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Beaches

Sunset Bonfires and Colorful Tide Pools Await on a Weekend in Cannon Beach

This Oregon Coast beach offers a serene escape to the raw beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

June 3, 2024 05:47 PM

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Amanda Calnan Vowels

Expedition Cruises

7 Cruises That Will Bring You Directly to the Northern Lights in Seafaring Style

On these sailings, passengers can witness the aurora borealis from the comfort and convenience of a cruise ship with ample amenities.

April 15, 2025 07:05 PM

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Bailey Berg

Water Sports

Scotland Is Restoring Its Sea Pools—and One Comes With a Sauna and Pizza Shack

Community-led restorations are reviving the man-made tidal pools along Scotland’s coast to their former glory.

May 21, 2026 10:02 AM

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Karen Gardiner

Dublin, Ireland - July 12 2014: people in St Stephen's Green, park with original Victorian layout

4 Days In

Locals Reveal The Best Way to Spend a Weekend in Dublin

Learn about the Irish capital’s place in literary history, taste rare whiskey at the source, and take in the brisk sea air along a meandering coastal trail.

March 6, 2024 08:54 AM

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Yvonne Gordon

Alila Ventana Big Sur is among the Monterey-area resorts that have made improvements to their rooms and spas.

Food + Drink

What’s New for Food, Wine, and Travel in Monterey

From coastal escapes to cliffside views, Monterey County keeps adding standout resorts, restaurants, wineries, and events.

Sponsored by See Monterey

Boats on the sandbar in the Florida Keys

4 Days In

4 Days in the Florida Keys: Shipwreck Dives, Teeny-Tiny Deer, and Legendary Key Lime Pie

Water, water everywhere—and all that goes with it in the stunning Florida Keys

November 5, 2025 07:23 AM

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Terry Ward

Islands

21 Islands Where Italians Actually Go to Vacation

Some of Italy’s prettiest and most uncrowded beaches are on islands in the Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, and Adriatic seas.

April 2, 2026 05:30 PM

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Erica Firpo

International Beaches

8 Beautiful, Must-Visit Beaches Near Barcelona

There is no shortage of excellent beaches near Barcelona. Here are the best beaches within two hours of Barcelona to visit on your next trip to Spain.

August 11, 2023 04:09 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

Food + Drink

These 6 Restaurants Are Only Reachable by Boat

Whether heading to a floating restaurant or a tiny island outpost, traveling to these dining rooms is half the fun.

May 5, 2026 12:56 PM

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Tae Yoon

A woman walks through Kongthong Village with brooms on her back

Art + Culture

In This Remote Indian Village, Names Are Sung—Not Spoken

Following ancient matrilineal custom, Kongthong residents traditionally don’t use words for names—they use song.

October 31, 2022 04:40 PM

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Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

Swimmers among rocks in a natural coastal pool

Health + Wellness

Italy’s Hot Springs Island Has Been Luring Bathers Since Ancient Rome

An hour by ferry from Naples, Ischia has natural hot springs, cave baths, and thermal parks.

May 28, 2026 12:11 PM

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Asia London Palomba

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 10 Meals Not to Miss in Aruba

Taste your way through Aruba’s diverse cuisine with stuffed cheese, conch stew, savory pastries, and more.

February 29, 2024 04:20 PM

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Susan Campbell

Where to Travel Next

5 Reasons Why Nova Scotia Should Be on Your Radar

Quaint towns, unique national parks, and all the lobster you can handle are just the beginning of a great getaway to Nova Scotia.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

Health + Wellness

7 Best Onsen to Visit for a Dip Into Japanese Hot Spring Culture

Travel to these places and try one of Japan’s most relaxing traditions.

May 9, 2023 10:58 PM

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Burcu Basar

Where to Travel Next

14 Best Places to Visit in Florida on Your Next Trip

The Sunshine State has plenty to offer in addition to sand and surf.

December 6, 2024 03:33 PM

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Carrie Honaker

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