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This Ancient Trading Post in the United Arab Emirates Is an Essential Stop for Modern Visitors Too

A welcome change of pace from the UAE’s other cities, Al Ain is a relaxed mix of history, heritage, and culture.

January 5, 2023 06:09 PM

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Nicola Chilton

View of Manhattan skyline from the water. A woman with blond hair is holding up a camera to take a photo. Two other people are standing in front of her

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New York City Was Shaped by Women. This Walking Tour Wants You to Know Their Stories.

The She Shapes History tours highlight the pioneering women NYC has overlooked.

March 2, 2026 12:25 PM

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Lucy Kehoe

Mountains during sunset with a river running in front

Outdoor Adventure

When Is the Best Time to Visit Alaska? It Depends on Your Travel Plans.

What you’re hoping to see and do in the 49th state is key to figuring out when to come.

September 24, 2023 11:02 AM

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Bailey Berg

Cody's Warren Street at dusk, with several motorcycles; parked cars line sides of street

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Town in Every U.S. State

Consider these 51 beautiful places found across the country—including Puerto Rico—for your next trip

January 12, 2024 09:01 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Flower Therapy: A Wine-Free Way to Relax in Sonoma Wine Country

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

These Flower Farms and Gardens Are a Wine-Free Way to Relax in Sonoma

What do you do when visiting wine country but you don’t want to start drinking at 9 a.m.? You visit flower farms.

March 22, 2022 06:19 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Travel for Good

An Electric Road Trip From L.A. to Las Vegas Is Easier Than You May Think

Many people fly the 300-mile journey, but the eco-option is getting more and more feasible.

December 17, 2021 02:36 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels We Love

24 Wellness Resorts and Hotels You Should Book Right Now

These are the 24 hotels we recommend most for wellness.

January 31, 2025 01:00 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Outdoor Adventure

Meet the People Shaping Puerto Rico’s Surfing Culture

In Puerto Rico, local craftsmen are creating a deep-rooted sense of community.

August 14, 2023 08:43 PM

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Jesse Echevarría

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Essential Guide to Visiting Taos, New Mexico, in the Winter

Though Taos is known for its famous ski valley and fluffy powder, there’s plenty to do in this charming Southwest mountain town that doesn’t have to involve a single snowflake.

December 5, 2023 02:00 PM

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Mae Hamilton

A cottage at Firefall Ranch in California with a large veranda featuring a rocking chair and a fireplace

Stay Here Next

There’s a New Luxury Lodge Near Yosemite National Park—Here’s What It’s Like

Just outside the northwest gate to Yosemite National Park, a stylish new lodge invites guests to admire the serene beauty of California’s mountain meadows in every season.

August 29, 2024 11:35 AM

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Julia Cosgrove

Manchester Town Hall seen from across the street at dusk

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This English City Just Became the First in the U.K. to Implement a Tourist Tax

Travelers will now be charged an additional fee for each night they stay in Manchester.

April 4, 2023 07:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

Sunset by the firepit at the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe.

Hotels

These Are 6 Great Hotels for Watching October’s Solar Eclipse—and You Can Still Book Them

These are the hotels to book for autumn’s main astronomical event.

August 16, 2023 04:33 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

A birds-eye view of rafts on a river in the Kennebec Valley in Maine

Outdoor Adventure

From Lobster Rolls to Scenic Trails, Maine’s Seasonal Adventures Await

Get ready for guided kayaking on historic lakes, snowy bike rides, and amazing coastal cuisine.

Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism

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

People sitting on a ski lift in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Winter Sports

Epic, Ikon, or Independent: How to Find the Best Multi-Resort Ski Pass

Find out whether Epic or Ikon is the ski pass for you—or if there’s an alternative you should consider.

December 16, 2022 04:43 PM

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Cindy Hirschfeld

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