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Yosemite’s Giant Sequoia Grove Reopens After Nearly Three Years

One of Yosemite National Park’s most popular attractions is finally open to the public again after being closed to improve access to the site’s giant sequoias.

June 15, 2018 03:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing Tips + Gear

Essential Gear for Serious Walkers

On city sidewalks or mountain trails, the right equipment can spell the difference between ecstasy and agony.

January 10, 2018 05:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

The Future of Travel

How Vaccine Passports Will Actually Work

The high-tech versions of yellow immunization cards are on their way.

December 22, 2020 07:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

National Parks

The Grand Canyon Is the Newest Dark Sky Park in the United States

A great stargazing destination just got even better.

June 7, 2019 06:46 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Natural Wonders

Another “Super Bloom” Expected in Southern California

This rare phenomenon transforms deserts into a riot of color.

March 8, 2017 05:40 PM

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Matt Villano

Fall 2025

In Botswana, Tracking Lions and Elephants—By Bike

Contributing writer Chris Colin travels halfway around the world with his family to take a first-of-its-kind safari, and emerges changed in more ways than one.

October 30, 2025 08:25 AM

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Chris Colin

Travel Tales

Meet the Artisans Keeping Tuscany’s Bookmaking Culture Alive

Writer Lisa Abend steps inside the small, family-run workshops where the ancient art of bookmaking lives on and sees a side of Italy too many travelers miss.

November 30, 2020 05:42 PM

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Lisa Abend

The views from the Sable Hotel on Chicago's Navy Pier are hard to beat.

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in Chicago

Whether you’re after downtown luxe or an intro to a new neighborhood, we’ve got you covered.

August 4, 2022 12:08 PM

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Elaine Glusac

History + Culture

To Uncover the Heart of Beirut, Take a Walk With This Local

After a four-year hiatus, Ronnie Chatah’s popular walking tours are once again helping locals and visitors dive deeper into the Lebanese capital.

April 26, 2018 04:56 PM

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Alexandra Talty

Family Travel

This California Ranch Delights Kids With Beekeeping, Bat-Hunting, and Friendly Goats

The 500-acre outdoor playground Carmel Valley Ranch has several new family-friendly additions that will keep everyone occupied for days—without a screen in sight.

October 9, 2019 05:13 PM

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Tim Chester

Water Sports

Move Over, Paddleboards—This Is the New Hot Aquatic Craze

Schiller Bikes are revolutionizing the way people break a sweat on the water.

December 9, 2016 02:58 PM

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Matt Villano

4 Days In

How to Spend 4 Days in Berlin, According to Locals

The ideal itinerary includes Berlin Wall murals, WWII flea markets, dance clubs, and juicy meats.

August 29, 2025 12:53 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Disney Cruise Line's new 4,000-passenger 'Disney Wish' launched in July 2022.

Ocean Cruises

Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship Has Launched—Here’s Who Will Love It

Calling all Disney theme park fans— this is the only Disney cruise ship with an actual ride on it.

August 4, 2022 06:21 PM

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Fran Golden

Art + Culture

10 Great Travel Destinations for Art Lovers

From a Japanese art island to a creative colony among ancient olive groves in Israel, these are the global art towns, big and small, we’d happily visit.

November 10, 2021 11:18 AM

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Alex V. Cipolle

Martinhal Lisbon Oriente is located 30 minutes outside the city center and has a white exterior with balconies.

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Lisbon

Beauty, charm, and history infuse scores of hotels in Portugal’s capital city. To help you choose where to stay, here are 10 of the best hotels in Lisbon.

May 30, 2024 11:05 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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