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Swim for Supper on Your Next Florida Trip, Where Scallops Are on the Menu

Firm and sweet Florida bay scallops aren’t sold in stores or served at restaurants. If you want to taste them, you’ll have to earn it.

July 14, 2020 02:02 PM

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Julie H. Case

History + Culture

14 Beautiful Medieval Castles in Europe You Can Visit

Indulge your medieval castle fantasies in Europe.

October 18, 2023 12:24 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

Left: Boca Chita Lighthouse Biscayne National Park; right: EVERGLADES, USA - NOVEMBER 30, 2013: group of international tourists leaving from the airboat pier. The Everglades are a natural region of wetlands in the southern portion of the US state of Florida.

National Parks

Which Florida National Park Fits You Better? Everglades Versus Biscayne

Both national parks are near Miami but seem worlds away from each other.

January 23, 2026 06:19 PM

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Jesse Scott

It’s Your Last Chance to Get a Southwest Credit Card With Companion Pass

Loyalty + Rewards

This Is Your Last Chance to Score a Coveted Companion Pass With Southwest’s Credit Card Offers

Fly with a friend for free for almost a year—and earn 30,000 bonus points—with these welcome offers from Southwest that end March 11.

March 4, 2024 05:08 PM

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Paul Rubio

Air Travel News

There’s a New Indie Movie Theater in This Airport

It may even have you praying for a delay.

April 17, 2017 02:09 PM

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Matt Villano

The Influencer: Clare Vivier, Designer

Where to go in California, according to handbag entrepreneur and Los Angeles resident Clare Vivier.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Flower Therapy: A Wine-Free Way to Relax in Sonoma Wine Country

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

These Flower Farms and Gardens Are a Wine-Free Way to Relax in Sonoma

What do you do when visiting wine country but you don’t want to start drinking at 9 a.m.? You visit flower farms.

March 22, 2022 06:19 PM

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Pat Tompkins

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Hotels

5-Star Hotels Aren’t Always Better Than 4-Star Hotels. Here’s Why.

With luxury room rates on the rise, four-star hotels are finally having their moment.

October 30, 2024 07:30 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The historic bathhouse at Dunton Hot Springs with a staircase over the bath, plants all around and a large window that opens to the outside

Hotels We Love

Arizona Desert Waters, Historic Virginia Baths, a Colorado Mining Town Spa—the Best U.S. Hot Springs Resorts

Enjoy the healing benefits of the natural thermal waters at these 9 restorative resorts.

January 22, 2026 05:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Mont Blanc Express train going over a viaduct, Chamonix, Haute Savoie, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe

Winter Sports

The Most Scenic Ski Trains for Vintage Winter Vibes—Without the Traffic and Icy Roads

From Colorado to Japan, hop on and off the rails to chase the best ski conditions up and down the valley.

December 17, 2025 03:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: Escape to Calistoga, Napa Valley’s Chic Wellness Hideaway

With a long tradition of welcoming spa seekers to its natural hot springs and mud baths, Calistoga is now in the midst of a modern renaissance.

January 28, 2022 08:23 PM

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Michelle Baran

Camping

5 Electric Camping Trailers for a Quieter, Greener Vacation

The next step in the EV revolution? Electric trailers offering a stylish and more eco-friendly camping trip.

February 21, 2024 02:23 PM

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Elissa Garay

Health + Wellness

How to Actually Relax on Vacation

The pursuit of happiness—and balance—in a topsy-turvy world.

August 17, 2022 08:13 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

This Premier Suite King room at the Lotte Hotel Seattle features views of Elliott Bay.

Stay Here Next

This New Seattle Hotel Is Perfect for Design Lovers

The new Lotte Hotel Seattle is a design-driven retreat with historic roots in the heart of the city.

August 4, 2023 03:04 PM

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Supriya Kalidas

The springs found in Saratoga Springs have proclaimed benefits for those who want to both soak in its waters and drink it.

Health + Wellness

Resting and Recharging in Saratoga Springs, New York

It’s earned the nickname “the Spa City” thanks to its mineral waters.

August 16, 2022 05:53 PM

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Lauren Breedlove

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