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Go It Alone: Where to Hike, Meditate, and Breathe Among Trees This Year, All on Your Own

From practicing yoga in Sri Lanka to soaking in hot springs in Banff National Park, here’s where to treat your mind, body, and soul kindly.

January 23, 2026 12:37 PM

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Aislyn Greene

A high view of a walkway elevated to the height or treetops and a lookout structure at Laurentian Treetops Trail in Laurentides, Quebec

Outdoor Adventure

10 Must-Try Activities in Québec for Adventure Lovers

This road trip through Western Québec delivers with mountain peaks, forest spas, and outdoor adventures for every traveler.

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La Roqqa in Porto Ercole has a red exterior and has views of the marina.

Hotels We Love

The 7 Best Hotels in Italy for Getting Off the Beaten Path

Italy remains one of Europe’s most popular destinations—but you’d never believe it at these 7 hotels in less-visited destinations.

December 26, 2024 12:42 PM

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Erica Firpo

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Longreads

How Many Countries Have You Visited? Inside the Quest to Become the World’s “Biggest” Traveler

For some adventurous travelers, going everywhere is not enough.

December 3, 2024 11:46 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

Hotels

Airbnb Lists Moulin Rouge Windmill for Limited Stays

For just $1 per night, you could be one of the lucky few to spend the night in this iconic Parisian landmark.

May 3, 2022 07:12 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beavertail Lighthouse in Beavertail State Park aerial view in summer, Jamestown, Rhode Island RI, USA. This lighthouse, built in 1856, at the entrance to Narragansett Bay on Conanicut Island.

Where to Go in Summer

5 Charming Small Towns in Rhode Island for Lighthouses, Ice Cream, and Beautiful Beaches

From historic Wickford Village to swanky Westerly, these are the places you’ll want to escape to this summer.

July 8, 2025 01:52 PM

Tips + News

This Tiny Country Is Europe’s Fastest Growing Destination

Here’s what you need to know about San Marino before you travel there.

November 9, 2018 09:41 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

Brooklyn Bridge to Get Dedicated Bike Lane in Push to Make NYC Bike Friendly

Here’s why that’s a big deal for visitors and locals alike.

February 8, 2021 12:54 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Greece May Open to U.S. Travelers This Summer

Since June 15, international travelers from certain nations with “acceptably low” COVID-19 infection rates have been able to visit Greece.

July 15, 2020 06:17 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Astrotourism

The Next Solar Eclipse Tours Are Already Filling Up—Here’s How to Pick Now Between Iceland Versus Spain

See the 2026 eclipse while sipping wine on a vineyard near a castle or from a hot spring overlooking a glacier-topped volcano?

August 21, 2025 11:24 AM

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Cassandra Brooklyn

Airport terminal under snowfall in winter.

Air Travel News

After Thousands of Canceled Flights, Here’s What Stranded Travelers Learned From Winter Storm Fern

As a massive winter storm swept the country, upending air travel nationwide, stranded travelers share the realities of rebooking, waiting, and getting home.

January 30, 2026 01:04 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Health + Wellness

This New Wellness Destination Will Let You Try Longevity Treatments and Help Restore Coral Reefs

Six leading international wellness groups are opening hotels at Amaala on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast.

January 7, 2026 01:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

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