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Outdoor Adventure

It’s Year of the Horse: Swim With Horses, Go on Horseback Safari, or Ride to Castles on These Adventures

Saddle up on these equestrian tours around the world.

April 7, 2026 12:54 PM

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Francesca Krempa

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Travel Plan This Holiday Season: A Backup Plan

Amidst ever-changing COVID regulations and airline hiccups, it might be helpful to have a backup plan for your backup plan this year.

October 20, 2021 01:43 PM

The Best Campsites Near Major U.S. Cities

Camping

The Best Campsites Within an Hour’s Drive of Major U.S. Cities

From New York to San Francisco, these urban-adjacent spots will get you out of the city and into nature fast.

April 5, 2024 08:21 AM

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Shawnté Salabert

Longreads

Why I Always Visit a Cemetery When I Travel

Visiting burial sites can boost your health and perspective while offering a unique travel experience.

February 12, 2025 05:21 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Air Travel News

5G Rollout Delayed After Airlines Warn of Major Disruptions

Carriers want the new service—which they say could wreak havoc on air travel—to be banned within two miles of airport runways.

January 18, 2022 04:10 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

U.S. Passport booklet filled with stamps

Visas + Passports

You Can Now Get Your U.S. Passport Faster, the State Department Says

The estimated processing times for passport applications have dropped.

November 7, 2023 07:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Boats at the sunset on Fatu Hiva bay, Marquesas island, French Polynesia

Ocean Cruises

Island-Hopping Tahiti Gets an Upgrade on This Revamped Iconic Cruise Ship

The quintessentially French Polynesian luxury cruise ship “Paul Gauguin” has been freshly remodeled and explores some of the region’s more remote island destinations.

September 21, 2022 10:08 PM

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Fran Golden

Air Travel News

Why Europe Air Travel Is Such a Mess Right Now

The airport lines are long, and lost luggage is piling up. It’s going to be a chaotic summer for travelers in Europe.

June 23, 2022 03:42 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Outdoor Adventure

Gorgeous Beaches, Small Towns, and Waterfalls: This Is One of the Most Beautiful Islands in the U.S.

These are the 10 best ways to take advantage of Hawai‘i’s most outdoorsy island.

May 7, 2025 02:37 PM

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Rachel Ng

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Time to Visit Hawai‘i

Want to take a road trip in O‘ahu or snorkel in Moloka‘i? This is when you should consider visiting the Aloha state.

October 17, 2023 01:31 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Photo Essays

This “Elephant Village” Is Incredibly Hard to Reach. That’s a Good Thing

For those who make it to Dzanga Bai, a reward awaits: This elephant stronghold remains one of Africa’s least visited spectacles.

August 20, 2025 10:12 AM

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Chris Schalkx

Summer 2025

State Parks, Cherry Orchards, Dark Skies: Door County Is One of the Midwest’s Best-Kept Secrets

Door County has more state parks and shoreline than any other county in Wisconsin. And thanks to a new generation of creatives, the peninsula is changing in the very best sort of way.

August 20, 2025 10:07 AM

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Emma John

Weekend Getaways

12 of the Best Small-Town Weekend Getaways in Texas

Whether you’re looking for sandy beaches, a romantic escape, or an outdoor adventure, Texas has it all.

November 2, 2023 01:34 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Hotels

The Best Hotels in Martinique for a Truly Local Stay

Experience Martinique’s beautiful setting and Creole culture at these unique accommodations.

March 30, 2022 07:35 PM

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Dana Givens

You're not likely to see other cruise ships on Costa Rica's relaxed Playa del Coco.

Small Ship Cruises

A New Small-Ship Cruise from Mexico to Costa Rica Takes Passengers Far off the Beaten Cruise Path

A repositioning sailing offers improvised exploration of under-the-radar coastal towns and beaches and the chance to slow down while at sea.

January 24, 2023 12:01 PM

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Jeri Clausing

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