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The Best Months to Visit Iceland for Fewer Crowds, the Northern Lights, and Prime Puffin Spotting

The best time to visit Iceland depends on your itinerary.

March 10, 2026 08:43 AM

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Alexis Averbuck

Snow-covered Estes Park offers an abundance of winter delights in Colorado

Outdoor Adventure

7 Ways to Enjoy Winter in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains

Cold-weather adventures await among incredible natural landscapes when you visit Estes Park, a gem of a mountain town near Denver.

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aerial view of Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita

Hotels We Love

These Are the World’s 15 Best Family-Friendly Hotels and Resorts

There’s never been a better time to travel with kids, thanks to these top-notch family-friendly hotels and resorts around the world.

March 30, 2024 12:34 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection, is located on a private peninsula in Mexico's Rivera Nayarit.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 10 Best Hotels in Mexico for Families, According to Parents

These hotels and resorts in Mexico deliver superlative hospitality to travelers of all ages.

July 11, 2024 12:10 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Natural Wonders

Montana’s Medicine Rocks State Park Is Now a Dark Sky Sanctuary

Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park also earned an International Dark-Sky Association designation in December.

January 5, 2021 05:07 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

View of the lobby bar at Hotel Casa Lucia in Buenos Aire. the floor is checkered black and white and the ceiling is a glass roof with a chandelier

Stay Here Next

A New Hotel With Great Views and a Supercool Lobby Bar Arrives in Buenos Aires

In a historic 1929 building that used to be the tallest in South America, Hotel Casa Lucia offers travelers a view of the city’s next era.

July 1, 2024 02:52 PM

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Billie Cohen

Big Sur bridge spanningn two low mountains with the ocean underneath

Weekend Getaways

11 Easy Weekend Getaways in California—From Wine Country to Coastal Escapes

Take a much-needed break with one of these easy weekend getaways in California—you can taste wines, shuck oysters, go kayaking, visit a field of flowers, or even visit a tattoo museum.

July 29, 2025 10:20 AM

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Jessie Beck

A snowy cliff protrudes from the water in Svalbard, Norway

Cruise News

Authorities to Limit Arctic Cruises with New Regulations

New rules for polar cruises are intended to protect some of the world’s most remote and vulnerable destinations.

April 25, 2024 07:11 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Colorful painted canal boats in Mexico City's Xochimilco neighborhood

Holiday Travel

Millennials, Gen Xers, Boomers, and Gen Z—Here’s Where to Go This Holiday Season Based on Your Generation

We asked travel experts what destinations are resonating with each generation this festive season (or where to go just after the holiday rush dies down). Here’s what they told us.

November 12, 2025 06:28 PM

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Terry Ward

Colorful homes and craggy seaside cliffs in Italy's Cinque Terre with a ramp into the sea lined with sea kayaks

Outdoor Adventure

Cinque Terre’s Most Beloved Hiking Path Fully Reopens After More Than a Decade

In an effort to ensure more responsible tourism, new rules for visiting require reservations and limit how many people can walk the trail daily.

August 21, 2024 04:45 PM

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Erica Firpo

Hotels

At This South African Wine Estate, Farming, Food, and Art Take Center Stage

Spier Wine Farm in South Africa’s Stellenbosch is a 1692 estate that was reimagined through regenerative farming, food, hospitality, and art, all operating as a single system.

April 6, 2026 05:34 PM

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Erica Firpo

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

The sun rising through the clouds over the tall rocky mountains and trees of Glacier Point, Yosemite, California.

Art + Culture

The Essential California Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Make your trip to California unforgettable with insider tips on exploring the state’s most iconic cities and landscapes.

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