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June 24, 2018. Xilitla, San Luis Potosí Mexico. Panoramic view of the Pools (Las Pozas) a surrealistic garden (Jardín surrealista) located in the subtropical rain forest of the Sierra Madre mountains.

Off The Tourist Trail

7 Ways to Escape the Crowds in Mexico

Here’s how to craft an offbeat adventure a little more removed from the typical places.

January 31, 2025 04:48 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

Outdoor Adventure

AutoCamp’s Airstream Glamping Site in New York’s Catskill Mountains Is Now Open

The luxury camping outfitter opened an outpost in Joshua Tree, California earlier in 2022.

January 13, 2022 02:41 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Philippines Lifts 2-Year Ban on Foreign Travelers

Fully vaccinated arrivals can finally skip the mandatory quarantine in government-designated facilities.

January 31, 2022 05:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

Colosseum’s Underground Passages Reopen to Public

Tourists are now able to go underground and wander the area considered the ancient arena’s “backstage.”

June 29, 2021 04:08 PM

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River with blurred mountains in the background

Outdoor Adventure

5 Beautiful Multi-Day Hiking Adventures in the United States—No Tent Required

Experience national parks and renowned trails without worrying about accommodations.

April 9, 2024 07:44 PM

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Alisha McDarris

Tips + News

People Are Re-creating Famous Works of Art at Home in Isolation

It’s happening around the world, but the submissions in the Russian Facebook group dedicated to the trend are some of the best we’ve seen yet.

April 13, 2020 03:38 PM

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Daniel Kozin

Hotels We Love

24 Wellness Resorts and Hotels You Should Book Right Now

These are the 24 hotels we recommend most for wellness.

January 31, 2025 01:00 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

The Cost of TSA PreCheck Renewal Just Dropped

Air Travel News

Travelers Will Now Pay Less to Renew Their TSA PreCheck

As a growing number of travelers head back to airports, those shorter TSA PreCheck security lines are sounding pretty good right about now.

October 4, 2021 05:19 PM

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Michelle Baran

Space tourism is quickly becoming a tangible reality—what effect will the industry have on the environment?

Fall 2022

The Promise and Peril of Space Tourism

A space tourism industry is being built on the proposition of personal and existential transformation. But at what cost?

October 11, 2022 01:28 PM

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Jessica Camille Aguirre

Islands

This Little-Known Florida Island is a Treat for Mind, Body, and Soul

With outdoor adventure, homemade fare at locally owned eateries, and cultural events, experience complete and total wellness on Amelia Island.

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