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The Best Things to Do With Kids in Boston This Winter

Enjoy skating, art-making, and sweet treats across the city all season long.

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Take a Bite (and Sip) out of These 7 Summer Food and Wine Festivals

From classic Italian street foods to Maine’s well-loved lobster rolls, these summer food festivals will please plenty of palates.

July 19, 2022 03:49 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Everything You Need to Know About Holi, India’s Festival of Color

Festivals + Events

What to Know Before the Start of Holi, the Hindu Festival of Color

Before this festival begins, there are several things to keep in mind.

March 7, 2023 05:14 PM

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Nikhita Venogupal

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Months to Visit Iceland for Fewer Crowds, the Northern Lights, and Prime Puffin Spotting

The best time to visit Iceland depends on your itinerary.

March 10, 2026 08:43 AM

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Alexis Averbuck

A mountain biker taking a spin on one of Breckenridge’s wooded trails.

Outdoor Adventure

Where to Hike, Bike, and Stargaze in Breckenridge

From a wildflower festival to guided Dark Sky hikes, enjoy your summer days and nights outdoors in this Colorado mountain town.

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Lit up christmas tree in front of an ornate european-style building in philadelphia

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

Northern lights in the sky of Fairbanks, Alaska

Astrotourism

The Most Beautiful Places to See the Northern Lights—Without Leaving the U.S.

You don’t need to go abroad to see the legendary light show that is the aurora borealis.

August 19, 2025 02:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

New York gets even more exciting during the most wonderful time of the year.

Holiday Travel

8 U.S. Cities Putting Their Own Spins on the Holidays, From Festive Boat Parades to Nouveau Nutcrackers

American cities are ringing in the holiday season with unique local traditions, including country music concerts in Nashville and film-focused festivities in Los Angeles.

November 24, 2025 10:37 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

National Parks

These U.S. National Parks Are Hosting Free Stargazing Festivals This Summer

Here’s what you need to know about visiting the parks after dark.

May 17, 2023 10:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

Expedition Cruises

7 Cruises That Will Bring You Directly to the Northern Lights in Seafaring Style

On these sailings, passengers can witness the aurora borealis from the comfort and convenience of a cruise ship with ample amenities.

April 15, 2025 07:05 PM

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Bailey Berg

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

Beautiful nature landscapes in Turkey mountains. Lycian way is famous among hikers.

Outdoor Adventure

This Ruin-to-Ruin Hike Has 435 Miles of Coastal Towns, Sarcophagi, and Swimming in the Mediterranean

The Lycian Way in Türkiye is like a multiday trek through an open-air museum along the beach.

February 2, 2026 01:57 PM

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Alexandra Gillespie

Epic Trips

The World’s Most Magical Places to See the Northern Lights

This is your year to see the aurora borealis. Here’s where and how to see this most astounding of celestial shows in 2026.

March 9, 2026 08:42 AM

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Sarah Buder

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