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Our 2026 picks champion a better way to travel the world: responsibly, creatively, and with eyes on places long overlooked.

This island of Japan is best experienced through its verdant mountains, active volcanoes, thermal waterfalls, and thousands of bubbling hot springs.

From the biggest beer bar west of the Mississippi to the famed Iowa State Fair, there are oodles of reasons to visit this capital city.

This is your year to see the aurora borealis. Here’s where and how to see this most astounding of celestial shows in 2026.

“Once-in-a-lifetime” vacations. “Bucket list” trips. Both are often celebrated as major rewards. In reality, they can mean putting undue pressure on a destination—and on ourselves.

Among the many ways Asheville stands out is for its welcoming spirit for all travelers. Discover accessible trails and natural beauty, forward-thinking businesses, efforts to support BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, and more.

After visiting 24 national parks in the U.S., contributing writer Latria Graham meditates on their complex legacy—and considers how we can enjoy them in a more responsible way.

One of the most fascinating places to sail is right in our own backyard.

The National Audubon Society and HX (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) have partnered to launch an exclusive series of bird-watching expedition cruises.

Go off the beaten path in the Peach State to reap the scientifically proven benefits of “blue spaces,” Southern style.

The Great American Outdoors Act will fund maintenance at national parks and other areas over the next five years.

Sarah Dusek, the former CEO of Under Canvas, recently launched the sustainable safari and luxury outdoor hospitality company Few & Far. She shares the passions and learnings that have shaped her path from aid worker to regenerative hospitality entrepreneur.

The much-anticipated new Epic Universe at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida is the first major theme park to open in the United States in a quarter century. Here’s what to expect.

Vinyl libraries, fashion accessories, winter sleds, and free museum passes—hotels are getting creative with their complimentary perks.

Alongside a new astronomy center, Flagstaff is now a hotbed of standout culinary outposts, making it the ideal place to kick off your Grand Canyon–fueled adventure.