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14 Upscale Motels in California with 1950s-Style Pools, Retro Design, and Pacific Ocean Views

Midcentury charm meets modern comfort at these 14 hotels all over California.

July 23, 2025 12:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Outdoor Adventure

National Parks, Hot Springs, and the Wild West: The Ultimate Wyoming Road Trip

A journey through this vast wilderness offers iconic parks, ancient forests, wildlife, and a history tour of the Wild West. One of the best ways to visit Wyoming is to hit the open road.

August 19, 2022 06:50 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Honolulu at Home

Take it from someone who lived in the Aloha State for years: This is the best way to recreate a trip to Hawai‘i at home.

April 27, 2020 06:53 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 10 Foods Not to Miss in Minnesota

With foods as diverse as Norwegian flatbread, Hmong spicy sausage, and local wild rice, Minnesotan cuisine offers a trip around the world.

October 6, 2021 01:44 PM

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Katy Spratte Joyce

Cruise

The Best Europe Cruises for 2021 and Beyond

Whether it’s sailing around Norway’s fjords or taking a family-friendly cruise in Italy, Europe cruising is returning with ample options for those who craving a turn at sea.

June 3, 2021 05:11 PM

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Fran Golden

Forty years of fried perfection at Champy's Chicken in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Food + Drink

The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA

A coast-to-coast look at the culinary oases that keep us coming back for more.

March 19, 2024 03:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The World’s Best City for Expats Is All About Street Food, High-Speed Trains, and Friendly Locals

Taipei claimed the number one spot in the annual Expat City Ranking by InterNations, which rates the best cities for expats to live and work in around the world.

December 4, 2019 06:08 PM

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Sarah Buder

Dromoland castle stone exterior with blue skies

Hotels We Love

These Are the 22 Best Historic Hotels Around the World

These remarkable hotel makeovers of historic buildings are bringing the past to life again.

April 21, 2026 07:10 PM

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Mary Holland

Hotels

11 Tiny Vacation Homes You Can Rent

From Massachusetts to Alaska, here are teensy-tiny rental properties to add to your littlest wish list.

September 14, 2020 07:00 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The Hotel Marcel breathes new life into a disused office space.

Hotels

Inside the Sustainable Hotel Everyone’s Talking About

It’s been hailed as the nation’s first net-zero hotel—but what does that mean on the ground?

August 5, 2022 03:42 PM

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Bridget Reed Morawski

Tips + News

Indonesia Wants to Develop Tourism Sites Beyond Bali

More than 6 million tourists visited Bali last year, and Indonesian President Joko Widodo has an ambitious plan to boost tourism and create “10 new Balis.”

August 14, 2019 04:57 PM

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Karin Laub

National Parks

Alaska Has the Biggest National Parks and Some of the Least Visited. Here’s How to See Them All.

Alaska has the four largest national parks in the U.S.—and four more. Here’s everything you need to know for a visit to these famous (and less famous) natural wonders.

June 3, 2024 01:36 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

Puebla, Mexico: The Mexican Metropolis You’ve Been Missing

Puebla is rapidly recovering from the recent earthquake, and with new luxury hotels, historically famous cuisine, and a modern take on classic art, now is the moment to visit.

October 10, 2017 11:52 AM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Epic Trips

Why These Under-the-Radar Arizona Canyons Are Worth the Trip

Yes, the Grand Canyon is truly grand—but for gorgeous rock formations with outdoor adventures, it’s not your only Arizona option.

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