, paddleboarding, and more in Wyoming.

Sponsored by Visit Cheyenne

A Weekend Getaway Guide to Guerneville, The Russian River’s Idyllic Summer Retreat

Weekend Getaways

What to Do in Guerneville, Northern California’s Most Fun-Loving Small Town

When the weather’s warm, visitors come to this small, LGBTQ+ friendly town on the Russian River to swim, kayak, sunbathe, and enjoy award-winning ice cream.

September 1, 2023 12:00 PM

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Jessie Beck

Accommodations at Joali Maldives with plunge pool and deck area

Hotels We Love

A Caribbean Island Escape, an Alaska Fishing Lodge, a Venetian Craft Hotel: 7 Women-Owned Hotels

These hotels around the world—all owned and run by women—reflect a wide range of destinations and styles.

March 19, 2026 02:38 PM

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Alicia Erickson

Sedona, AZ, USA - 1-9-2020: Interior of Chapel of the Holy Cross with people praying

Art + Architecture

Discover Desert Modernism on This Arizona Architecture Road Trip—From Frank Lloyd Wright to Retro Futurism

For travelers chasing daring design, Arizona shimmers as a midcentury oasis.

March 19, 2026 01:07 PM

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Zoey Goto

Northern Lights in the starry night sky above the frozen forest.

Where to Travel Next

Lesser-Known Spots for Northern Lights and Innovative Hotels—Reasons to Visit Scandinavia Right Now

Get some insider tips on where to go next in Scandinavia.

August 30, 2024 09:00 AM

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Laura Hall

In the Magazine

Sharjah Is One of the Most Exciting—and Overlooked—Cities in the UAE

Thought-provoking art and architecture shine a light on an emirate often overshadowed by its glitzier neighbors.

December 1, 2022 09:01 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Winter Sports

Where to Ski and Après Ski in Deer Valley This Winter

Three-time Olympian Kris “Fuzz” Feddersen reveals the runs to chase, après spots worth lingering at, and where you’ll find the legendary skier’s buffet.

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