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Colombia's coffee-growing region is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Where to Travel Next

From Coffee Tours to Scaling a 7,000-Foot Rock: 7 Must-Do Activities on a Trip to Colombia

While one visit merely scratches Colombia’s surface, we all need to start somewhere—right?

November 30, 2022 11:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Switzerland swimming beach river sunshine

Fall 2024

The Best Way to See Switzerland? Jump Into a River

Writer Bonnie Tsui travels to three Swiss cities to take part in the country’s beloved tradition of river swimming.

November 1, 2024 03:55 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

Tandem Bakery, Portland scenic, Norimoto Bakery

Restaurants + Cafés

Portland, Maine, Is America’s Best Bakery Town

From James Beard Award–winning sourdough to miso-scallion scones, Portland, Maine, is one of the country’s most exciting places to eat pastries and bread. Here’s where to go.

April 15, 2026 11:20 AM

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Regan Stephens

The swimming pool at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has views of the sea.

Hotels We Love

The 14 Dreamiest Hotels on the French Riviera

From a cliffside aerie to a hideout on the sand, France’s Mediterranean coastline is filled with outstanding luxury hotels—and these are the 14 best places to stay.

November 14, 2025 12:08 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

10 Must-Visit Historical Places Around the World

History + Culture

12 Must-Visit Historical Sites Around the World

If you’ll travel far and wide to be awed by a UNESCO World Heritage site, make sure you have these major attractions on your list.

March 7, 2024 08:22 AM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

Go boating in the BVI to explore some of its lesser-known gems.

Food + Drink

6 Under-the-Radar Places to Visit in the British Virgin Islands

From kayaking through a secret mangrove lagoon to glamping on a coral beach, this stunning Caribbean archipelago is full of surprises.

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Tips + News

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

Officials have declared the 12th-century landmark’s iconic rectangular towers safe from the blaze that destroyed its spire and roof.

April 15, 2019 03:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Open Sky in Utah is just a 20-minute drive from the entrance to Zion National Park.

Hotels

These Are the 6 Best Hotels for Watching the Perseid Meteor Shower

These are the best U.S. hotels for watching one of the most spectacular night-sky events of the year.

July 27, 2023 08:04 AM

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Stephanie Vermillion

Working Flower Farm South Africa Airbnb Pool

Hotels

14 Airbnbs You’ll Want to Book Just for the Pool

From Palm Springs to Palermo, these Airbnbs with pools are worth adding to your wish list for future trips.

June 28, 2023 08:02 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Destination Spotlight

The Most Fun You’ll Have in Europe Might Just Be at a Vegetable Festival

Celebrate the tastiest seasons of the year with asparagus queens, bean cannons, and tomato battles.

April 3, 2025 07:02 AM

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Naomi Tomky

People skiing on mountain slope with peak in background

Winter Sports

No One Does It Like Us: Why My First Experience at a Winter Summit for Black Skiers Was So Invigorating

The National Brotherhood of Snowsports mixes Black culture with ski culture, gathering more than 60 regional clubs for a week of community, fun, and epic runs.

November 13, 2024 04:39 PM

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Shayla Martin

Where to Travel Next

8 Unmissable Places in California to Make the Most of Your Trip

California dreaming? Make it a reality at one or more of these unmissable spots.

December 1, 2023 01:02 PM

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Dana Rebmann

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