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Explore West Virginia’s rugged highlands with scenic trails, stargazing, and time in the creative hubs of Davis and Thomas.

The Viceroy Riviera Maya is a 41- villa resort set on the sugary-white-sand beach along the Riviera Maya. Surrounded by a lush jungle ambiance dotted with dense with ferns, palms and guava trees, it offers a luxurious retreat for guests 16 and older. Guests are treated to an ancient Maya blessing, performed by the onsite shaman - guaranteed to transform worries into a relaxed mindset to mesh with the tranquil resort. The spa employs Maya healing techniques and traditions, while a lagoon pool, fine-dining restaurant, seaside grill, private pier, fitness center and a library lounge are some of the many guest amenities. A menu of artisanal soaps offers a choice of scents. Once the selection is made, the Soap Concierge slices personalized bars from large blocks of soap for their use. Pet packages are available and include a blessing from the shaman, personalized, hand-made portable pet palapas and personalized menus designed by resort chefs.

From horseback riding and rock climbing to fly fishing, swimming, and camping under the unbelievably clear night skies, there’s never a dull moment in a Wyoming summer.

There’s only one way to make this journey--by narrow gauge railroad, pulled by a vintage steam locomotive. This is a truly iconic experience in the southwest of the state, and one of the ways to feel the full grandeur of the San Juan Mountains. You board the train in the morning at the depot in Durango, just as passengers have been doing since 1882! The trip takes about 3.5 hours and you can either ride the same train back, or opt for the one-hour bus ride down Highway 550. There are a number of cars and classes to choose from, from standard coach to the Knight Sky, an all-glass carriage in First Class that allows views up the stunning canyons (and not just their passing walls). Tickets start at $85.

From beginner-friendly climbing and zip lines to epic white-water rafting and a guided Bridge Walk, this national park in West Virginia has it all.

On this episode of Unpacked: Travel to Listen, host Tim Chester discovers why the Mojave Desert around Joshua Tree has been producing some of rock’s most original music for decades—and why once the desert gets under your skin, it never really lets go.

Unearth roadside attractions and more with this itinerary for the Cowboy State, including fossilized dinosaur tracks at Red Gulch, the sacred indigenous site of Bighorn Medicine Wheel, and eclectic art galleries.

Cruise the Adriatic and Aegean in style, visiting Montenegro, Albania, and Greece along the way.

Enjoy spas, swimming holes, stargazing, and forest bathing with this eight-day travel itinerary.

Immerse yourself in natural and cultural wonders as you uncover an enchanting landscape of ancient rock formations and underground cities.

On this episode of Unpacked: Travel to Listen, host Tim Chester discovers how Minneapolis became one of America’s most original music cities—and why, a decade after Prince’s passing, the sound he created has never been more alive.

From steam trains and stargazing to mineral springs and river hikes, this itinerary captures the state’s landscapes and culture.