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This 1,200-Mile Colorado Bike Trip Is a Cyclist’s Dream

With bike tour operator Cycle of Life Adventures, you can spend 26 days enjoying some of the state’s most stunning national parks and best trails.

February 13, 2020 07:44 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Beat the Crowds at Banff National Park

These tips will help you seek out the best scenery—and the fewest tourists—in Canada’s most popular national park.

December 20, 2018 04:54 PM

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Billie Cohen

Rear of red Tesla Model S while charging at Tesla Supercharger Station.

Road Trips

The Complicated Reality of EV Road Trips

Lessons learned taking a Tesla road trip.

April 30, 2024 05:56 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

How to Avoid Getting Fined When You Go Through U.S. Customs

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What Will—And Won’t—Get You a Fine at U.S. Customs

The wrong thing in your bag—a forgotten piece of fruit, for instance, or a handmade souvenir—could cost you and disrupt your international travels for months to come.

December 15, 2023 11:44 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Sail to Hawai'i, French Polynesia, Singapore, across Asia and the Middle East on the all-suite 'Seven Seas Mariner.'

Expedition Cruises

7 Incredible Around-the-World Cruises to Book Now

If you have time to spare and want to visit a treasure trove of destinations from the comfort of a ship, these global sailings are well worth the splurge.

September 7, 2022 02:30 PM

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Fran Golden

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate in Charlottesville, Virginia

A University of Virginia alum revisits Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello to find much has changed.

January 30, 2023 05:09 PM

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Taryn White

Food + Drink

A Barbecue-and-Brewery Tour of Kansas City

Pair burnt ends with craft beers for a delicious way to experience KC.

May 25, 2021 12:47 PM

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Pete Dulin

History + Culture

Rent Issa Rae’s South L.A. Airbnb for Super Bowl Sunday

The “Insecure” star and creator transformed a South L.A. home located in the neighborhood she grew up in into an Airbnb rental that showcases and celebrates the area’s Black culture.

February 7, 2022 07:52 PM

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Mae Hamilton

COVID + Travel

This Is When Caribbean Islands Are Reopening for Tourism

A country-by-country guide to which islands are welcoming back international travelers—plus the new rules that aim to keep both visitors and locals safe from COVID-19.

October 20, 2020 07:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

6 Ways to Prevent Altitude Sickness

Altitude sickness can strike anyone, but travelers have a few ways to reduce the risk—including drinking water, ascending slowly, and getting rescue insurance.

October 22, 2024 08:02 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Travel for Good

An Electric Road Trip From L.A. to Las Vegas Is Easier Than You May Think

Many people fly the 300-mile journey, but the eco-option is getting more and more feasible.

December 17, 2021 02:36 PM

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Tim Chester

Visas + Passports

Saudi Arabia Will Start Issuing Tourist Visas for the First Time Ever

The conservative Middle Eastern kingdom will offer tourist visas in a push to lessen its dependence on the oil industry.

September 27, 2019 08:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Family Travel

3 Caribbean Getaways the Whole Family Will Love

From a hidden paradise in the Dominican Republic to the private beachfronts of Cancún and Punta Cana, these resorts cater to all ages—and are all about fun and relaxation.

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