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National Parks

The Newest U.S. National Park Is Home to Bridge Jumping, Scenic Drives, and the World’s Second-Oldest River

Here’s how to make the most of your visit to New River Gorge National Park.

July 1, 2025 12:26 PM

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Jessie Beck

Guánica is one of many destinations for hiking in Puerto Rico.

Outdoor Adventure

7 Puerto Rico Hikes with Caves and Coastlines

The only rainforest in the U.S. National Forest system, a botanical garden, coastal trails, and more await in Puerto Rico.

Sponsored by Visit Greece

Dramatic evening light looking out across the Great Smoky Mountains from along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

Off The Tourist Trail

Yes, You Can See USA’s Most Visited National Park Without Crowds—Here’s the Local Expert Guide

Fireflies and blue hills shine brighter with fewer people in the way.

October 30, 2025 02:53 PM

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Olivia Young

Off The Tourist Trail

From Tourist Hot Spots to Less-Visited Wonders, Here’s How to Enjoy Iceland Without Fighting the Crowds

Walk through lava fields, see towering waterfalls, and dine on Nordic cuisine while avoiding the throngs of tourists in the Land of Fire and Ice.

September 11, 2025 12:08 PM

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Ali Wunderman

Spirit Island, Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta

National Parks

An Essential Guide to Jasper National Park—Where Glacial Lakes and Hot Springs Are Calling

Plus scenic drives and the darkest skies here in the Rocky Mountains.

March 20, 2026 02:30 PM

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Juliette Recompsat

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Outdoor Adventure

7 Ways That Exploring Southern Africa by Land and Water Is Better

From river cruises to exclusive jungle lodges, the pioneering river cruise line, CroisiEurope, brings its distinctive approach to an extraordinary part of the world.

Sponsored by CroisiEurope

The stunning coastline of the Algarve, Portugal

Outdoor Adventure

This Airline’s Stopover Program Lets You See Portugal’s Hot Springs, Villages, and Waterfalls—For Free

TAP Air Portugal’s direct U.S. flights and stopover program make it easy to rest and relax during an extended layover in the country.

Sponsored by Visit Portugal and TAP Air Portugal

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Hotels We Love

The Best Hot Springs Hotels Around the World for a Soothing Soak

Across Japan, Iceland, Italy, and beyond, these hotels offer mineral-rich waters, noteworthy design, and immersive landscapes.

May 5, 2026 09:23 AM

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Bailey Berg

A lone traveler gazes out over the breathtaking Quilotoa Crater Lake in Ecuador. The vibrant turquoise waters of the lake contrast against the rugged, mountainous landscape, creating a serene.

Hiking + Cycling

This 200-Mile Trek Passes 7 Volcanoes, Hot Springs, and a Legendary Lost Treasure

The Avenue of the Volcanoes in Ecuador takes hikers from ancient village to ancient village.

December 18, 2025 10:07 AM

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Colleen Kelly

The hills of Channel Islands National Park

Winter 2024

How to Visit One of California’s Least Visited—but Most Beautiful—National Parks

Here’s how to have an epic adventure at Channel Islands National Park.

February 7, 2024 01:52 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Islands

This Quiet Caribbean Village Is a Gateway to Record-Breaking Coral Reefs and Ancient Forests

Eat chili-garlic lobster, take a boat to Little Tobago Island, or hike the oldest protected forest in the Americas.

February 13, 2026 05:56 PM

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Joanna Niles

A night time view of the castle-like Fairmont Banff Springs hotel in Alberta surrounded by forests and mountains.

Health + Wellness

This Winter Wonderland Is Perfect for Adventure and Wellness

Stay in a castle-like hotel in the Rockies, dine on top of a mountain, and snowshoe, hike, or fat-bike to stunning snowy vistas with an Indigenous guide in Alberta, Canada.

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