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Two kayakers paddling through Holden Beach Marina.

Outdoor Adventure

Where to Bike, Paddle, and Fish on North Carolina’s Quiet Coast

The Brunswick Islands appeal to every type of nature enthusiast, from birders and anglers to bikers and kayakers.

Sponsored by Brunswick County Tourism Development Authority

8 Beautiful Waterfalls Around the World You Can Visit

Natural Wonders

9 Waterfalls So Beautiful They’re Worth Traveling For

“Fall” in love with these nine superlative-packed falls, spanning the globe.

September 29, 2023 07:59 AM

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Deb Hopewell

Air Travel News

Delta Is Launching Iceland Service From These U.S. Cities

Following the news that Iceland is now open to vaccinated travelers, the carrier plans to begin flying to Reykjavík again in May.

March 26, 2021 09:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

view of rocks jutting out from the water at Kenai Fjords National Park

Ocean Cruises

The World’s Most Beautiful Fjords—and the Cruises That Will Take You There

From Norway to New Zealand, Greenland to Glacier Bay, Alaska, these sailings offer the best way to view the striking coastal bluffs that make up some of the world’s most stunning fjords.

March 23, 2023 08:09 PM

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Fran Golden

Health + Wellness

Adventure and Enrichment Await in the Nordic Countries

Sponsored by the Nordics

Sponsored by The Nordics

History + Culture

The Robert E. Lee Statue in Virginia Has Come Down

One of the nation’s largest Confederate monuments has been dismantled in Richmond, where it stood for more than a century.

September 8, 2021 02:38 PM

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Sarah Rankin

Solo Travel

Looking to Live Abroad (for a Few Months)? These Countries Are Offering Remote Work Visas for Longer Stays.

Change up your workplace scenery with these countries.

March 24, 2025 05:48 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Natural Wonders

Crowds Flock to Iceland Volcano as Lava Spills

Some are roasting marshmallows on the lava; others are trying to get close to a moment 800 years in the making.

March 25, 2021 11:17 AM

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Natural Wonders

11 Remote Places That Take Crowd-Free Travel to the Extreme

These locales may be difficult to reach, but the views make the effort more than worthwhile.

February 5, 2025 03:05 PM

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Becca Blond

A houseboat in Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park sits beneath the green and magenta ribbons of the northern lights.

Hotels

The Best Hotels for Seeing the Northern Lights in the Lower 48 States

Aurora sightings are on the rise in the lower 48 states—here are the best places to stay to scout them all year.

March 25, 2023 09:00 AM

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Stephanie Vermillion

Air Travel News

United Adds Flights to Greece, Iceland, and Croatia for the Summer

All three European destinations have opened to international travelers who can present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or negative test results.

April 19, 2021 07:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

Left: Monte-Carlo, Monaco; right: A train of Formula 1 cars storms uphill past cheering terraces during the frantic start of the Monaco Grand Prix

Cruise

The Secret Travel Hack for Seeing the Solar Eclipse, Monaco Grand Prix, and Other Exclusive Global Events

There’s an easier way to gain access to some of the world’s most in-demand moments.

March 6, 2026 12:01 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

Air Travel News

New Low-Cost Airline “Play” Offers U.S.–Europe Flights From $109

The no-frills Icelandic carrier is entering the U.S. market with bargain basement airfares to 22 European destinations.

December 16, 2021 12:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

A stargazing lookout center on a lake at night in Voyageurs National Park, an International Dark Sky Park in Minnesota.

National Parks

The Ultimate Adventure Through Minnesota and Its National Park

From Voyageurs National Park to the North Shore of Lake Superior, get off the beaten path with this guide to Minnesota’s most stunning parks and scenic drives.

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