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This Is the Perfect Travel Destination for Water Lovers

Dive, sail, and surf in this dreamy destination’s clear blue water.

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Fall 2024

How to Plan Family Trips That Both Kids and Parents Love

Travel can be the best form of education for children—and their parents. Here’s how to make it fun.

October 22, 2024 03:27 PM

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Tim Chester

the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul towers above Brno.

Where to Travel Next

This Music-Filled City Is Stepping Out of Prague’s Shadow

Every corner of Brno, Czechia, thrums with music, art, and self-expression.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Emma John

This house on Necker Island sits on the coast and is surrounded by the sea.

Hotels We Love

Dreaming of a Private Island Getaway? Here’s How to Make It a Reality

At these 14 luxury resorts, it’s possible to have that dream vacation on a private island—without having to own one.

February 25, 2025 03:31 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Beaches

Make the Most of Croatia’s Many Charms—Without the Crowds

Go truffle hunting in the Istrian countryside, find quiet beaches on car-free islands, and rethink shoulder season.

August 26, 2024 03:05 PM

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Kristin Vuković

Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.

Hotels

15 Magical Tree House Hotels Around the World

Eat, sleep, and live your childhood dream with a bird’s-eye view at one of these tree house hotels.

September 11, 2023 10:07 AM

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Ann Abel

This seating area at Violino d'Oro in Venice has arched windows and canal views.

Stay Here Next

This New Boutique Hotel in Venice Connects You to the City’s Best Artisans

Set in a quiet square in the heart of Venice, Violino d’Oro showcases local craftsmanship.

February 26, 2024 01:44 PM

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Erica Firpo

Where to Travel Next

10 Best Places To Go in England—And Where to Stay

Stone circles, buzzing cities, and the castle from Bridgerton all feature in our list of favorite spots.

April 26, 2023 02:39 PM

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Lottie Gross

National Parks

The Woman Who Changed the Grand Canyon

Mary Colter’s genius survives in the iconic architecture and interiors of several landmark buildings—but you might not know it.

June 14, 2022 09:43 AM

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Alex Pulaski

Packing Tips + Gear

Our Favorite Waterproof, Windproof Jacket Is on Sale Right Now

Save 20 percent on the Arc’teryx Venda Anorak at REI.

March 1, 2022 12:32 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Islands

5 Ways to Taste the Diverse Flavors of the British Virgin Islands

Savor a food-focused vacation with these top restaurants, upcoming festivals, and iconic bars in this Caribbean destination.

September 30, 2024 10:58 AM

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British Virgin islands

Packing Tips + Gear

15 Mother’s Day Gifts for Your Travel-Loving Mom

Mother’s Day is on May 14 this year.

May 2, 2023 10:22 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The front of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.

Art + Culture

Phil Collins’s Treasured Alamo Memorabilia Collection Finally Goes on Display

Can you feel it in the air tonight? Alamo superfan Phil Collins’s personal assemblage of artifacts will soon be on view.

February 23, 2023 02:42 PM

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Mae Hamilton

6 Most Beautiful Spring Train Rides Around the World

Trains

8 Train Rides to Take for Stunning Spring Scenery

Enjoy the best of spring with a trip on a Japanese bullet train or a vintage railcar in England.

March 17, 2025 03:45 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tales

In Bali, Some People Find Themselves. This Comedian Found Her Father.

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka hadn’t seen her dad in years. So she headed to Bali for what she thought would be a chill reunion. He had something else in mind.

July 6, 2021 11:30 PM

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Atsuko Okatsuka

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