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Why I Always Visit a Cemetery When I Travel

Visiting burial sites can boost your health and perspective while offering a unique travel experience.

February 12, 2025 05:21 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Humpback whale breaching off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, USA.

Family Travel

Traveling the Whale Trail in Santa Barbara

Off the coast of this Southern California city, a new Whale Heritage Area allows marine life to thrive—and visitors to explore responsibly.

June 29, 2024 02:20 AM

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Julia Cosgrove

Three people sitting in camping chairs looking at the sky with solar eclipse viewers

Astrotourism

7 U.S. Parks With Great Views of Totality for the April Solar Eclipse

Experience April’s solar eclipse without the city crowds.

February 6, 2024 02:28 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Towering bluffs and sweeping sand dunes define the landscape at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan.

U.S. Beaches

You Don’t Need to Go to the East or West Coast for Some of the Best Beaches in the U.S.

Skip a coastal spot and head to the Midwest this summer.

June 6, 2025 11:24 AM

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Elaine Glusac

Multiple people waiting for delayed flights at an airport

The storm, which was downgraded to a tropical depression after it made landfall on Monday, has caused thousands of flight disruptions.

August 5, 2024 03:49 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Hiking + Cycling

3 Spectacular Places to Hike in Switzerland

Meander through Alpine meadows, scale sheer peaks, and visit centuries-old villages on these top-tier walks.

September 16, 2022 12:34 PM

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Melanie Haiken

An image of the seas of Antarctica with snow-capped mountains in the background and ice floes in the foreground.

Expedition Cruises

11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Antarctica

From the best seasickness meds to how to interpret your packing list—here’s what you need to know before taking an expedition cruise to the White Continent.

January 8, 2025 08:38 AM

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Aislyn Greene

An aerial view of a rectangular pool with boulders and waves surrounding it

Where to Go in Winter

Escape the Cold in These 7 Countries Where It’s Summer Right Now

Tired of winter? These Southern Hemisphere destinations offer summer sunshine from December through February.

December 18, 2024 01:33 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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

A thundering waterfall flowing beneath a wooden lodge tucked into a forest.

Hotels

6 Native American–Owned Hotels for Your Next Trip

Gain a better understanding of Native American history and culture through these hotels.

November 13, 2024 01:25 AM

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Carrie Back

Photo Essays

Egypt’s Pyramids Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

How to see a new side of the oldest and most visited tourist attraction in the world? Travel with an archaeologist.

May 12, 2022 05:50 PM

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Tanveer Badal

An outcropping of dense pine trees at Emerald Point at sunset in South Lake Tahoe, California

Outdoor Adventure

This California Destination is Perfect for All Types of Travelers

Enjoy fine dining, outdoor adventure, and spa days against one of the world’s most stunning backdrops on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore (which technically includes Nevada, too).

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