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turquoise water of Diablo lake surrounded by pine tree covered mountains in North Cascades National Park, Washington, USA

How to Visit the National Parks for Free in 2025

The U.S. National Park Service has announced the select dates in 2025 when you can enter the parks without paying a fee.

December 31, 2024 06:30 AM

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Michelle Baran

Elderly woman relaxing in rooftop swimming pool with Wheelchair and city skyline view and wheelchair, dubai, united arab emirates

Accessible Travel

What Hotels Get Wrong (and Right) About Accessible Design, From Disabled Travelers

Hotels, listen up: ADA compliance alone often falls short—this is how you should be designing for real guests.

December 18, 2025 04:39 PM

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Kelly Dawson

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

Jaguar rewilding in Caiman Ecological Refuge, in Brazil's Pantanal.

Safari

Venturing into Brazil’s Pantanal Region on a Jaguar Safari

In the Brazilian wetlands, we track jaguars and hyacinth macaws on a wildlife conservation tour in the same time zone as New York City.

October 17, 2022 01:45 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Fairmont Breakers Long Beach opened in 1926. Its facade is white and palm trees line the entrance.

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This Renovated Historic Hotel Offers Beachfront Peace in an Underrated California City

The Fairmont Breakers Long Beach gives travelers several new reasons to head south from L.A.

July 7, 2025 11:09 AM

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Tim Chester

Lake Kussharo Covered with Mist from Bihoro Pass in the Winter, Hokkaido, Japan

Epic Trips

Canoeing, Snowshoeing, and Getting Naked With Strangers in Japan

Embracing “slow adventure” among the lakes and mountains of Eastern Hokkaido.

March 13, 2024 05:12 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Traditional taxi boats in the port of Hydra island in Greece

Islands

Slow Down at These Car-Free Destinations in Europe

No cars, no problem. Grab your walking shoes and slow down at these car-free destinations.

March 31, 2023 05:22 PM

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Sara Lieberman

People playing in a riverbed in Slovenia.

Fall 2023

Learning the Value of Slowing Down on Slovenia’s Juliana Trail

Cheese dumplings, medieval towns, and ancient mountains—one writer hikes the 167-mile-long Juliana Trail.

December 1, 2023 01:06 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Redwood trees in Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve in Mendocino County

Outdoor Adventure

This Underrated California Region Is Getting Three New State Parks

The initiative represents the biggest expansion of California’s state parks system in decades.

May 6, 2026 05:31 PM

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Jackie Bryant

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne recently reopened after a $100 million renovation.

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Is A Luxurious, Florida Family Vacation Actually Possible? At This Newly Updated Ritz-Carlton, Yes.

Following a $100 million renovation, the beachfront Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne delivers family-friendly pools and restaurants, wellness programs, and anticipatory service.

March 24, 2026 03:03 PM

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Matt Meltzer

Mountains during sunset with a river running in front

Outdoor Adventure

When Is the Best Time to Visit Alaska? It Depends on Your Travel Plans.

What you’re hoping to see and do in the 49th state is key to figuring out when to come.

September 24, 2023 11:02 AM

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Bailey Berg

Distant side view of beachfront Casita with flat roof among trees, plus pond in foreground.

Hotel News + Openings

Aman’s First Mexico Resort Is Far From the Cabo Most Travelers Know

Reservations are now open for Amanvari, an 18-casita sanctuary on Baja’s East Cape where desert meets the Sea of Cortez.

May 29, 2026 06:52 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Destination Spotlight

The Most Fun You’ll Have in Europe Might Just Be at a Vegetable Festival

Celebrate the tastiest seasons of the year with asparagus queens, bean cannons, and tomato battles.

April 3, 2025 07:02 AM

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Naomi Tomky

With places like Kāʻanapali Beach only an hour away from the from Kahului airport, it's no wonder 10 million visitors come to Hawai‘i each year.

U.S. Beaches

13 of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Hawai‘i

These beaches, spread across five Hawaiian islands, showcase the beauty of the Aloha State’s coasts.

April 15, 2023 12:20 PM

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Rachel Ng

International Beaches

The Best Beaches in Curaçao

Visit a different one each day of your trip for cliff jumping, cave swimming, snorkeling, and more.

July 7, 2021 12:14 PM

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Riselle Celestina

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