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the Grotto in Bruce Peninsula National Park featuring a rocky alcove and turquoise blue water

Cruise

These Lakes Are So Big and Beautiful That You Can Take Multiday Cruises Along Them

Some lakes are as big as a small sea, so perhaps it’s little surprise that on these stunning bodies of water, you can take an overnight cruise to better explore their impressive shores.

May 23, 2024 07:10 PM

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Fran Golden

Front view of a cream-colored Chaumont Castle in France's Loire region with a black roof and lawn interspersed with flowers and bushes in the foreground

River Cruises

There’s an Amazing Way to Explore Some of France’s Most Beautiful Regions—And You May Not Even Know About It

Many people don’t realize how much of France can—and perhaps should—be visited in this truly unique way.

April 10, 2025 08:46 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Hotels

The 9 Best New Hotels in NYC of 2022

Check into one of these new spots near Central Park, over in Brooklyn, and yes, even on Roosevelt Island.

August 3, 2022 02:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

Savor Asia like a Local with these Can’t-Miss Food Tours

Explore Asia’s markets, restaurants, and ingredients in a whole new way—with a food expert.

July 22, 2019 02:41 PM

Two Buddhist monks walk together in the courtyard of a mountain monastery in Bhutan; the exterior is decorated with painted woodcarvings.

Spring 2026

The Busy Person’s Guide to Slow Travel: 20 Thoughtful Trips for Every Type of Traveler

Trip ideas for staying in the moment, from a music-focused itinerary in the American South to an English garden tour (with plenty of stopping to smell the roses).

April 24, 2026 10:31 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

Where to Travel Next

7 of the Best Outdoor Experiences in Toronto

Gardens, parks, islands, and cliffs mean you can enjoy nature when you visit this Canadian City.

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Spring 2024

Walking Ireland’s Wild, Remote, and Rugged Dingle Peninsula

For centuries, the Dingle Way has beckoned those interested in experiencing Ireland’s quieter side.

April 29, 2024 08:57 AM

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Tess Taylor

Young black woman with curly hair sitting in airport, tired, with red rolling suitcase

Travel Tips + Etiquette

We Tried These 5 Unusual Jet Lag Remedies to See If They Work

Jet lag can really put a damper on international travel. Here’s how you might be able to beat it.

January 12, 2026 05:58 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

What’s New In...

This Southern City Is Topping Our Travel Wishlist This Year—Here’s Why

New destination restaurants, updated historic hotels, and a bevy of arts events make Charleston the place to get some Southern flavor.

November 5, 2024 03:56 PM

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Ellen Schmedinghoff

An outcropping of dense pine trees at Emerald Point at sunset in South Lake Tahoe, California

Outdoor Adventure

This California Destination is Perfect for All Types of Travelers

Enjoy fine dining, outdoor adventure, and spa days against one of the world’s most stunning backdrops on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore (which technically includes Nevada, too).

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