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Fairmont Breakers Long Beach opened in 1926. Its facade is white and palm trees line the entrance.

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This Renovated Historic Hotel Offers Beachfront Peace in an Underrated California City

The Fairmont Breakers Long Beach gives travelers several new reasons to head south from L.A.

July 7, 2025 11:09 AM

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Tim Chester

Father and Children Exploring Desert Landscape

National Parks

Top 10 U.S. National Parks to Visit With Kids

America’s parks are the ultimate outdoor classroom for toddlers and teens alike.

July 21, 2023 01:23 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

The balcony view from Nido, the rooftop restaurant at the Loren at Lady Bird Lake.

Hotels

This Lakefront Boutique Hotel Gives Guests Easy Access to Austin Highlights

Here’s why we love the Loren at Lady Bird Lake. Plus: Five exciting destinations within easy walking distance.

November 25, 2022 08:30 AM

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Mae Hamilton

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Outdoor Adventure

7 Ways That Exploring Southern Africa by Land and Water Is Better

From river cruises to exclusive jungle lodges, the pioneering river cruise line, CroisiEurope, brings its distinctive approach to an extraordinary part of the world.

Sponsored by CroisiEurope

Backpacker on top of Clouds Rest looking down into Yosemite Valley

National Parks

How to Avoid the Crowds in America’s Most Visited National Parks

Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier are among the most popular U.S. national parks—here’s how to get off the beaten path when visiting.

July 23, 2025 10:52 AM

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Bailey Berg

The Marina at Mackinac Island with Saint Anne's church and the historic Victorian houses a sunset shot from Lake Michigan

Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places in the U.S. for Summer Travel

Ten places for the perfect summer vacation.

March 19, 2025 04:05 PM

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Mark Ellwood

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History + Culture

7 Places to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

Enjoy an enlightening trip when you visit one of these destinations filled with Hispanic culture and history.

September 12, 2022 12:01 PM

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Staff

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

Starry sky over a canyon with shrubbery in the foreground

National Parks

9 Incredible U.S. National Parks for Stargazing

These are the country’s best parks to see the night sky.

July 11, 2024 09:12 AM

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Anna Fiorentino

Lone tent on a grassy field by the ocean

U.S. Beaches

Wake Up to the Waves at These Beautiful Beach Camping Spots in California

Go right from your sleeping bag to the sand at one of these 14 beachside campsites.

June 16, 2025 02:13 AM

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Jessie Beck

Moving from the Caribbean to Texas, the dust storm is about to impact Florida.

A 2,000-mile-wide plume will affect asthma conditions, sunsets, temperatures, and even hurricanes.

June 4, 2025 11:36 AM

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Kinsey Gidick

Aerial view of country roads in South Dakota

Road Trips

The Best Road Trips in the Midwest

These 12 road trips across the American Midwest highlight the region’s best drives, from Ohio’s Lake Erie coast to Wisconsin’s Driftless Area and Nebraska’s wide-open plains.

March 18, 2026 09:11 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

A high view of Avalon Bay in California, with Catalina Casino in the foreground.

Road Trips

The Ultimate Southern California Road Trip

From coastal luxury to desert escapes, these ten iconic locations will guide you through the heart of Southern California.

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