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Discover Literary and Pop Culture Attractions During Scotland’s “Year of Stories”

Exploring locations that provide the stunning backdrop to stories written and created in—or inspired by—Scotland adds up to an illuminating, unforgettable trip.

Sponsored by Visit Scotland

Family Travel

9 Last-Minute Summer Family Getaways in the U.S.

Fall is around the corner, but there’s still time to take the kids somewhere special.

July 29, 2021 05:20 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

Fall 2024

My Mom’s Dementia Was Getting Worse. I Hoped a Mother-Daughter Cruise Would Help Us Reconnect

Travel can heal, but not in ways we may expect. Writer Ashlea Halpern boards a cruise with her mother, who has dementia, with the hope of bringing them both joy and connection.

October 23, 2024 03:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Underwater shot of diver in bikini next to large humpback whale

Outdoor Adventure

A Scuba Diver’s Guide to the Best Places in the World to Explore Underwater

From Fiji to Mexico and beyond, these are the essential places to dive deep.

September 11, 2025 03:04 PM

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Terry Ward

Sunset on Lake Michigan at Saugatuck, Michigan

Where to Go in Summer

7 Beautiful Lakeside Getaways Across the U.S.

A weekend getaway at one of these lakes is good for the soul.

April 25, 2023 08:17 AM

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Amy Bizzarri

Gondolas in a canal on the Adriatic Coast of Italy

Cruise

These Fun, New Themed Cruises Are Calling Your Name

Are you a food lover, a wine enthusiast, a history buff? Ponant has you covered with its inspiring new collection of themed cruises.

Sponsored by Ponant

Food + Drink

Why Dining in This Canadian Province Is Unlike Anywhere Else

Nova Scotia combines its famous lobster with innovative chefs and delicious wines to make an unforgettable experience.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

(Left) Glenaeagles bedroom with wooden canopy bed and pink sofa, (Right) Fife arms bedroom with bed with tartan throw

Hotels

These Are the 2 Best Hotels in Scotland. And I’m Declaring a Winner.

This round of “Which Stay Wins?” puts Gleneagles’ rambunctious energy against the Fife Arms’ maximalist whimsy. Which comes out on top?

September 9, 2025 03:57 PM

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Mark Ellwood

The Future of Travel

Kauai Will Allow Visitors to Quarantine Within Resorts—if They Wear a Tracking Device

At approved properties, guests will be able to move around in their “resort bubble” during their mandatory quarantine.

September 16, 2020 07:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Forget Bordeaux, the Jura Is France’s Next Big Wine Destination

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Go to This Lesser-Known French Wine Region for Bubbly, Alpine Lakes, and Comté Cheese

Forget about the crowds in Champagne or the Rhône Valley and head northeast to Jura.

July 31, 2025 10:39 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Rocky coastline of Lake Superior in Big Bay State Park in La Pointe on Madeline Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin USA

Outdoor Adventure

Scout For Shipwrecks and Glimpse the Northern Lights on This Underrated Coastline in the Midwest

Wisconsin’s coast—with its cliff jumping, sea kayaking, and winter surfing—offers plenty of fun experiences.

May 21, 2025 02:40 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Cities We Love

Our Sights Are on Charleston This Year—and This Neighborhood Is Especially Worth a Visit

Just north of the heart of downtown, this historic residential area is the place to stay, shop, and especially eat.

January 16, 2025 02:54 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Food + Drink

7 Foods in Malta to Try on Your Next Trip

When visiting this Mediterranean island nation, fill up on rabbit stew, fish pie, Maltese bread, and plenty of date pastries.

February 27, 2023 05:20 PM

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Dave Seminara

Aerial view of Cortez beach with sand beach, with wooden piers, and beach houses on Anna Maria Island, Florida.

U.S. Beaches

7 Airbnb Beach Houses Still Available to Rent This Summer

Summer vacation rentals are booking up fast in the United States in 2024—but it’s not too late.

June 7, 2024 01:46 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Camping

The 10 Best State Parks in Texas You Need to Visit

Desert mountains, sandy beaches, clear blue rivers, and deep canyons. The Lone Star State has it all—and you can find it in a state park.

March 31, 2022 04:57 PM

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Mae Hamilton

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