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Coral Hill villa at Bequia Beach Hotel overlooks the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Hotels

Why Your Next Hotel Booking Could Be . . . a Villa Rental

More hotels than ever are offering villa rentals that pair ultra-private experiences with resort-style amenities.

March 31, 2023 02:05 PM

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Mary Holland

Gulf State Pier, the longest pier in the Gulf of Mexico

U.S. Beaches

5 Ways Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Reward Nature Lovers

Home to one of the nation’s largest artificial reef systems and a maze of hiking trails, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer a dreamy outdoor escape.

Sponsored by Sonoma County Toursim

Pacific Ocean Laps On Narrow Beaches of Anacapa Island in Channel Islands National Park

National Parks

16 Underrated U.S. National Parks You Really Should Visit This Year

These parks may not have the same international reputation as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, but that doesn’t make them any less spectacular.

May 29, 2026 06:03 PM

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Bailey Berg

AFAR Approved

The Foldable Kayak That You Really Can Take Anywhere Is Now on Sale

Don’t buy an Oru Kayak if you’re the shy, retiring type, because you’re going to get in a lot of conversations.

March 23, 2023 03:08 AM

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Tim Chester

Epic Trips

This Lesser-Known Island Is Malta’s Quieter Little Sister

From fig festivals and beaches to hiking and rock climbing, here’s a local’s guide to enjoying this lesser-known Mediterranean gem.

Sponsored by VisitMalta

passengers in a zodiac boat with Hurtigruten's MS Fridtjof Nansen ship in the distance

Cruise News

Hurtigruten Is Discounting Cruises to Greenland, West Africa, the Galápagos, and More

The “Make Waves & Save” sale ends August 31, so now’s the time to start planning your future travels.

June 2, 2023 02:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A two-story restaurant in La Villa, Italy in the snow with wooden picnic tables outside and people in winter gear milling about

Winter Sports

5 Beautiful Italian Mountain Villages to Visit Before the Winter Olympics Crowds Arrive

In less than a year, the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics will kick off in the Italian Dolomites. These are the idyllic mountain towns playing host to international winter sporting events.

March 12, 2025 07:02 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Purple flowers blooming on a hill overlooking Padre Island National Seashore in Corpus Christi, Texas

Water Sports

Looking for an Active Beach Trip? Check Out This Coastal Destination

From private fishing expeditions (followed by cook-your-catch dining) to horseback riding and superb windsurfing, experience Corpus Christi’s beaches by land, sea, and air.

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