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This Scenic Wine Region Is Europe’s Most Underrated River Cruise Destination

Making the case for escaping the crowds sailing Europe’s Danube and Rhine rivers and heading to Portugal’s UNESCO-protected Douro Valley instead.

June 15, 2023 08:40 PM

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Jeri Clausing

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Where to Travel Next

4 Charming Small Towns in Switzerland Every Traveler Should Visit

Immerse yourself in medieval history or retreat to a mountaintop.

September 15, 2022 11:38 AM

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Melanie Haiken

Outdoor Adventure

The 17 Best Things to Do in Colorado

With everything from jagged peaks and rushing rivers to hot springs, geological wonders, and a dark sky park, Colorado promises endless adventure.

February 26, 2024 12:31 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

collage of two photos. one shows a British Airways airplane in flight against a blue sky. the other shows a close-up of a person in a grey sweatshirt wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard which is green with a pattern of yellow sunflowers on it

Accessible Travel

5 Services That Help Neurodivergent Travelers Travel Confidently

Travel is getting easier—and more enjoyable—for people with autism, thanks to a growing list of support programs and certifications.

April 4, 2025 01:54 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Road Trips

Score a Classic Car Rental With a Stay at These Southern California Hotels

Cruise the Pacific Coast in a 1957 Porsche Speedster or a 1967 Cadillac DeVille this winter.

November 15, 2018 12:48 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing Tips + Gear

If You Want to Pack More Efficiently, Ask a Disabled Traveler

Creativity and disability go hand in hand, and traveling is no different.

July 9, 2024 09:00 AM

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Kelly Dawson

Alok Vaid-Menon looks to the camera. They are wearing a multi-colored suit, red pom-pom earrings, and bejeweled sunglasses. Their hair is dyed green, blue, and purple.

LGBTQ Travel

Talking Gender Fluidity, Travel, and a Texas Childhood With Alok Vaid-Menon

The performance artist, writer, and activist travels to remain a perpetual student of the world.

June 2, 2023 01:43 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Pass Makes Visiting National Parks Easier and Less Expensive

Not only does the America the Beautiful pass grant you easy entry to endless national parks and forests, but it will also save you money.

January 9, 2025 08:11 AM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

Stargazing Without the Crowds on the Grand Canyon Floor

A strenuous trek to Phantom Ranch—the only lodging on the base of the Grand Canyon—shows a different, less-crowded side of this world wonder. But you’ll have to work for it.

March 13, 2024 05:06 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

Two men riding on decorated white horses alongside motorbike taxis in front of the pink Hawa Mahal palace in Jaipur, India

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