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Sunset on Lake Michigan at Saugatuck, Michigan

Where to Go in Summer

7 Beautiful Lakeside Getaways Across the U.S.

A weekend getaway at one of these lakes is good for the soul.

April 25, 2023 08:17 AM

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Amy Bizzarri

Aerial view of Oleta River State Park, Halouver and Sunny Isles in Miami, Florida.

Cities We Love

Art Deco, White-Sand Beaches, and Live Music: 15 Can’t-Miss Things to Enjoy in Miami

With the right itinerary—and a strong cafecito or two running through your veins—you can fit in a bit of it all in Miami.

July 11, 2025 01:56 PM

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Terry Ward

Cafe table on a balcony overlooking lake and mountains in Switzerland

Hotels

9 Airbnbs With Breathtaking Views

From the Swiss Alps to the Brazilian rain forest, these Airbnbs are worth booking just for the views.

September 25, 2023 01:55 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Cities We Love

Why the Block Is Asheville’s Must-Visit Neighborhood

Asheville’s historic strip is buzzing again, with a mix of people and places that bring its remarkable past into the present.

February 22, 2022 03:50 PM

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Lia Picard

Space tourism is quickly becoming a tangible reality—what effect will the industry have on the environment?

Fall 2022

The Promise and Peril of Space Tourism

A space tourism industry is being built on the proposition of personal and existential transformation. But at what cost?

October 11, 2022 01:28 PM

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Jessica Camille Aguirre

Weekend Getaways

How This Catskills Hamlet Brings the Farm to the People

Just under 100 miles north of NYC, Accord is the ideal destination for those looking for a bucolic weekend getaway.

April 29, 2022 07:36 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Epic Trips

Chasing Adventure on Kangaroo Island, the Galápagos of Australia

In 2020, bushfires burned more than half of Australia’s natural wonder. Thankfully, the flora and fauna have begun to return—as have the visitors.

October 10, 2022 02:57 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Ellerman House offers unobstructed views of the ocean from most guest rooms.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 10 Best Hotels for Art Lovers

Hotels can introduce their guests to the creativity that surrounds them—and reveal canvases visitors may not otherwise see.

September 16, 2023 06:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Outdoor Adventure

The Puerto Rico Most Travelers Miss

Ditch the crowds at the beach and venture into Puerto Rico’s remote central mountain region to find waterfalls, hidden lakes, and plenty of peace and quiet.

January 7, 2022 11:57 AM

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Jhoni Jackson

Art + Culture

How Madrid Artists Brought Flamenco Back Amid the Pandemic

Performers dance behind plastic screens and customers get a temperature check, but the show does go on.

October 8, 2020 05:58 PM

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Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel is a shining example of Belle Époque-era architecture.

Stay Here Next

A Grande Dame Hotel Is Reborn in Cannes. Here’s a First Look.

The Carlton, which turned Cannes into a well-heeled summer beach destination, has just emerged from a major restoration.

April 10, 2023 04:21 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Waves crashing dramatically at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Food + Drink

The Ultimate Trip Ideas for Travelers in California

Plan a dream vacation in sunny California to suit all types of interests.

Sponsored by Visit California

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Love Gin? Try This Week-Long Tour of Scotland’s Best Distilleries

Get your fix of the drink and its history on a special tour through Scotland.

June 30, 2022 06:45 PM

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Katie MacLeod

An American Bison roams the prairie at Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve near Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Outdoor Adventure

Here’s How to Experience North America’s Most Endangered (and Underrated) Ecosystem

The prairie is disappearing, but these seven parks and preserves are working to protect a biodiverse habitat filled with bison, pronghorn, prairie dogs, and plenty of homesteader history.

August 29, 2024 03:00 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Food + Drink

Discover Art, Architecture, and Fine Wine at These Napa Valley Spots

At tasting rooms across Napa Valley, galleries let visitors wander with a glass of wine, and picnicking is not only allowed in sculpture gardens—it’s encouraged.

November 15, 2022 04:54 PM

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Layne Randolph

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