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South Africa’s Big Five parks and reserves draw the lion’s share of attention from nature-loving foreigners, but several conservation areas offer travelers new perspectives of the country’s culture, history, and biodiverse landscapes.

Here’s the full schedule of 2024 dates when advance reservations will be necessary and how and when to nab them.

Quiet Parks International has selected parks, trails, and wilderness where you can escape noise pollution and finally find that ultimate luxury: some good old-fashioned silence.

The Red Sea region in Saudi Arabia is quickly becoming a playground for next-level hotel design.

Alaska combines stunning scenery and charming port stops with exemplary service, making it an easy way to explore the Last Frontier’s highlights by sea.

The popular park’s reservation system had been in limbo, but the National Park Service has unveiled details for the 2025 season, and all bookings will open on May 6—so mark your calendars.

Occupying a peaceful corner of Costa Rica’s biodiverse Peninsula Papagayo, the new Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, lets travelers commune deeply with nature and local culture.

Catch the sunrise on canyon hikes, take an aerial tram to a forested mountaintop, then squeeze in a few rounds of night golf on a world-renowned course in Greater Palm Springs.

With enough snow melt and a clear sky, viewers can spot Horsetail Fall’s famed “firefall” from February 11 to 26 this year. But with no reservations required this year, the natural phenomenon is likely to attract more crowds than usual.

Enjoy a celestial show every night in these ultra-dark locations around the globe.

Travelers flying through select U.S. airports can reserve a free TSA security screening time before departure.

It’s possible to have an epic, unforgettable trip that’s also conscious of the changing climate. These six trips are proof of that.

If you love stargazing, visit one of these 9 top spots—including Great Basin National Park and Galloway Forest Park—around the world.

To escape the crowds and get to the essence of the United States’ magnificent natural treasures, embark on one of these special outdoor expeditions.

Experience the unrivaled highs and lows of chasing the jungle’s most elusive cat.