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Asheville's River Arts District almost completely submerged by flooding caused by Helene

The designation is given to destinations with exceptional night sky visibility, allowing for incredible views of the stars and other astronomical phenomena.

March 14, 2024 01:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Architecture

A New Berlin Exhibit Showcases Raphael’s Famous Madonnas

The artworks, which are not typically exhibited in the same space, will all be on display in one room at the city’s Gemaeldegalerie museum.

December 11, 2019 07:57 PM

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Kirsten Grieshaber

U.S. Beaches

7 Delightful Ways to Go Beyond the Shore in This Beach Destination

With its high-energy Boardwalk, treasure trove of boutique shopping, and time-tested seafood shacks, this coastal South Carolina destination offers so much more than beautiful beaches.

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International Beaches

Cyprus Has the Cleanest Swimming Water in Europe

The European Environment Agency ranked Cyprus ahead of Austria, Greece, and Malta in its review of 2020 swimming spots.

June 4, 2021 01:05 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Food + Drink

Discover Art, Architecture, and Fine Wine at These Napa Valley Spots

At tasting rooms across Napa Valley, galleries let visitors wander with a glass of wine, and picnicking is not only allowed in sculpture gardens—it’s encouraged.

November 15, 2022 04:54 PM

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Layne Randolph

Tips + News

Komodo Island Cancels Plans for Tourist Ban

Instead, Indonesia’s government will impose a limit on the number of visitors to Komodo National Park in order to help protect the large native lizard species.

October 2, 2019 02:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Weekend Getaways

This Maritime City Has Canada’s Most Artsy Harbor, Plus Great Lobster Joints and Titanic Lore

The history and lore of Halifax keep the evolving city grounded in its maritime roots.

May 7, 2026 02:49 PM

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Darcy Rhyno

COVID + Travel

With No Tourists to Bully, Bali’s Hungry Monkeys Are Raiding Villages

Indonesian macaques are well-known for their food-aggressive behavior towards humans. But now that the tourists are gone, the problem has only worsened.

September 7, 2021 02:46 PM

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Firdia Lisnawati

Off The Tourist Trail

How To Enjoy Costa Rica’s Beaches and Wildlife Without the Crowds

In this Central American paradise, you can see tapirs and sloths, surf the Caribbean or Pacific, and dance to calypso music—all without joining the tourist masses.

August 4, 2025 02:58 PM

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Mona Gable

Hotels

The Seaside Mediterranean City Is Having a Moment—Here’s Why It’s Worth the Trip

New hotels along the Athens coastline are helping to redefine what it means to live, and stay, in the Greek capital.

May 9, 2025 10:57 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Books

A Bibliophile’s Guide to Tuscany

In Italy’s most literary-minded region, a group of bookmakers, book restorers, and bookstore owners are preserving ancient traditions—and you can shop from afar.

December 18, 2020 04:09 PM

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Lisa Abend

Hotels

Puerto Rico’s Iconic Caribe Hilton Is Reborn Post-Hurricane Maria

The resort where the piña colada was invented reopens, helping to celebrate the Caribbean island’s renaissance.

May 16, 2019 08:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Taste San Francisco’s Most Iconic Dish

Restaurants + Cafés

This Iconic San Francisco Dish Has a Fascinating History—Here’s Where to Eat It

Move over, sourdough. This old-school fisherman’s stew is one of the city’s best culinary inventions.

January 31, 2024 02:04 PM

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Serena Renner

Outdoor Adventure

7 Must-Visit Places in Alberta, Canada

From expansive national parks to lively cities, the Canadian province will keep you busy for days.

December 8, 2021 02:34 PM

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Anna Haines

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