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Road Trips

7 Detour-Worthy Hot Springs Within an Hour’s Drive of Route 66

Cars refuel in gas stations, and humans recharge in thermal waters.

February 18, 2026 12:03 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Hotels We Love

The Best Hot Springs Hotels Around the World for a Soothing Soak

Across Japan, Iceland, Italy, and beyond, these hotels offer mineral-rich waters, noteworthy design, and immersive landscapes.

May 5, 2026 09:23 AM
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Bailey Berg
Outdoor Adventure

8 Festive National Parks for the Holidays, From Carols in a Cave to a First-Class Polar Express Train

From the Smokies to Hot Springs, celebrate the season with snowman scavenger hunts, sailing or skiing with Santa, and snowball competitions.

November 24, 2025 03:10 PM
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Matt Kirouac
National Parks

This National Park in Japan Has Hundreds of Hot Spring Pools and the Country’s Most Popular Onsen

Japanese locals have been voting these the top thermal waters since the 1400s.

January 30, 2026 03:17 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Stay Here Next

What It’s Like to Stay in Iceland’s Most Remote Hotel

Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll is making Iceland’s central highlands an all-seasons destination for those adventurous enough to make the trek.

June 21, 2024 05:45 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Cities We Love

The Afar Insider’s Guide to Detroit

Motor City locals share the best of the city, from open-fire kitchens and late-night dance floors to museum galleries and mural-covered markets.

Sponsored by Visit Detroit
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
Hotel News + Openings

Few Hotels and Restaurants Join Relais & Châteaux Each Year. Here Are the Latest Additions—and How They Got In

The newest members include a forest retreat in Georgia, a reef-side resort in Belize, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in Alsace.

March 16, 2026 10:17 AM
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Vicki Denig
Holiday Travel

Where to Find Europe’s Most Festive, Unique, and Family-Friendly Christmas Markets

Visit craft-filled wooden stalls, sip mulled wine and hot chocolate, and take in the glittering lights at these nine Christmas markets.

October 18, 2025 04:54 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Where to Travel Next

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Take Your Kids. Really.

Spas, saunas, and hot springs that welcome kids offer the opportunity to rethink what the wellness experience actually is—and who it is for.

January 23, 2026 12:03 PM
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Michelle Baran
Style + Design

Shop Local in Knoxville, America’s First Maker City

Meet the artisans, tour working studios, and shop locally made goods in Knoxville, a city built on craftsmanship and creativity.

Sponsored by Visit Knoxville
Hotels

The Best Time to Book a Hotel Room, According to Travel Experts

The early bird doesn’t always get the worm when it comes to booking a hotel room.

January 15, 2025 12:42 AM
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Deb Hopewell
Outdoor Adventure

Multicolored Thermal Pools Make This Portuguese Island the Ultimate Hot Springs Crawl

On São Miguel, you could drive to the pools in one day or over a long weekend.

April 10, 2026 12:24 PM
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Regan Stephens
Outdoor Adventure

7 Lesser-Known Ski Destinations to Avoid the Lift Lines

Add a new destination to the exhilaration of skiing.

January 31, 2024 03:58 PM
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Dan Koday
Hotels

7 Tokyo Hotels That Are Chic, Central, and Under $300

Several new design-forward hotels offer a less-expensive, more-immersive way to visit Japan’s capital city.

May 27, 2025 11:00 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto

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