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Cruise

These Lakes Are So Big and Beautiful That You Can Take Multiday Cruises Along Them

Some lakes are as big as a small sea, so perhaps it’s little surprise that on these stunning bodies of water, you can take an overnight cruise to better explore their impressive shores.

May 23, 2024 07:10 PM
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Fran Golden
Holiday Travel

10 European-Style Christmas Markets in the U.S. for Glühwein, Danish Cookies, and Swedish Santa

These markets have all the fairy-tale appeal—no passport required.

November 21, 2025 04:53 AM
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Caitlin Morton
Outdoor Adventure

Scout For Shipwrecks and Glimpse the Northern Lights on This Underrated Coastline in the Midwest

Wisconsin’s coast—with its cliff jumping, sea kayaking, and winter surfing—offers plenty of fun experiences.

May 21, 2025 02:40 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Stay Here Next

The Tallest Building Ever Designed by a Woman Is Also One of Chicago’s Best Hotels

The St. Regis Chicago is big on indulgence—but tucked in a corner most tourists never reach.

May 28, 2025 10:10 AM
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Heidi Mitchell
Cities We Love

The Best Things to Do in Milwaukee, According to an Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Who Calls It Home

Stroll the RiverWalk, catch some live jazz, and explore the historic district of Bronzeville in a city undergoing a renaissance.

May 21, 2025 05:18 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Hotel News + Openings

A New Under Canvas Glampsite in New England Will Offer Easy Access to Forest Hikes, Maple Syrup, and Orchards

The property, slated to open in summer 2026, will be the brand’s first in New Hampshire.

October 20, 2025 07:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
Natural Wonders

The Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak in August—Here’s How to See It

The Perseids can be seen from anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere that’s dark enough—and the display will be most dazzling this year on August 12.

July 11, 2024 07:52 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Art + Culture

This Obama-Themed Route in Chicago Visits All the First Couple’s Favorite Haunts

Here’s how to spend a day in the city as the former president would, from legendary restaurants to the new Barack Obama Presidential Library opening in June 2026.

June 3, 2026 05:40 PM
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Steve Knopper
Air Travel News

How Flying Out of a Regional Airport Can Save You Money (and Stress)

Opting to fly from a regional airport can mean lower costs, shorter lines, and fewer crowds, often without sacrificing convenience or route options.

December 17, 2025 09:57 AM
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Bailey Berg
Art + Culture

4 of the Most Appealing Sculpture Gardens in the USA

Fresh air and scenic grounds make sculpture gardens the perfect antidote to wintry cabin fever.

February 13, 2023 05:15 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Where to Travel Next

Skip the Crowds on These Lesser-Known Islands Across the U.S.

These under-the-radar islands are all about nature, serenity, and getting away from it all.

January 6, 2025 02:59 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
$A garden in Detroit, Michigan with a mural by <a href="https://www.aylonomad.com/">https://www.aylonomad.com/</a> and <a href="https://www.cbloxx.co.uk/" target="_blank" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000180-8bd0-dd55-a3eb-9bd4fc3b0000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1747847556787,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000181-6fc4-d340-a795-efe797f20000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1747847556787,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000181-6fc4-d340-a795-efe797f20000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"target":"NEW","attributes":[],"url":"https://www.cbloxx.co.uk/","_id":"00000196-f3d4-df3a-a9fe-fbdc1b9a0000","_type":"33ac701a-72c1-316a-a3a5-13918cf384df"},"_id":"00000196-f3d4-df3a-a9fe-fbdc1b850000","_type":"02ec1f82-5e56-3b8c-af6e-6fc7c8772266"}">Cbloxx</a> of <a href="https://www.nomadclan.co.uk/" target="_blank" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000180-8bd0-dd55-a3eb-9bd4fc3b0000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1747847582810,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000181-6fc4-d340-a795-efe797f20000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1747847582810,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000181-6fc4-d340-a795-efe797f20000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"target":"NEW","attributes":[],"url":"https://www.nomadclan.co.uk/","_id":"00000196-f3d5-de7f-a3de-f3ff80280000","_type":"33ac701a-72c1-316a-a3a5-13918cf384df"},"_id":"00000196-f3d5-de7f-a3de-f3ff80140000","_type":"02ec1f82-5e56-3b8c-af6e-6fc7c8772266"}">Nomad Clan</a> in the background$

Cities We Love

The Afar Insider’s Guide to Detroit

Motor City locals share the best of the city, from open-fire kitchens and late-night dance floors to museum galleries and mural-covered markets.

Sponsored by Visit Detroit
Trains

10 Train Routes That Will Take You Straight to a National Park

Amtrak routes like the Empire Builder and the California Zephyr deliver you straight to the country’s wildest places.

September 19, 2025 09:03 PM
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Alexandra Gillespie
Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Visit in December

From powdery snow to colorful Christmas markets, December is a sparkling month.

October 20, 2025 04:55 PM
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Mark Ellwood
Art + Culture

University Museums Are Underrated Places to See Art in the U.S.—Here Are 8 of the Best

You don’t have to go to Bilbao to see a Gehry art museum. Head to Minnesota.

September 29, 2024 10:13 PM
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Pat Tompkins

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