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The Best Winter Road Trips in the U.S.

Why winter is the best time to take a leisurely trip through the South or visit Utah’s popular national parks.

December 5, 2023 01:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Road Trips

7 Coastal U.S. Road Trips With Incredible Views

Skip the views of seemingly endless interstate for an inspiring expanse of blue.

June 17, 2025 01:52 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Weekend Getaways

Why North Fork, Long Island, Is the Coastal Escape You Need

Wine country and beach life are only a couple hours from Manhattan.

September 8, 2023 05:26 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Restaurants + Cafés

6 of the Best Things to Eat and Drink in Asheville

Come to Asheville for the farmhouse ales, stay for the chaat, biscuits, and crudo

August 7, 2024 03:30 PM

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Julie H. Case

Hiking + Cycling

The Great Way to See Canada’s Scenic Beauty That Many Travelers Miss

The best way to explore the country’s wilderness in winter? Fat biking.

March 20, 2025 03:09 PM

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Steve Lyons

COVID + Travel

Zimbabwe Floods Victoria Falls With Vaccines to Help Tourism

Thanks to a high vaccination rate, Victoria Falls mostly has been spared the current wave of COVID-19 that has swept across the rest of Zimbabwe and southern Africa.

August 10, 2021 01:22 PM

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Farai Mutsaka

Hawaii beach Honolulu city travel landscape of Waikiki beach and Diamond Head mountain peak at sunset, Oahu island, USA vacation.

U.S. Beaches

The U.S. Has Nearly 100,000 Miles of Shoreline—These Are the Prettiest Beaches

These nine beaches stand out for both natural beauty and distinct character.

July 14, 2025 05:58 PM

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Becca Blond

Breathtaking scenic aerial view of Doubtful Lake from Sahale Arm on the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park.

National Parks

11 Underrated, Crowd-Free U.S. National Parks to Visit in 2026 With No Foreign Visitor Fees

As new entry fees for international travelers take effect at several of the country’s busiest parks, these destinations offer equally striking landscapes without the added costs.

March 23, 2026 02:28 PM

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Emily Pennington

Exterior of Cape Cod rental home with white picket fence

U.S. Beaches

7 Airbnbs in Cape Cod to Book for a Coastal Getaway

Whether you’re searching for a five-bedroom house or a cozy beachfront cottage, this collection of highly vetted Airbnbs has something for every type of traveler.

April 25, 2024 08:48 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Retro Charm Lives on at These Independent U.S. Ski Resorts

Winter Sports

Where to Ski in the U.S. for Fewer Crowds, Lower Prices, and Local Charm

From Maine to California, these 6 independently owned ski resorts are low on crowds, high on retro charm.

January 14, 2026 02:44 AM

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Anna Fiorentino

The River Danube bisects Hungary, a chain bridge connecting the hilly, western half of the city called Buda with the flat, eastern part called Pest.

Where to Go in Fall

11 Best Places to Travel in September

These locations all shine during the shoulder season.

June 30, 2025 03:00 PM

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Mark Ellwood

An overhead shot of a table filled with Korean food, including steak, fried chicken, pickles, cocktails, and pizza

Food + Drink

Calgary’s Restaurant and Bar Scene Is Booming—Here’s Where to Eat and Drink Right Now

The third-largest city in Canada is moving beyond “meat and potatoes” with a forward-thinking restaurant and bar scene that’s among the most exciting in the nation.

November 19, 2025 12:41 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Road Trips

Sing Your Way Along This Music Lover’s Route 66 Road Trip

Musical landmarks to vist—and songs to play on the car stereo—on a trip along the Mother Road.

November 14, 2025 07:35 AM

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Justin Goldman

Hotels

In This Coastal Japanese Airbnb, Guests Are Given a Bed—and a Mystery to Solve

In a town in the Wakayama Prefecture, popular for hiking on the Kumano Kodo trail, this Airbnb invites guests to be immersed in a gripping mystery novel.

January 18, 2024 03:47 PM

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Jessie Beck

Houses along Seventh Lake in the Adirondacks, New York

Astrotourism

Where to Camp for the Total Solar Eclipse

Stake a claim to these viewing spots in the USA.

January 18, 2024 12:42 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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