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Food + Drink

The Off-Menu Drink You Have to Order in Las Vegas

This not-so-secret cocktail has one particularly mouth-watering ingredient.

February 22, 2024 02:48 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Navy Pier in Chicago is the official start of Route 66.

Road Trips

4 Can’t-Miss Places to Stop on Illinois’ Route 66

Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with a scenic 301-mile road trip from Chicago to Madison, filled with historic sites, local eats, and small-town charm in Illinois.

Sponsored by Enjoy Illinois

Close-up of the sand-colored hoodoos of Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

National Parks

One of New Mexico’s Most Beautiful National Monuments Has Reopened—After Being Closed for Years

Here’s how you can visit the New Mexico wonder, located 40 minutes outside of Santa Fe and now under Indigenous management—and how to obtain the required reservation.

December 4, 2024 02:05 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

An image of Seabird Rock Dinosaur Caves Park with crashing waves, pelicans, seagulls and cormorants flying and nesting at Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.

Travel for Good

These 3 Beautiful Sites Are Some of the Last Wild Places in the U.S. Here’s How to Visit Before They Disappear

Across the country, Indigenous people are taking a more active role in managing their land—and in doing so, protecting the climate for future generations.

December 9, 2024 05:53 PM

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Autumn Fourkiller

a black and white historic photo of a group of black people posing on the beach on historic Butler Beach Florida , part of the St. Johns County Black Heritage Trail

History + Culture

A New Black Heritage Trail Puts Florida’s Civil Rights History in the Spotlight

Florida is often overlooked in conversations about the Civil Rights Movement, but the state—specifically St. Augustine—played an integral role in the passage of the Civil Rights Act.

September 9, 2025 03:05 AM

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Mariette Williams

Fall 2025

8 Epic Cruises for the Seriously Intrepid Traveler to Take in 2026

From luxury icebreakers to yachts with pool decks, these ships—and sailings—are on our list.

November 6, 2025 11:44 AM

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Jeri Clausing

The natural limestone arch, Wied il-Mielaħ

Epic Trips

Where to Stay, Eat, and Swim in Gozo

Use this local’s guide for hotels, restaurants, and more to plan a trip to Gozo, one of Malta’s sister islands, known for its authenticity.

Sponsored by VisitMalta

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 33 New Sites to Its 2021 World Heritage List

The latest additions—from Europe’s great spa towns to a nearly 100-year-old railway in Iran—are definitely worthy of a detour or even planning your next trip around.

July 30, 2021 03:04 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Forget Bordeaux, the Jura Is France’s Next Big Wine Destination

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Go to This Lesser-Known French Wine Region for Bubbly, Alpine Lakes, and Comté Cheese

Forget about the crowds in Champagne or the Rhône Valley and head northeast to Jura.

July 31, 2025 10:39 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Pappy's Smokehouse is in MIdtown, one of 79 neighborhoods in St. Louis

Food + Drink

Cracker-Thin Pizza, Frozen Custard, and Spicy Ridged Chips—These Are Must-Eat Foods in St. Louis

From gooey butter cake to Red Hot Riplets, the Gateway to the West has perfected comfort food.

February 9, 2026 11:54 AM

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Asonta Benetti

Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort is tucked within 14 acres of forest in Punta Mita, Mexico

Stay Here Next

Private Glamping Tents, White Sand Beaches, a Botanist on Site. And It’s a Four Seasons.

Naviva, a Four Seasons Resort is a relaxed all-inclusive haven just for adults located down the road from the brand’s other property in Punta Mita, Mexico.

September 27, 2024 07:46 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Explora IV sailing through fjords in Norway

Cruise

7 Storybook Places to Visit by Sea in Europe

From misty Scottish isles to cobblestoned Belgian streets, this journey brings Northern Europe’s fairytale charm to life.

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