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How 2 People Are Making 63 National Parks More Accessible for People of Color

Disappointed by the low percentages of people of color visiting U.S. national parks, Diamon Clark and Kristen Walker are creating a sense of ownership through Our Parks Too.

February 1, 2024 07:30 AM

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Mazuba Kapambwe

A female hiker and a male hiker look out from a viewpoint at the mountains of Park City. The sky is a pale blue as the sun sets and casts a shadow on the mountaintops.

Outdoor Adventure

What to Do in Park City When It’s Not Winter

Think Park City is only for skiing and winter sports? Visit in summer to hike, bike, raft, and ride alpine coasters through Utah’s Wasatch Mountains.

Sponsored by Visit Park City

Hotels

These 5 Hotels Aim to Make Solo Travel Easier

Traveling alone? More hotels are helping solo travelers make connections, stay safe, and have big adventures.

August 28, 2024 03:01 PM

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Alexandra Cheney

a rendering shows the glass top of a hotel tower peaking through pink clouds over Dubai

Hotel News + Openings

Dubai’s Next Luxury Hotel Is Set to Be the Tallest in the World—and Reservations Are Now Open

The 1,004-room, 82-floor Ciel Dubai Marina will become the latest over-the-top hotel in a city known for its glamour and superlatives.

October 13, 2025 04:15 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Food + Drink

Gullah-Geechee Cuisine Is Finally Getting Its Due in Charleston

In South Carolina’s Lowcountry, descendants of the Gullah-Geechee, Africans brought to the state during slavery, are reviving the cuisine that defined the city.

November 17, 2022 12:33 PM

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Tara Donaldson

Fall 2022

25 Days, 9 Countries, 1,959 Miles: Seeing Europe by Train

For one British writer left adrift by Brexit, a cross-continental train trip might be the best way to reconnect with her European neighbors.

October 13, 2022 06:59 PM

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Emma John

Packing Tips + Gear

6 Best, Editor-Tested Travel Neck Pillows for Your Next Long Flight

Finding the right travel pillow is a must for getting better sleep at 40,000 feet.

October 28, 2022 04:45 PM

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Jane Sung

The circular Hirshhorn Museum building with three rows of windows, as viewed from an interior courtyard

What’s New In...

What’s New in Washington, D.C. This Fall

Don’t let election season scare you away: The nation’s capital has plenty of other exciting things to offer in the coming months.

October 9, 2024 09:01 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

The rooftop pool of the Pendry Park City

Where to Travel Next

This Park City, Utah Resort Is the Ultimate Base for a Group Trip

Treat yourself and your friends to Park City’s best shopping, dining, and outdoor adventures.

Sponsored by Virginia Beach

Napa Valley's mustard fields in the spring.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

There Are Other Things to Do in Napa Valley Apart From Taste Wine. These Are Our Favorites.

In the Napa Valley, it’s not just sip, spit, repeat. Here are some other new and exciting ways to explore the renowned wine region.

September 13, 2024 08:08 AM

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Matt Villano

Outdoor Adventure

A Road Trip Through Jordan’s Most Fascinating Sites

Take a road trip through Jordan’s ancient sites and daily life with this route from Amman to the lowest point on Earth.

May 26, 2022 04:12 PM

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Kristin Braswell

The hills of Chile's Araucanía Region are aflame with oranges and red during April and May.

Destination Spotlight

Obsessed With Fall Foliage? These Southern Hemisphere Spots Are Peaking Right Now

Bask in the golds, oranges, and reds of these places where you can witness the changing of the color guard on the flip side of the equator.

March 24, 2025 09:16 AM

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Hillary Richard

Albuquerque is home to the annual Balloon Fiesta, where more than 500 balloons take off in one mass ascension for nine days each fall.

Destination Spotlight

8 Things to Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ride in the basket of a hot air balloon, paddleboard on the Rio Grande, and nosh on chile-covered everything in New Mexico’s largest city.

October 7, 2022 03:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

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