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Two people wearing robes on a deck outside of a sauna surrounded by trees and snow in Minnesota.

This State Is a Must-Visit for Winter Wellness

Cozy up with sauna sessions, snow trails, and scenic dining along Minnesota’s lakes.

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota

The Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area in California, an important migration route for gray and humpback whales, is among the newly designated Wildlife Heritage Areas.

New Wildlife Heritage Areas Help Travelers Find Responsible Animal Experiences

A new global initiative designates destinations where you can have both extraordinary and ethical interactions with animals in the wild.

October 23, 2023 01:40 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Kibale Lodge has views of Uganda’s Lugembe crater lake.

Stay Here Next

Channel Your Inner Jane Goodall at This New Primate Lodge in Uganda

The new conservation and community-minded Kibale Lodge puts visitors within easy reach of Uganda’s Kibale National Park.

November 18, 2024 09:14 AM

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Lisa Kadane

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Months to Visit Iceland for Fewer Crowds, the Northern Lights, and Prime Puffin Spotting

The best time to visit Iceland depends on your itinerary.

March 10, 2026 08:43 AM

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Alexis Averbuck

Fall 2022

25 Days, 9 Countries, 1,959 Miles: Seeing Europe by Train

For one British writer left adrift by Brexit, a cross-continental train trip might be the best way to reconnect with her European neighbors.

October 13, 2022 06:59 PM

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Emma John

A flight attendant standing in an airplane aisle, with seats on either side. Her hands are raised to the luggage bins.

Air Travel News

Why Do Airplanes Dim the Cabin Lights During Takeoff and Landing?

One of the many mysteries of air travel actually has a very simple—and smart—explanation.

November 15, 2023 08:00 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Mountains during sunset with a river running in front

Outdoor Adventure

When Is the Best Time to Visit Alaska? It Depends on Your Travel Plans.

What you’re hoping to see and do in the 49th state is key to figuring out when to come.

September 24, 2023 11:02 AM

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Bailey Berg

Left: Ten Thousand Islands, Florida; right: flamingos

Outdoor Adventure

Flamingos Are Returning to Florida. Here’s Where to Spot Them

Florida is the only state in the U.S. where you can see flamingos. And that’s not the only rare and iconic wildlife you can see. Check out these parks and reserves.

April 16, 2026 08:20 AM

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Jesse Scott

Astrotourism

The Next Solar Eclipse Tours Are Already Filling Up—Here’s How to Pick Now Between Iceland Versus Spain

See the 2026 eclipse while sipping wine on a vineyard near a castle or from a hot spring overlooking a glacier-topped volcano?

August 21, 2025 11:24 AM

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Cassandra Brooklyn

Summer sunrise at Staithes from Cowbar Nab.

Off The Tourist Trail

Castles, Moors, and Storybook Towns Without the Crowds—This Is England at Its Best

Be the main character of your own British novel at these countryside estates and among the tallest peaks in England.

August 29, 2025 05:23 PM

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Lottie Gross

woman wearing a t-shirt and standing in the forefront of the photo, smiling

Longreads

10 Minutes from the Taj Mahal, a Must-Visit Café With a Mission

The world’s first café staffed by acid attack survivors, Sheroes Hangout opened in 2015 in Agra and has since expanded to two other locations.

May 6, 2025 11:16 AM

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Iona Brannon

Hotels

Enjoy These 13 Free Perks at Hotels Around the World

Vinyl libraries, fashion accessories, winter sleds, and free museum passes—hotels are getting creative with their complimentary perks.

October 24, 2024 08:06 AM

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Cat Sposato

People playing in a riverbed in Slovenia.

Fall 2023

Learning the Value of Slowing Down on Slovenia’s Juliana Trail

Cheese dumplings, medieval towns, and ancient mountains—one writer hikes the 167-mile-long Juliana Trail.

December 1, 2023 01:06 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Videos

We Sent a New York City Slicker to a Wyoming Dude Ranch [VIDEO]

See what it’s like to spend a week on a Dude Ranch.

June 27, 2024 01:39 PM

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Tiana Attride

A guest room at Eriro in Austria with a balcony facing snow-covered mountains

Hotels

The Best Hotels in Europe for a Winter Trip Full of Hot Pools, Snow-Covered Slopes, and Fondue

Whether you’re a skier or an après-ski enthusiast, these 19 European hotels are ideal for a winter weather getaway.

January 23, 2026 12:51 PM

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Adam H. Graham

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