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Historic Colorado Mining Towns Are Experiencing a Design Hotel Boom

From Leadville to Silverton, hoteliers are drawing on the Rocky Mountains’ rich mining history for their new projects.

April 15, 2022 04:10 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Cape Town, South Africa, City, Buildings, Table Mountain

Where to Go in Fall

10 Best Places to Travel in November

November is for late harvest festivals and early holiday markets.

September 29, 2025 01:46 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Clouds covering Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica.

Outdoor Adventure

Whales, Sea Turtles, and Active Volcanoes—Here Are 9 Must-Visit Costa Rican Parks

Though smaller than the state of West Virginia, Costa Rica has devoted more than 25 percent of its land to protected parks and nature reserves.

April 17, 2023 07:18 PM

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Mona Gable

An aerial view of a Quark Expeditions vessel in Patagonia with rocky snow-dusted mountains surrounding a long channel

Expedition Cruises

Everyone Wants to Go to Antarctica. Here’s Why You Should Sail to This Fjord-Filled Subpolar Region Instead

Striking jagged peaks, impressive icebergs, and hiking through national parks for days—don’t sleep on this up-and-coming expedition cruise destination.

September 12, 2025 07:37 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

Cities We Love

Discover the Rich Culture and Hidden Gems of Marrakech

Marrakech isn’t the biggest city in Morocco, but it’s one of the most complex. Here’s how to see it like a local.

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Epic Trips

“Hold On!” White Water Rafting on the Nile

During a trip to Wildwaters Lodge, one writer learns why Uganda is rapidly becoming a white water destination.

October 13, 2022 05:35 PM

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Bailey Berg

National Parks

The Best Ways to Explore the Smallest National Parks in the U.S.

These pint-sized parks offer outsized fun.

June 18, 2022 01:39 PM

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Bailey Berg

Sequoia National Park in California at autumn

Outdoor Adventure

How the U.S. National Park System Is Welcoming Neurodiverse Travelers

Customized itineraries, social stories, and sensory kits help families pull off a seamless visit.

April 2, 2024 11:37 AM

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Lisa Kadane

There's nothing like an Ace hotel lobby bar—and now Toronto gets to experience the good times.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 20 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Toronto

In Toronto’s burgeoning hotel scene, you’ll find Canada’s first Ace Hotel, a reimagined St. Regis, and an ultra-cool boutique stay in a private women’s club.

July 16, 2025 02:32 PM

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Michael Kaminer

An overhead shot of a bright blue pool lined with white-cushioned wooden lounge chairs and olive trees

Stay Here Next

One&Only Resorts Makes Its Greek Debut on the Athens Riviera

Positioned between the capital’s ancient attractions and countless sandy beaches, One&Only Aesthesis revives ’60s Greek chic.

April 1, 2024 02:15 PM

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Helen Iatrou

Where to Travel Next

Warm Your Winter With These 11 Hot Cocktails From Around the World

Whether it’s a festive “feuerzangenbowle” in Germany or a hot buttered rum fit for a sailor on the Atlantic, raise a glass of one of these warming drinks and toast to cold weather.

January 22, 2021 01:12 PM

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Audrey Bruno

Natural Wonders

The 10 Best Places in the U.S. to See Wildlife

You don’t need to leave the country to have a wildlife experience of a lifetime.

May 21, 2022 11:33 AM

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Staff

Rock formations at a beach, with turquoise and dark blue water in the foreground

Islands

10 Tropical Island Getaways Worldwide for People Who Are Tired of Being Cold

Ditch your parka for sunscreen and a beach read and warm up on one of these sunny islands.

December 22, 2025 12:16 PM

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Paul Rubio

Albuquerque is home to the annual Balloon Fiesta, where more than 500 balloons take off in one mass ascension for nine days each fall.

Destination Spotlight

8 Things to Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ride in the basket of a hot air balloon, paddleboard on the Rio Grande, and nosh on chile-covered everything in New Mexico’s largest city.

October 7, 2022 03:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

3EPTBXH Seattle, USA. 15th June, 2026. Seattle, Washington, June 15, 2026: Egypt's Ahmed Fatouh (13) advances with the ball while being challenged by Belgium's Thomas Meunier (15) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, Washington, USA. Belgium faces Egypt in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match at Seattle Stadium. Photo by Sandra Agbotse/Sipa USA Credit: Sipa USA/Alamy Live News

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