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The Sweetest U.S. Small Towns to Visit This Fall

Where to Go in Fall

Fall Is the Ideal Time to Visit These 8 Charming Small Towns in the U.S.

From Alaska to Arkansas, here’s where to go for perfect fall vibes.

August 1, 2025 03:28 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

A colorful illustration of people walking across a rainbow crosswalk.

Summer 2023

The Unexpected Past—and Present—of Gay Paris

Sally Kohn discovers layers of queerness in the City of Light.

September 7, 2023 08:19 PM

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Sally Kohn

Hotels

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

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Essential Guide to Visiting Taos, New Mexico, in the Winter

Though Taos is known for its famous ski valley and fluffy powder, there’s plenty to do in this charming Southwest mountain town that doesn’t have to involve a single snowflake.

December 5, 2023 02:00 PM

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Mae Hamilton

National Parks

Love It or Hate It, Sequoia National Park Is Getting Its First Cell Tower

A new cell tower disguised as a pine tree will soon join the skyline at Sequoia National Park.

April 23, 2019 06:54 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hiking + Cycling

Making a Case for Ski Towns in Summer: Hiking and Fine Dining in Italy’s South Tyrol

Forget the skis. In the South Tyrol region near the Dolomites, delicious food and gorgeous hikes are best enjoyed in summer.

July 23, 2021 12:19 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Capri, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

Following recent regulations in Rome, Venice, and Cinque Terre, additional Italian destinations are implementing rules aimed at encouraging more responsible travel.

March 12, 2026 06:17 PM

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Jenn Rice

Winter Sports

Work Hard, Play Hard: These Mountain Towns Are Havens for Digital Nomads

Alpine destinations around the world are upping their coworking infrastructure, allowing more mountain-loving professionals to mix business with pleasure.

December 14, 2018 06:06 PM

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Julia Eskins

4 Days In

4 Days in Dallas: Stetsons, Samurai Armor, and Seriously Good Tex-Mex

Come for the cowboy hats and stay for the frozen margaritas—one Dallas local maps out the perfect long weekend.

March 4, 2026 10:26 AM

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Jonathan Thompson

Islands

The Best Island in Fiji for Every Kind of Traveler

You’ll find picture-perfect sands, sure, but there’s loads more to explore across Fiji’s numerous islands.

January 31, 2022 03:16 PM

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Chantae Reden

Left: Hollywood, Florida in Miami beach area with cityscape of residential skyscrapers coastal buildings and above aerial view of bay Stranahan River; right: Aerial photo Miami Hard Rock Stadium University of Miami football

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Hack That Will Make World Cup Travel More Fun and Crowd-Free

Basing yourself near the actual soccer stadiums, not the marquee cities, will save time, lessen the crowds, and unlock local experiences.

February 11, 2026 01:23 PM

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Meredith Heil

Hotels

Traveling Smarter: UNESCO Asks the Hotel Industry to Step Up

A collaboration between the U.N. organization and Expedia aims to improve sustainability at hotels.

March 29, 2022 01:55 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Outdoor Adventure

This Hidden Corner of British Columbia Is Paradise for Nature Lovers

One writer on the hamlet he considers his “happy place.”

March 25, 2020 01:35 PM

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Ryan Knighton

Man and boy hiking on a forest path in the fall

Road Trips

4 All-American Family Road Trips—and Tips for Surviving

Let these trip ideas fuel your next family adventure.

October 17, 2024 06:00 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

Longreads

The Harlem Baker Who Turns Out the City’s Best Rugelach

For more than three decades, Alvin Lee Smalls has been turning out trays of rugelach—made the old-fashioned way.

February 1, 2024 07:31 AM

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Kayla Stewart

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