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The Best Weekend Getaways in the U.S. for Families

From Vegas to the Catskills, these are our favorite spots for a mini break with the kids.

August 5, 2024 03:54 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Exploration opportunities abound along Alabama beaches.

Outdoor Adventure

Why This Under-the-Radar Coastal Paradise Makes the Ultimate Spring Getaway

The spring break of your dreams is closer than you realized on Alabama’s beaches.

Sponsored by Alabama’s Beaches

Hiking + Cycling

This Otherworldy South American Desert Is Home to Flamingos, Lunar Landscapes, and Geysers

This region in Chile is home to outdoor adventure galore.

May 29, 2024 08:59 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Museums + Galleries

Everything You Need to Know About the Museum of Broken Relationships

Here’s how a breakup inspired one of the world’s quirkiest museums—and how you can visit.

December 18, 2018 07:44 PM

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Edmund Vallance

A dahabiya is a shallow-bottomed wooden sailboat that offers a different kind of Nile cruise experience.

River Cruises

What It’s Like on a Nile Cruise

A Nile cruise is an essential part of most trips to Egypt, and a dahabiya sailboat cruise is the way to get more out of the experience.

July 3, 2023 08:00 AM

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Fran Golden

Art + Architecture

The Moroccan City Henri Matisse Called a “Painter’s Paradise”

Europe’s gateway to Africa, Tangier has long attracted artists and writers.

January 28, 2021 09:01 AM

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Susie Hodge

The only thing better than the rail trip of a lifetime is one that is fully planned an organized for you by a well-established tour operator.

Sponsored by Tourism NT

Off The Tourist Trail

A Local’s Guide to Lake Tahoe Without the Crowds, Including Remote Hot Springs and Moonlit Adventures

A resident shares a decade’s worth of tips to see California’s renowned nature with fewer people in the way.

November 7, 2025 02:23 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Road Trips

9 Unforgettable European Road Trips

Charming French châteaux or windswept Irish vistas? Norwegian fjords or Welsh beaches? Europe’s best drives offer it all.

May 27, 2023 11:46 AM

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Lottie Gross

Where to Travel Next

Millennials Can’t Get Enough of This Stretch of Florida Coast

Why people of a certain age are flocking to Tampa and St. Petersburg.

January 28, 2022 01:53 PM

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Terry Ward

This beach in the Philippines is one of the best in the world, chosen by voters and experts.<br/>

International Beaches

7 Best Beaches in the World Right Now, With Fiery Rocks, Protected Waters, and an Island You Can Walk To

Find your escape this year in a quiet corner of the Caribbean or a mythical Greek shore.

February 25, 2026 02:45 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Aerial view of the Oak Island Lighthouse on Caswell Beach.

U.S. Beaches

6 Romantic Beaches That Offer a Quieter NC Coast

Fewer crowds, slower days, and plenty of space to reconnect on the Brunswick Islands

Sponsored by Brunswick County Tourism Development Authority

Books

17 Independent Bookstores We Love Around the World

In London, Paris, Porto, and beyond, these independent shops should be required stops on any bibliophile’s travel itinerary.

July 19, 2024 06:56 AM

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Tim Chester

Noirmoutier island in France. French beach and village of Le Vieil

Off The Tourist Trail

Can You Visit France Without the Crowds? Bien Sur! Just Follow These 7 Tips

Step into a real-life fairy tale in your own château, float down peaceful canals, and discover some of Europe’s wildest and most beautiful coastlines.

May 2, 2025 04:00 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

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