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Your Best Family Travel Photos Can Win You a Free Vacation Rental

Post a throwback family travel photo for a chance to win a $5K stay at a Vrbo vacation home.

October 6, 2020 03:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

A town square at sunset in Vilnius, Lithuania, with a giant Christmas tree made entirely of lights and a white belfry next to it.

Holiday Travel

These European Cities Have Stellar Christmas Markets and Festivals—and Fewer Crowds

Here’s where to get into the holiday spirit across Europe with Christmas markets, skating rinks, and festive food and drink.

October 27, 2025 04:56 PM

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Lottie Gross

Whether your ideal Hawaiian vacation means time sunning, hiking, or snorkeling, there’s an island for you.

Islands

The Best Hawaiian Islands to Visit for Different Kinds of Travelers

Escape the cold with a visit to one or more postcard-perfect Hawaiian islands—plus, how to give back while you’re there.

December 19, 2025 12:59 PM

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Amanda Castleman

Martinhal Lisbon Oriente is located 30 minutes outside the city center and has a white exterior with balconies.

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Lisbon

Beauty, charm, and history infuse scores of hotels in Portugal’s capital city. To help you choose where to stay, here are 10 of the best hotels in Lisbon.

May 30, 2024 11:05 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Museums + Galleries

How Many Washington, D.C. Museums Can You See in a Day?

You don’t have to do a museum marathon to experience D.C.’s best. Local experts weigh in on their favorite itineraries and tips for the perfect museum day in Washington.

January 5, 2022 03:24 PM

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Lola Méndez

Journey to Italy’s Amalfi coast, where Positano’s warren of alleyways and lanes invite exploration.

International Beaches

10 Beautiful Beach Destinations That Offer a Side of Culture

There’s more to these locations than sand, sun, and surf.

August 15, 2022 07:07 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

Destination Spotlight

My Slow Adventure in Ireland’s Under-the-Radar Northwest

A banker-turned-travel-writer’s firsthand account of slowing down to soak up the gorgeous scenery, farm-to-table cuisine, and other pleasures of Derry/Strabane and Leitrim.

Sponsored by The European Travel Commission, written by Julie Falconer

Lassen Peak perfectly mirrored in Manzanita Lake

National Parks

These Cooler, Less-Crowded National Parks Are Best in Summer

From Alaska to Maine, here’s where to swim, hike, and camp all summer long.

May 21, 2025 03:34 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

A snow-covered mountain reflected in a clear lake, surrounded by evergreen trees

National Parks

10 Less-Crowded Alternatives to the Most Popular U.S. National Parks

With crowds overrunning the U.S.’s most popular national parks, head to these alternative parks, forests, and natural wonders instead.

April 23, 2025 03:04 AM

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Maggie Fuller

COVID + Travel

What’s It Like to Travel to South Africa Right Now?

A dispatch from an American who recently spent three weeks in the country.

April 2, 2021 03:53 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

buildings and vineyard-laced hills on the Douro River

River Cruises

This Scenic Wine Region Is Europe’s Most Underrated River Cruise Destination

Making the case for escaping the crowds sailing Europe’s Danube and Rhine rivers and heading to Portugal’s UNESCO-protected Douro Valley instead.

June 15, 2023 08:40 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to London This Summer

What do Clive Owen, man-made waterfalls, pork katsu, and Barry Manilow have in common? They’re all captivating London this summer.

July 30, 2019 09:52 AM

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Ann Shields

COVID + Travel

England Has Reopened to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Vaccinated travelers from the U.S. no longer need to quarantine—but there are still some rules to follow.

July 29, 2021 04:15 PM

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Lottie Gross

Restaurants + Cafés

From Mezze to Knafeh: The 7 Dishes You Must Try in Jordan

Get a flavor of Jordan’s rich history and culture through these tasty Arabic dishes.

October 3, 2022 01:27 PM

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Yulia Denisyuk

The endangered blue iguanas are among the many unique things you can experience on the Cayman Islands.

History + Culture

From Subterranean Caverns to Dazzling Gardens, 8 Ways to Explore the Cayman Islands

Enjoy outdoor adventure, dazzling wildlife and gardens, and a glimpse into the history of Cayman democracy.

September 20, 2022 11:35 AM

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Alyssa Schwartz

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