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Walking across the turquoise pond at Plitvice Lakes National Park, which covers nearly 30,000 hectares.

A First-Timer’s Guide to Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia

The biggest mistake a traveler can make? Attempting to tackle Croatia’s oldest—and largest—park too quickly. Here’s what to know before you go.

August 11, 2022 12:50 PM

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Jonathan Bousfield

Water Sports

The Best Costa Rica Surf Camps for Every Type of Surfer

Warm water, year-round waves, and Costa Rica’s relaxed “pura vida” spirit have made this Central American country one of the most popular surf destinations in the world.

August 9, 2023 01:58 PM

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Deb Hopewell

Tips + News

Venice Gondoliers Say Tourists Weigh Too Much, Cut Capacity on Boats

Add weight shaming to Venice’s list of 2020 problems.

July 23, 2020 05:49 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Tips + News

Egyptian Archeologists Uncover 30 Ancient Coffins With Mummies Intact

The largest discovery of its kind in more than a century will go on display to the public when the Grand Egyptian Museum opens in 2020.

October 25, 2019 12:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Style + Design

Planning for a Riverfront Makeover, Detroit Continues Its Urban Reboot

A competition to design a new park on the Detroit River illuminates the Motor City’s impressive makeover.

March 22, 2018 09:45 AM

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Matthew Phenix

COVID + Travel

CDC Issues New Advice for International Travelers: Get 2 COVID Tests

The agency has laid out new guidelines to help reduce the risks when traveling internationally.

November 24, 2020 12:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel for Good

Tour Operator Explorandes Collaborates With Locals to Show You the Real Peru

The latest in our Tour Operators That Give Back Series meets the adventure travel pioneers specializing in remote and rural Peru.

September 13, 2021 12:28 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Hotels

California Hotels Are Opening Amid Unclear Rules

Even though the state and L.A. County are at odds about whether it’s safe and even permitted, hotels across California are reopening to leisure travelers.

June 4, 2020 02:01 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

History + Culture

How to Experience an Unexpected Side of Belize

On your next trip to the Central American country, get immersed in Garifuna culture.

January 24, 2020 05:56 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Natural Wonders

Gray Whale Migration Is in Full Swing on the West Coast

You can often see them from land.

March 31, 2017 07:10 PM

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Matt Villano

Tips + News

As NYC Reopens, This Is What Summer in the City Looks Like in 2020

New York is experiencing a summer unlike any other in order to control the coronavirus outbreak.

July 20, 2020 02:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

An overlook of the Pacific Ocean near San Luis Obispo

Road Trips

The 8 Best Things to Do, Eat, and See in and Around San Luis Obispo, California

From feasting on pastries at the Madonna Inn to sipping chardonnay at Chamisal Vineyards, these are some of the best things to do in and around the Central Coast city.

July 30, 2023 08:00 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Food + Drink

Pop Quiz: Test Your Soda Knowledge

How well do you know some of the most popular U.S. drinks?

July 19, 2017 07:37 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Summer 2022

Secret Snowballs? Inside the “Alternative Universe” of New Orleans Pop-Ups

In New Orleans, pop-up is a place, a verb—and a lifestyle.

August 11, 2022 05:03 PM

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Leslie Pariseau

Tips + News

Why Are the Borders Between the U.S. and Europe Still Closed—and When Will They Open?

Between the upcoming U.S. presidential election, the number of governments and entities that need to work together and agree, and reciprocity issues, there are a lot of hurdles.

October 12, 2020 05:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

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