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National Parks

These Gateway Towns Might Be Cooler Than the National Parks Next Door

Use one of these singular towns as a base for your next outdoor adventure.

February 4, 2026 12:05 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

As cities rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, urban centers are back and better than ever.

Summer 2022

It’s a Brave New World for Cities

Urban areas are emerging from the pandemic with big ideas and audacious goals.

August 24, 2022 05:39 PM

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Azzurra Cox

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Denver This Summer

Bright sun, low humidity, and miles of outdoor trails await.

July 8, 2021 07:52 PM

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Irene Rawlings

Hotels

It’s Not Too Late to Book These Hotels in New Orleans for Mardi Gras

Carnival season is here, but there’s still time to make reservations for a last-minute trip to the Big Easy.

January 12, 2024 10:08 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

A 600-Mile Recreational Trail Is Coming to the West’s Sierra Nevada

The Lost Sierra Route will connect—and ideally help revitalize—15 mountain towns by bringing biking, hiking, and trail tourism to this scenic alpine region.

December 16, 2021 02:50 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

The main swimming pool at Chileno Bay, Cabo San Lucas

Stay Here Next

Why You Should Plan a Vacation Around This Beach Resort in Cabo, Mexico

Secluded beaches. Swimmable waters. Casual oceanfront dining. Do Cabo the right way at this quietly lavish beach resort.

April 2, 2024 08:00 AM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

A Hotel in Denver Wants to Throw a Puppies and Prosecco Party in Your Room

It’s a dream come true for the dog- and wine-loving set. Plus, it’s for a good cause.

July 31, 2019 12:49 PM

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Kate Sommers-Dawes

Packing Tips + Gear

REI Is Having Its Biggest Sale of the Year—These Are the 16 Items We’re Eyeing With Deals Starting at $20

Snap up some of our favorite gear at a serious discount during REI’s annual Memorial Day Sale, which runs May 16–26, 2025.

May 16, 2025 09:18 AM

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Danielle Hallock

Two yellow miniature cars in front of the Golden Gate Bridge

Travel for Good

5 EV Tours That Are Changing Sightseeing in the United States

Get a glimpse of the plugged-in future on these tours.

March 29, 2024 10:47 PM

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Elissa Garay

Loyalty + Rewards

The Enhanced, No-Fee X1 Is a Game-Changing Credit Card

X1 continues to rewrite the credit card narrative.

January 24, 2023 01:34 PM

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Paul Rubio

A person in a pink hooded jacket standing at the railing of a ship looking out at soaring green and rocky mountain rising from the water

Cruise

Is This the Best Way to Travel Solo?

There’s a way to go it alone without feeling alone.

February 12, 2025 03:44 PM

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Katie Chang

Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.

Hotels

The New Paris Hotels to Book for the Summer Olympics—or Anytime

These are the 8 most exciting new hotels to book in Paris—whether you plan to attend the Paris Summer Olympics or are simply plotting your next trip to the City of Light.

January 5, 2024 09:00 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Aerial view of am monastery surrounded by green fields.

Road Trips

Testing Out the Next Evolution of EV Travel—the Electric Camper Van

One writer discovers the joys of slow, sustainable EV travel in a lesser-visited corner of Québec.

July 29, 2024 04:10 PM

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Elissa Garay

Step back and time and experience a true sense of place at the historic Hotel del Coronado.

Hotels

Enjoy a Stay at the Storied Hotel del Coronado That’s Totally You

From history hounds and pool-loving groups to couples looking for privacy, this iconic Southern California resort has just the right room, suite, villa, or cottage for your dream trip.

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