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A mountain biker taking a spin on one of Breckenridge’s wooded trails.

Where to Hike, Bike, and Stargaze in Breckenridge

From a wildflower festival to guided Dark Sky hikes, enjoy your summer days and nights outdoors in this Colorado mountain town.

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Holiday Travel

These 7 Places Are Having the Most Festive July 4 Parties

Because where else would you be?

May 5, 2025 04:29 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

New York gets even more exciting during the most wonderful time of the year.

Holiday Travel

8 U.S. Cities Putting Their Own Spins on the Holidays, From Festive Boat Parades to Nouveau Nutcrackers

American cities are ringing in the holiday season with unique local traditions, including country music concerts in Nashville and film-focused festivities in Los Angeles.

November 24, 2025 10:37 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Cherry blossom trees bloom each spring in D.C.

Where to Travel Next

Discover a Diverse World of Possibilities on a Trip to Washington, D.C.

From legendary museums to globally inspired events and restaurants serving international cuisines, here’s how you can take a trip around the world without leaving the District.

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Left: Pitch 25 soccer; right: Khói Barbecue platter

Where to Travel Next

No Tickets? No Problem. The Best World Cup Experiences Are Happening Beyond the Stadium Gates

Locals from four U.S. host cities share their tips for finding festivities beyond official celebrations.

May 29, 2026 02:58 PM

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Tobias Gourlay

Hiking + Cycling

This 240-Mile Trek in the Swiss Alps Is All About Mountain Huts and Cheese Shops in the Clouds

The Via Alpina trail spans eight European countries, and Switzerland’s section is a hut-to-hut dream.

October 31, 2025 12:56 PM

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Lucy Kehoe

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

After 2-Year Hiatus, Munich’s Oktoberfest Is Back

The popular beer festival will be held without restrictions from September 17 to October 3, 2022.

April 29, 2022 07:06 PM

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A field of tulips, with bands of pink, white, yellow, orange, green, and red flowers

Where to Go in Spring

Celebrate the Return of Spring With the Netherlands’ Most Beautiful Tulips. Here’s Where to See Them.

Spring is well and truly here when the Netherlands’ rainbow tulip fields are in full bloom.

February 27, 2026 02:51 AM

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Chris Schalkx

People drinking, eating, celebrating inside a festive Spaten Oktoberfest Munich beer tent, wearing traditional German clothing, Dirndls and Lederhosen.

Food + Drink

The World’s Best Oktoberfest Celebrations, From Munich to Brazil

Munich is only the start for these beer-centric fall getaways.

August 19, 2024 01:30 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Cows wearing flowers descend a mountain in Switzerland.

Epic Trips

This Season Brings Out the Best of Switzerland

Fall brings golden vineyards, cozy spas, and local festivals—without the crowds.

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