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Watch Millions of Butterflies Take Flight in One of the Planet’s Most Magical—and Endangered—Migrations

In the mountains of Michoacán, ecotourism is helping save an imperiled species.

March 14, 2025 10:31 AM

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Chloe Bergé

This guest room at San Domenico Palace, a Four Seasons Hotel, features a large bed that faces the Mediterranean Sea, which is on view through French doors.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 10 Best Hotels in Sicily

Baroque cities. Archaeological ruins. Sun and sand. Multicultural cuisine. Sicily has it all—and these are its top 10 hotels and resorts.

April 26, 2024 10:01 AM

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Erica Firpo

Tarcoles, a small fishing village
on the Gulf of Nicoya on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.

Outdoor Adventure

10 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica, From Wild Beaches to Local Coffee

Its rainforests are legendary, but there’s more beyond the jungles of Costa Rica that belong at the top of your list.

July 8, 2025 05:08 PM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

A view of water and a shoreline from out a window of a floating sauna in Lillesand, Norway

Health + Wellness

An Insider’s Guide to Wellness Travel in Sweden and Norway

From forest bathing and sunbathing to reflective moments and reflections on placid mountain lakes, nature in the Nordics offers opportunities for mindfulness and self care.

Sponsored by The Nordics

A guest room at Eriro in Austria with a balcony facing snow-covered mountains

Hotels

The Best Hotels in Europe for a Winter Trip Full of Hot Pools, Snow-Covered Slopes, and Fondue

Whether you’re a skier or an après-ski enthusiast, these 19 European hotels are ideal for a winter weather getaway.

January 23, 2026 12:51 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Trees with colorful fall foliage like a rocky riverfront in North Conway, New Hampshire

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

Embrace the Slow Life—and Maybe a Few Trees—in Big Sur

Road Trips

California’s One of the Best States for Road Trips—11 Photo-Worthy Drives That Prove It

The coastal Highway 1 route is, of course, on the list, along with many you may have never heard of.

July 17, 2025 09:46 AM

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Jessie Beck

Outdoor Adventure

These Are the 18 California National Forests Closed Due to Wildfires

The U.S. Forest Service issued an order to temporarily close all of the state’s national forests until mid-September.

September 2, 2021 09:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

A field of wildflowers behind which are rolling green hills, the sea, and a mountain in the distance.

Hiking + Cycling

6 Majestic Places to Hike in Japan

The country is a dream destination for outdoor adventurers, with trails that run along cerulean coastlines and through dense, mossy forests.

October 14, 2024 12:06 PM

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Christina Garofalo

Stay Here Next

At This Remote Canadian Lodge, I Discovered New Ways to See the Rainforest

At Nimmo Bay in British Columbia, luxury means snorkeling in 50-degree water, sipping water from cedar-lined mountain streams, and spotting grizzlies from a floating sauna.

August 28, 2025 01:16 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

National Parks

Wildfires Lead to Unexpected New Tours in Jasper National Park

Trees turned to matchsticks, a melted pay phone: Visitors can now see what the 2024 wildfires left in their wake—and the resilience and rebirth they’ve inspired

November 17, 2025 03:19 PM

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Maryam Siddiqi

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Pass Makes Visiting National Parks Easier and Less Expensive

Not only does the America the Beautiful pass grant you easy entry to endless national parks and forests, but it will also save you money.

January 9, 2025 08:11 AM

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Bailey Berg

In the Magazine

Trees, Intentional Hiking, and the Beauty of Slime Molds

The translator and editor of “The Hidden Life of Trees” believes that a forest is so much more than a landscape—it’s a place where life happens all around us.

April 22, 2022 04:55 PM

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Sally Kohn

Outdoor Adventure

A Guide to Outdoor Adventure in Sonoma County

Outdoor lovers will find plenty to explore in Sonoma County beyond the vineyards.

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