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Begin your year of adventure on the right foot—be it with an island treasure hunt, a final film fest, or a newly opened national park.

November 20, 2025 07:06 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Tips + News

This Is the Happiest State in the U.S.

A new study from WalletHub ranks all 50 states on more than 30 metrics.

September 23, 2020 06:06 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Natural Wonders

Promising Texas Bluebonnet Season Predicted Despite Winter Storm

Wildflower experts say all that snow and ice ended up insulating Texas bluebonnets.

March 26, 2021 04:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Did a Road Trip Overseas. Here’s What I Wish I Knew Beforehand.

A handful of essential tips helps make the unpredictable a little less, well, unpredictable.

October 3, 2024 07:00 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Where to Travel Next

52 Places to Travel in the U.S. This Year

A coast-to-coast guide to the coolest experiences happening in all 50 states (plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.) right now

July 14, 2025 08:10 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Outdoor Adventure

The 17 Best Things to Do in Colorado

With everything from jagged peaks and rushing rivers to hot springs, geological wonders, and a dark sky park, Colorado promises endless adventure.

February 26, 2024 12:31 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Aerial Birds Eye View of Keystone Colorado

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Visit in December

From powdery snow to colorful Christmas markets, December is a sparkling month.

October 20, 2025 04:55 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Enjoy a laid-back vibe, and excellent wine, in Carmel Valley.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

California’s Undersung Wine Region, Monterey County

A glass-by-glass guide to investigating two AVAs in this laid-back wine region.

July 20, 2022 09:46 AM

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Aislyn Greene

the interior of El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore in Buenos Aires. The store is in an old theater and you can see the stage, red curtains, and all the balconies where the seats used to be. The floor is lined with bookcases.

Cities We Love

5 Reasons to Go to Buenos Aires That Aren’t Steak and Wine

Argentina’s capital city has something for everyone. But these five are a little less expected than the usuals.

July 26, 2024 09:02 AM

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Billie Cohen

Air Travel News

Southwest Canceled One-Third of Its Flights This Weekend—What Went Wrong?

More than 1,000 flights were canceled. That’s a lot of stranded travelers.

October 11, 2021 02:26 PM

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Anne D’Innocenzio

rider on horseback in arena with crowd in background

Longreads

This Centuries-Old Indigenous Sport Is Having a Renaissance

Across North America, Native communities are carrying on relay racing—a time-honored, high-adrenaline tradition.

November 25, 2024 08:51 AM

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Kate Nelson

Road Trips

Three Dream Road Trips to Las Vegas for Culture Lovers

Enjoy art, history, and the great outdoors on these overground journeys from Western cities to The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Sponsored by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Hotels

Istanbul Is Open to Travelers—and There Are Several New Hotels to Check Into

The new additions include some familiar brands as well as some homegrown boutique options.

March 10, 2023 01:43 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The Best Destinations in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards

It’s a great time to dream about the first place you’ll visit as soon as it’s safe to travel again.

December 18, 2020 04:07 PM

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Staff

The coin-sized tracking devices contain small enough amounts of lithium to be travel safe, according to the FAA.

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