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La Belle Étoile: Why You Should Go Stargazing in France This Year

The pandemic saw a rise in Dark Sky Reserves opening across Europe. But no nation has done more to protect the nighttime stars than France.

October 21, 2022 07:08 PM

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Adam H. Graham

A United plane flies over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco (right); and rows of United's new Polaris seats

Air Travel News

United’s New “Elevated” Airplanes Are Launching in April With Bigger and Better Polaris Suites

Plus, new Coastliner planes taking off this summer will bring lie-flat Polaris business-class seats to domestic transcontinental routes for the first time.

March 27, 2026 08:24 PM

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Chris Dong

Weekend Getaways

A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island

Hop on a ferry and 20 minutes later, you’ve traded Seattle streets for the best of the Pacific Northwest island life.

September 28, 2023 08:53 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Yosemite Falls at Yosemite National Park with granite cliffs and pine trees all around

National Parks

Yosemite, Arches, and Glacier National Parks Have All Changed Their Entry Requirements for 2026

The Department of the Interior announced the updated rules this week.

February 19, 2026 06:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotel News + Openings

Under Canvas Is Adding New Glamping Cabins Near a National Park and Great Lake

Our favorite outdoorsy brand is upping its comfort game with these new hotels.

April 29, 2025 03:39 PM

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Bailey Berg

Food writer and cookbook author Katie Parla drives a speedboat in Italy

Food + Drink

Cookbook Author Katie Parla May Never Leave Italy

The Rome-based culinary writer and guide is planning her travels around good food and her family’s history in Italy.

April 26, 2023 09:34 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Fishing on the Peñíscola seaside in the north of the Valencia region

Where to Travel Next

This Is Spain’s Most Underrated Coastal City

With broad beaches, walkable neighborhoods, and a thriving culinary scene, Valencia delivers a different side of Spain.

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Tips + News

The World’s Longest Pedestrian Bridge Opens in Portugal

The Arouca Bridge’s half-kilometer span will likely earn it a new Guinness World Record title. But its height is nothing to be scoffed at either.

May 3, 2021 02:34 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

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

Where to Travel Next

The Underrated States of America

The ’90s called and it wants its New Jersey jokes back.

October 21, 2022 09:39 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

National Parks

Norway’s Ambitious Plan to Designate 10 New National Parks

The goal is to protect one-third of the country’s land by 2030 in an effort to combat climate change.

July 13, 2022 04:48 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

The pool at JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa faces the blue horizon of the Korea Strait.

Stay Here Next

This New Resort in Asia Is Surrounded by Waterfalls, Volcanoes, and White-Sand Beaches

JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa is luring beach and nature lovers to South Korea’s largest island.

October 25, 2023 01:23 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Natural Wonders

10 Amazing Ancient Forests Around the World

A visit to one of these long-lived woodlands is a restorative experience. Here’s how to see some of the oldest forests on Earth.

March 26, 2024 12:52 PM

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Matt Bell

The historic facades of downtown Telluride surrounded by the stunning San Juan mountains

Outdoor Adventure

8 Outdoor Things to Do in Telluride This Summer

With its towering peaks, mountain lakes, and even a via ferrata, Telluride’s rugged beauty and alpine charm offer a high-elevation adventure right here in the U.S.

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