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This State Launched an Official Waterfall Trail—and Some Stops Are Wheelchair-Accessible

The Kentucky Wildlands Waterfall Trail connects 17 cascades across the state’s rugged southern and eastern stretches, and you don’t need to be an expert hiker to experience much of it.

August 7, 2024 07:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

An aerial view of French icebreaker 'Le Commandant Charcot' sailing through sheets of ice

Cruise

These Are the World’s Best Cruise Ships

From long-standing icons to newer ships with modern amenities and innovative eco-friendly features, this is our list of the best cruise ships sailing the seas.

July 3, 2025 06:41 PM

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Fran Golden

Art + Culture

Inside Bermuda’s Emerging Art World

Your guide to the murals, events, and cultural spots that showcase Bermuda’s art scene.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

Hotels

14 Upscale Motels in California with 1950s-Style Pools, Retro Design, and Pacific Ocean Views

Midcentury charm meets modern comfort at these 14 hotels all over California.

July 23, 2025 12:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Hotels

Bobby Berk of “Queer Eye” Just Listed His Gorgeous Palm Desert Home on Airbnb

If you don’t get to have your own home transformed by Berk, you can at least stay in one of his masterpieces when visiting this Southern California desert oasis.

May 24, 2022 07:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel for Good

How Palau Wants to Reward You for Being a Responsible Traveler

Visitors to the Pacific island nation will be offered unique, exclusive experiences based on how they behave.

May 19, 2022 07:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

Enjoy Fresh, Inspired Eating in New Zealand

Thanks to a bounty of ingredients, thriving culinary scenes, vineyards, craft brews, and more, gourmets can’t get enough of New Zealand’s distinctive mix of gastronomic influences.

Sponsored by Visit Arizona

COVID + Travel

The CDC Has a New “Do Not Travel” Advisory System

Under the new system, countries will be placed on the agency’s Level 4 “do not travel” list only if there are extreme pandemic-related health concerns.

April 20, 2022 08:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

How My Autism Makes Me a Better Traveler

Traveling with autism has its challenges. It can also have some unexpected benefits.

April 2, 2024 10:02 AM

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Kiernyn Orne-Adams

A Western-tinged Main Street with colorful shops and a mountain in the background

Weekend Getaways

8 Great Weekend Escapes in Colorado

Skiing in Breckenridge, hiking rock formations in Grand Junction, biking to breweries in Fort Collins—these are a few of our favorite things.

September 11, 2024 11:32 AM

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Bailey Berg

The undersea bedroom at the Muraka at Conrad Maldives

Hotels

These Are 8 of the Most Unique Hotels Around the World

These unique hotels are accommodations you won’t soon forget.

November 14, 2023 01:26 PM

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Nora Zelevansky

LGBTQ Travel

6 Safety Tips My Husband and I Learned Road-Tripping Across the U.S. as a Gay Couple

Whether you’re traveling domestically or internationally, know what to prepare and who to reach out to before you go.

June 3, 2025 11:59 AM

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Matt Kirouac

Where to Go in Fall

Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Autumn

Six reasons fall is the season to visit the legendary wine region.

September 2, 2019 09:50 AM

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Sara Button

This guest room at Miramonti in the Dolomites features blond wood floors and views of the Dolomite mountain range.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 10 Best Hotels in the Dolomites

The Dolomites and their alpine charms are in the spotlight ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics—and these are the 10 best places to stay.

April 25, 2024 10:05 AM

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Erica Firpo

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