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Aerial view of the Oak Island Lighthouse on Caswell Beach.

6 Romantic Beaches That Offer a Quieter NC Coast

Fewer crowds, slower days, and plenty of space to reconnect on the Brunswick Islands

Sponsored by Brunswick County Tourism Development Authority

The painted, gilded, curved ceiling, of the Wieskirche in Germany, flanked by ornate columns and sculptures.

UNESCO Heritage Sites in Germany Where You Can Embrace the Monk’s Life

Explore rich religious traditions and outstanding architecture at the country’s most magnificent cathedrals and monasteries.

Sponsored by Hilton and the German National Tourist Board

Cities We Love

Why the Block Is Asheville’s Must-Visit Neighborhood

Asheville’s historic strip is buzzing again, with a mix of people and places that bring its remarkable past into the present.

February 22, 2022 03:50 PM

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Lia Picard

Epic Trips

The World’s Most Magical Places to See the Northern Lights

This is your year to see the aurora borealis. Here’s where and how to see this most astounding of celestial shows in 2026.

March 9, 2026 08:42 AM

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Sarah Buder

Food + Drink

This Caribbean Food Festival Wasn’t Made for Tourists—and That’s Why It’s So Good

Held every Presidents’ Day weekend, St. Croix’s agricultural fair celebrates farming heritage with performances, rare foods, and a homecoming spirit.

January 30, 2026 09:26 AM

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Nikki Miller-Ka

A blue U.S. passport lying flat on a table with a couple of pens in the background

Visas + Passports

New Passport Offices Are Opening in These 6 U.S. Cities

More U.S. nationals than ever before are applying for passports. To help keep up with the demand, the State Department plans to open additional passport agencies.

June 25, 2024 04:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

A boat of tourists floats through the water of New Zealand's Waitomo Glowworm Caves. A guide is standing in the boat pointing to the ceiling where many many small blue lights shine like a starry night, but it's inside the cave

Outdoor Adventure

Bioluminescent Bays, Caves, and Parks: What Causes the Glow and Where to See It

Nature has given us some pretty incredible things—and creatures that glow in the night are at the top of the list. Here’s why bioluminescence happens and where you can travel to see it.

September 7, 2023 04:45 PM

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Nathalie Alonso

Borealis Base Camp is located in a private boreal forest in Interior Alaska.

Stay Here Next

This Hotel Is One of the Best Places in Alaska for Aurora Viewing

This remote glamping retreat in Interior Alaska offers a comfortable base for unparalleled northern lights sightings.

March 28, 2023 01:51 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Northern Lights swirl above pines in Alaska.

Natural Wonders

Alaska Has Some of the Best Northern Lights Views. Here’s How to Catch the Celestial Show.

Here is where (and how) to view the northern lights in the 49th state.

January 16, 2025 02:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

You and 11 guests can charter the “Titania,” which was used for filming iconic scenes featuring Dodi and Diana in the hit Netflix show.

December 9, 2023 09:00 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Air Travel News

Delta Just Added Tons of Alaska Flights From Across the U.S.

We could probably all use a summer of beautiful mountain landscapes, bear sightings, tundra hikes, and whale watching.

March 12, 2021 05:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

12 Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins You Can Rent on Airbnb and Vrbo

Hotels

16 Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins You Can Rent on Airbnb and Vrbo

Plan a getaway to the Blue Ridge Mountains with one of these isolated cabins you can rent in North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or Georgia.

November 10, 2023 02:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

People hiking in a region that looks like Patagonia with exclamation and check symbols above it

Travel Tips + Etiquette

If You’re Using AI to Plan Your Travel, Beware These 4 Common Mistakes the Bots Keep Making

AI has totally reinvented trip planning—that is, when it’s not leading you astray.

December 23, 2025 02:34 PM

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Craig Stoltz

New York gets even more exciting during the most wonderful time of the year.

Holiday Travel

8 U.S. Cities Putting Their Own Spins on the Holidays, From Festive Boat Parades to Nouveau Nutcrackers

American cities are ringing in the holiday season with unique local traditions, including country music concerts in Nashville and film-focused festivities in Los Angeles.

November 24, 2025 10:37 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Lit up christmas tree in front of an ornate european-style building in philadelphia

Holiday Travel

10 European-Style Christmas Markets in the U.S. for Glühwein, Danish Cookies, and Swedish Santa

These markets have all the fairy-tale appeal—no passport required.

November 21, 2025 04:53 AM

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Caitlin Morton

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