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This Is the Best Tripod for Travelers—and It’s 30 Percent off This Black Friday

The sleek model from Peak Design is so compact it will fit neatly into the water bottle sleeve of your backpack. Get it for up to $180 off this Cyber Week.

November 24, 2023 09:12 AM

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Rachel McCord

Rocky coastline of Lake Superior in Big Bay State Park in La Pointe on Madeline Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin USA

Outdoor Adventure

Scout For Shipwrecks and Glimpse the Northern Lights on This Underrated Coastline in the Midwest

Wisconsin’s coast—with its cliff jumping, sea kayaking, and winter surfing—offers plenty of fun experiences.

May 21, 2025 02:40 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Kauai spots like Kōke'e State Park are easier to explore in July, when the island receives less rain.

Outdoor Adventure

Reserve a Spot at These Stunning U.S. State Park Campgrounds Before It’s Too Late

These state park campsites rival the beauty of U.S. national parks.

April 15, 2024 07:12 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Hotels

Hotels Worth Booking: Santa Monica Proper

This new L.A. hotel stands out with its food, design, and rooftop views.

January 22, 2020 10:48 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Maine is truly a four-season state, with each one offering new treasures and surprises. In summer, enjoy the coastline at Popham Beach, Higgins Beach, or even a <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/greenville-greenville-61131aa6-6637-43e3-9eec-ded2a5c1bf79" target="_blank">Moose Safari</a>. The leaves put on a show in the fall around the Bigelow Mountains and <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/acadia-national-park-maine" target="_blank">Acadia National Park</a>. Winter offers snow-covered ski trails at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Shawnee Peak. And spring brings new life blooming along the Appalachian Trail. From Portland's culinary sophistication to the rustic beauty of the Appalachian Trail’s “100 Mile Wilderness,” you can find what you’re looking for in Maine, at any time of year.

Where to Travel Next

A 93-Mile Trail and Hobbit Homes: New England’s Latest Reasons to Visit

Ahead of fall foliage season, New England’s got plenty going on this summer and autumn.

June 24, 2024 08:47 PM

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Miles Howard

A loft with wooden bench, king size bed, and a movie being projected on a wall

Family Travel

6 Chic Paris Hotels With Rooms Big Enough for Families

Certain rooms at these stylish Paris hotels are spacious enough for families to spread out.

May 2, 2025 03:03 AM

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Celeste Moure

Travel for Good

These Travel Charities Are the Perfect Holiday Gift

Tourism-based philanthropies can ensure that places you love will continue to thrive until you’re able to visit them.

December 22, 2020 05:59 PM

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Eric Rosen

Ocean Cruises

6 Best Japan Cruises for Every Type of Traveler

Drawn to Japan’s natural marvels or curious about its culture and cuisine? Whether you want to sail in luxury or with a locally owned boutique ship, there’s a perfect Japan cruise for you.

June 17, 2024 07:00 PM

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Fran Golden

Outdoor Adventure

New York State Needs Volunteer Leaf Peepers

These are the fall foliage hot spots prospective applicants (and avid leaf lovers) should scope out.

September 3, 2020 07:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

Beeyonder Lets You Visit Australia (Even Though It’s Still Locked Down)

With her virtual travel platform, founder Brittany Palmer has discovered vivid ways to engage people who can’t travel easily.

June 10, 2021 05:54 PM

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Charlene Fang

Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge) and Portia (Haley Lu Richardson) chat with White Lotus concierge Valentina (Sabrina Impacciatore).

Art + Culture

5 White Lotus Filming Locations You Can Visit in Sicily

What makes a good vacation? The second season of “The White Lotus” says murder, mystery, and a beautiful hotel in Taormina.

February 17, 2023 11:19 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Outdoor Adventure

A Road Trip Through Jordan’s Most Fascinating Sites

Take a road trip through Jordan’s ancient sites and daily life with this route from Amman to the lowest point on Earth.

May 26, 2022 04:12 PM

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Kristin Braswell

A dome building at CERN science center in Switzerland with a metal sculpture in front

Art + Culture

Is This the Nerdiest Thing You Can Do in Switzerland?

CERN, the nuclear physics science center where the world wide web was invented and the Higgs boson was discovered, is open to the public for free. And it’s awesome.

October 28, 2023 08:00 AM

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Billie Cohen

International Beaches

8 Beautiful Black-Sand Beaches Around the World

These scenic black-sand beaches are worth planning a trip around.

April 7, 2025 02:53 PM

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Mariette Williams

Aerial view of Cortez beach with sand beach, with wooden piers, and beach houses on Anna Maria Island, Florida.

U.S. Beaches

7 Airbnb Beach Houses Still Available to Rent This Summer

Summer vacation rentals are booking up fast in the United States in 2024—but it’s not too late.

June 7, 2024 01:46 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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