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A blue and white striped lighthouse with a small restaurant and bar area at the base on the beach in La Romana, Dominican Republic.

American Just Added 8 New Routes to These Dreamy International Beach Destinations

The carrier is betting big that travelers will seek sun-drenched getaways like the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica this winter.

May 17, 2024 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

A person in a pink hooded jacket standing at the railing of a ship looking out at soaring green and rocky mountain rising from the water

Cruise

Is This the Best Way to Travel Solo?

There’s a way to go it alone without feeling alone.

February 12, 2025 03:44 PM

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Katie Chang

Will the U.S. ever be on par with major rail networks in Europe and Asia?

Trains

East Coast Train Travel Will Soon Be Much Smoother Thanks to These Major Upgrades

The Biden Administration has signed off on $16 billion in improvements along the Northeast Corridor. Here’s what that means for rail routes in the region.

November 9, 2023 06:23 PM

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Michelle Baran

A view of the sun setting over mountains covered in green trees in West Virginia.

Outdoor Adventure

This Underrated Destination Is the Perfect Place to Unplug

Waterfalls, quiet trails, scenic highways, and remote campsites make digital detoxing in West Virginia’s outdoors effortless.

Sponsored by West Virginia Department of Tourism

National Parks

7 Underrated Utah Parks and Monuments for Avoiding the Crowds

There is plenty of natural beauty to be found outside Utah’s “Mighty 5” national parks, and most visitors miss it.

September 17, 2023 10:26 AM

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Erin Van Rheenen

Douro Valley Vineyards River Rolling Hills Roam by Tauck

River Cruises

How a Douro River Cruise Brings the Vineyards to You

The MS Andorinha becomes a moving base camp for hiking, wine tasting, and exploring Portugal’s famed valley.

Sponsored by Visit Dallas

kayakers enjoying summer heat on Lady Bird Lake with crowds of people below on the water Austin Texas USA downtown skyline cityscape at sunset 2019

Outdoor Adventure

I’ve Been a Kayak Guide for 27 Years—Here’s Why It’s the Best Way to See a Big City

Tour these U.S. cities by kayak for a fresh perspective.

March 20, 2025 10:54 AM

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Jill K. Robinson

Home to more than 2.5 million people, is one of New York City's most bustling—and exciting—neighborhoods.

In the Magazine

What to Do, Eat, and See in Brooklyn, New York

From art to food, here’s what to know about New York City’s most populous borough.

September 6, 2023 07:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

Amtrak passenger diesel locomotive traveling along coastal railroad tracks under bridge, Torrey Pines State Park in back, La Jolla, California, USA

Trains

Not Every Amtrak Route Is Scenic—But These 8 Train Rides Are Truly Worth It

Slow down and soak up the beauty of the U.S. on these epic train trips.

April 24, 2025 02:23 PM

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Ellen Carpenter

Destination Spotlight

10 Things to Do on the Candy-Colored Caribbean Island That Sits Outside the Hurricane Belt

Go beyond the beach with history lessons, hikes, and a swinging bridge.

April 27, 2026 04:56 AM

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Tracy E. Hopkins

Epic Trips

I Rode a Bike Through Rwanda for 5 Days—Here’s Why It Was the Best Way to See the Country

Rwanda’s flourishing cycling culture gives reason to visit beyond the mountain gorillas.

October 11, 2024 09:35 AM

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Erik Trinidad

An aerial view of the Corinth Canal, a narrow waterway passing between limestone cliffs with a boat passing through it and some bushes on the sides

Cruise

For a Thrilling Cruise Experience, Book a Sailing Through This Underrated Canal in Greece

Added bonus: It offers a passage to harder-to-reach areas of Greece from the Mediterranean Sea.

July 18, 2024 06:49 PM

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Fran Golden

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