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The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Adventure in Vail, Colorado

There’s a lot more to Vail than just its ski (and après) scene.

December 15, 2022 08:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

A path leading to a beach in Miami with white umbrellas and loungers, a lifeguard stand and a person kiteboarding over the water

The epic rail journey will include stops in Washington, D.C., Savannah, Georgia, and Orlando, Florida.

September 30, 2024 05:33 PM

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Bailey Berg

The outdoor pool area of Onsen Papawaqa. Green mountains loom in the background.

Hotels

Taiwanese Hot Spring Hotels for Every Kind of Traveler

Taiwan has hundreds of natural hot springs with mineral-rich waters; here’s where to go for a restorative soak.

February 3, 2025 12:41 PM

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Clarissa Wei

Travel for Good

This Boutique Hotel in Mexico Is Preserving Paradise and Rethinking Sustainable Travel

Rancho Pescadero will be 30 acres of beachside serenity with a tiny footprint.

March 18, 2022 12:55 PM

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Tim Chester

Safari

Kenya’s Imperiled Wildlife Conservancies Receive Financial Lifeline

Tourism has all but disappeared in the Maasai Mara thanks to COVID, but a new loan might help conservancies survive.

November 19, 2020 06:37 PM

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Tim Chester

Kayak, Kayaking, Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee River FY18 Summer Campaign Assets – Matt Scott, retouched image, campaign image, LC retouched image

Cities We Love

The Best Things to Do in Milwaukee, According to an Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Who Calls It Home

Stroll the RiverWalk, catch some live jazz, and explore the historic district of Bronzeville in a city undergoing a renaissance.

May 21, 2025 05:18 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Travel for Good

What Travelers Can Do to Save the Planet

Travel can be used as a force for positive change.

April 22, 2020 09:22 AM

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Staff

A kayak balanced on some rocks on the side of a lake

Travel for Good

Can U.S. National Parks Truly Go Carbon-Free? The Answer Lies in Lake Superior

The ambitious five-park plan serves as a climate-fighting call to action.

April 17, 2023 11:01 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Longreads

Why You Should Visit Indian Country

As tourism to reservations and Native-run destinations increases, tribes are developing distinctive experiences.

February 13, 2020 03:02 PM

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Rebecca Nagle

National Parks

7 Stunning National Parks and Monuments in Colorado Where You Can Climb Dunes, Spot Moose, and Go Stargazing

From jaw-dropping mountains and canyons to fossils and sand dunes, here’s where to soak in the Centennial State’s protected natural wonders.

May 22, 2026 12:29 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Humboldt Bay holds two distinctive experiences in one view

Quizzes

Quiz: Find Your Niche Among California’s Vibrant Peaks, Valleys, and Cities

The Golden State is a land where anyone’s dream can come true. Our latest quiz helps you find yours.

Sponsored by Visit California

Tips + News

“Fearless Flamingos” Flock to Albania Lagoon With Humans in Lockdown

While people remain indoors amid coronavirus lockdowns, the pink birds are flourishing in a coastal habitat by the Adriatic.

May 11, 2020 12:28 PM

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Hektor Pustina

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

From air to land to sea, Emirates Vacations has you covered.

Where to Travel Next

10 Fabulous Ways to Experience Abu Dhabi at Your Own Pace

Emirates Vacations’ long-established travel network allows travelers in the UAE to enjoy the trip of their dreams.

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