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The World’s Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens for Arctic Plants, Wild Fruit Trees, and Giant Water Lilies

Memorable gardens thrive on nearly every continent, in cities, deserts, and even in the Arctic Circle. Here’s a global tour, with stops at 15 of the prettiest.

December 18, 2025 03:00 PM

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James Oliver Cury

A view of Bar Harbor, Maine with sailboats in the water, green rolling hills and colorful clouds

Natural Wonders

Maine’s Top Tastes and Sights According to a Local Baker

Explore Hailee Carter’s favorite spots in The Pine Tree State, from her bakery to snowy trails and cozy breweries.

Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism

Two people soaking in one of eight baths at Hvammsvík Hot Springs in Iceland with the ocean and green cliffs in the background

Air Travel News

A New Hot Spring Has Opened in Iceland, and This Round-Trip Flight Deal Includes a Visit

Now through February 20, travelers can treat themselves to an airfare deal that includes thermal soaking at the new Hvammsvík Hot Springs in Iceland.

January 31, 2024 07:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Culture

6 Destinations Where You Can Relive the Romance of Famous Love Stories

Great love stories don’t just unfold on the page or screen—they’re shaped by the places where they happen.

February 10, 2025 05:33 PM

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Becca Blond

A white building tucked into a dramatic, steep cliffside lined with rocks and trees in Fonzaso, Italy

The new hiking paths include a 105-mile journey through the Dolomites in Italy and the world’s longest circular route in Portugal.

August 12, 2024 06:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

You Need to Get Yourself Into a Floating Sauna This Summer

The Scandinavian practice of turning a sauna into a boat is growing across the USA, from California to Maine.

May 28, 2026 12:06 PM

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Kelly Magyarics

Epic Trips

Where to Bike, Surf, and Unwind in Huntington Beach

Local legend Jake Gibb shares why Huntington Beach—from its block parties and fishing holes to fire pits and friendly vibe—is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors in every season.

Sponsored by Visit Huntington Beach

Where to Go in Winter

Why You Should Go to Charleston This Winter

As the weather cools off, Charleston’s art, food, and music scenes heat up.

November 8, 2018 02:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Road Trips

An Outdoor Lover’s Road Trip on the Oregon Coast

From crabbing to kayaking, Oregon’s stretch of 101 has nature, scenic beauty, and adventure in spades.

May 8, 2024 01:21 PM

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Ami Kealoha

Outdoor Adventure

Meet the First Woman to Cross Africa by Electric Motorcycle

Sinje Gottwald rode from Tangier, Morocco, to Cape Town, South Africa in 124 days.

March 28, 2023 02:42 PM

Epic Trips

Nature and Adventure on a Road Trip Through the American West

In Wyoming and South Dakota, stunning settings and exciting ways to explore make for the ultimate getaway.

Sponsored by Travel South Dakota and Travel Wyoming

aerial view of Naples Florida with a strip of white sand on turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico next to urban buildings and trees

4 Days In

Not Miami, Not Orlando—This Is the Florida to Visit Right Now

Plan a long weekend of natural wine bars, Gulf Coast sunsets, and airboat rides through one of America’s wildest landscapes.

April 23, 2026 12:41 PM

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Mariette Williams

The rooftop pool of the Pendry Park City

Where to Travel Next

This Park City, Utah Resort Is the Ultimate Base for a Group Trip

Treat yourself and your friends to Park City’s best shopping, dining, and outdoor adventures.

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