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A 174-Mile Hike, New Direct Flights, and Calypso Tours—Here’s Why You Should Visit Costa Rica Now

A coast-to-coast trek, food and music workshops, and a luxury resort boom illustrate how this Central American country keeps coming up with something for everyone.

July 16, 2025 02:15 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Spring 2022

Scotland Is Poised to Become the World’s First “Rewilding Nation”

Following centuries of deforestation, the U.K.’s northernmost territory has invested heavily in rewilding. Now some environmental leaders want to go a step further.

April 22, 2022 04:54 PM

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Lenora Todaro

Where to Travel Next

How This Saudi Port City Is Experiencing a Cultural Renaissance

With the launch of new cinemas, film centers, and the most prestigious film festival in the country, Jeddah has its eyes on being the world’s next cinematic superpower.

Sponsored by Visit Saudi

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit San Francisco This Summer

The Bay Area officially reopened on June 15, with locals and travelers emerging to a city transformed by parklets, a host of new exhibits, and a 17-mile crosstown trail.

July 8, 2021 06:36 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

An Air Canada plane takes off from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.

Loyalty + Rewards

Earn up to $1,250 in Statement Credits With a Best-Ever Introductory Offer on the Aeroplan Credit Card

Thanks to a new Pay Yourself Back® option, the current 100,000-point welcome bonus on Air Canada’s Aeroplan Credit card can be redeemed for any eligible travel purchase.

January 30, 2023 05:36 PM

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Paul Rubio

Green booths and tables at Rise Mundelein Lounge

Bars + Nightlife

Indulge in (Legal) Weed at These 8 U.S. Cannabis Cafés

The recreational cannabis industry is budding across the country—but the issue of where to enjoy marijuana publicly is still a work in progress.

May 22, 2024 03:52 PM

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Dominique Michelle Astorino

Festivals + Events

In UAE Desert, Camels Compete for Crowns in Beauty Pageant

Tens of thousands of camels have gathered to compete for the title of most beautiful.

December 28, 2021 04:00 PM

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Isabel DeBre

Four young Black men playing trombone and several middle aged Black people in colorful suits dancing down the street

Cities We Love

6 New Orleans Neighborhoods for All-Night Parties, Live Music, and Memorable Food

From the lively French Quarter to the culture-packed Tremé, get your Crescent City bearings.

July 23, 2025 05:12 AM

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Kristin Braswell

A person walking in front of the Broad Museum in Los Angeles California

Art + Culture

9 Must-Visit Museums in Los Angeles

There’s a little bit of something for every museum lover in Los Angeles.

November 1, 2023 01:56 PM

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Mae Hamilton

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National Parks

A New National Park in the Caribbean Is Home to the Most Rare Seahorses in the World

The lagoon in the Bahamas also has bioluminescence, octopus, and night diving.

December 11, 2025 03:29 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

The infinity edged pool at Tapasake at One&Only One Za'abeel in Dubai features uninterrupted views of the city's skyline.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 12 Best Hotels in Dubai

Dubai has plenty of hotels to choose from, but these will truly connect you to the emirate and its culture.

September 28, 2024 03:34 PM

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Nicola Chilton

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