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The Best Small Ship Cruise for Wildlife in Alaska

UnCruise’s floating basecamps offer rare and intimate views of the state’s iconic animals, including whales, bears, salmon, and eagles.

Sponsored by UnCruise Adventures

A wooden chalet surrounded by snow and evergreen trees with a snow-covered peak in the distance and bright blue skies

Hotels

8 of the Coziest Winter Cabins on Airbnb, According to Guests

It’s easy to see why these ski chalets and mountain cabins are among the highest rated on Airbnb.

November 17, 2023 11:59 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Waterfalls surrounded by rocky cliffs with trees

Outdoor Adventure

This State Launched an Official Waterfall Trail—and Some Stops Are Wheelchair-Accessible

The Kentucky Wildlands Waterfall Trail connects 17 cascades across the state’s rugged southern and eastern stretches, and you don’t need to be an expert hiker to experience much of it.

August 7, 2024 07:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Batibou beach, northern Dominica, is considered to be the most beautiful beach on the island. This peaceful, sandy beach, surrounded by tropical forest, is being washed by mild waves of Caribbean sea.

International Beaches

I’ve Visited More Than 80 Countries Alone—This Caribbean Island Is One of the Best Places for Solo Travelers

This small island should be on every solo traveler’s radar.

February 11, 2025 03:18 PM

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Kaitlyn Rosati

National Parks

Biden Restores National Monuments That Had Been Cut by Trump

The move brings Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah back to their full land mass.

October 8, 2021 05:20 PM

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Matthew Daly

Where to Travel Next

Heading to Jordan? Skip the Bubble Tent and Stay Here Instead.

A Bedouin camp is a great option if you’re looking for a true desert experience.

October 3, 2022 01:01 PM

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Yulia Denisyuk

A bird's eye view of a long, straight beach in Corpus Christi, Texas.

U.S. Beaches

Why This Beach Destination is a Fall Favorite

Still-warm weather and fewer crowds make beachcombing, birdwatching, and more in the Gulf Coast of Corpus Christi ideal for an autumn vacation.

Sponsored by Pendry Park City

Back: Beautiful Landscape in Kenya, Samburuland; front: Kalepo Camp Yoga

Outdoor Adventure

Adventure Travelers Are Seeking “Wild Wellness” in Extremely Remote and Isolated Places

More people are gravitating toward saunas in Greenland and helicopter yoga in Kenya—where no one is around for miles.

June 4, 2026 04:12 PM

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Lauren Breedlove

10th Mountain Hut Hike to Polar Star Inn

Hiking + Cycling

Colorado Has 350 Miles of Hut-to-Hut Hiking That Rivals the Alps

Get more time amid 11,000-foot peaks, somewhere in-between glamping and roughing it.

May 29, 2026 09:10 AM

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Karthika Gupta

Surfers catching waves at The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay

Outdoor Adventure

How The Ritz-Carlton Hawaiʻi Elevates Outdoor Travel

Adventure meets culture across Maui and Oʻahu, where hiking, surfing, snorkeling, and horseback riding come layered with storytelling, tradition, and unforgettable views.

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