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Two tourists riding electric bikes on Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands in Galway Bay, Ireland. Renting a bicycle is one of the most popular way to get around Inis Mor.

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National Parks

9 Incredible U.S. National Parks for Stargazing

These are the country’s best parks to see the night sky.

July 11, 2024 09:12 AM

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Anna Fiorentino

Highway 170 in West Texas flowering with blue bonnets.

Road Trips

The 8 Most Scenic Road Trips in Texas

Even if you only have a day or two to explore, these road trips deliver natural swimming holes, stunning views, and good eats aplenty.

November 10, 2023 11:27 AM

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Mae Hamilton

aerial view of Los Cabos beach with sand and waves

Air Travel News

Cyber Monday Flight Deals Worth Planning Your Next Trip Around

Fly to Mexico from $99 one-way. Paris round-trip for less than $300. These Cyber Monday discounts could be just the inspiration you need for your next getaway.

November 27, 2023 09:20 AM

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Michelle Baran

New York gets even more exciting during the most wonderful time of the year.

Holiday Travel

8 U.S. Cities Putting Their Own Spins on the Holidays, From Festive Boat Parades to Nouveau Nutcrackers

American cities are ringing in the holiday season with unique local traditions, including country music concerts in Nashville and film-focused festivities in Los Angeles.

November 24, 2025 10:37 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

The Santiago Calatrava-designed Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge spans Dallas’ Trinity River.

Art + Culture

What a Local Artist Loves Most About Dallas

From eating tacos at a gas station to visiting an under-the-radar museum, art photographer Daniel J. Hale shares his favorite things to do and see in the city.

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4 Days In

4 Days in New Orleans: Zip Lines Over Alligators, Raised Mausoleums, and Cajun Sausage Croissants

Find locally recommended haunts during a long weekend in a city both ancient and young, silly and sacred, polite and profane.

October 24, 2025 09:10 AM

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Jenny Adams

Dromoland castle stone exterior with blue skies

Hotels We Love

These Are the 22 Best Historic Hotels Around the World

These remarkable hotel makeovers of historic buildings are bringing the past to life again.

April 21, 2026 07:10 PM

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Mary Holland

Hiking + Cycling

14 Epic Hikes in the U.S.—From California’s Lost Coast to a Northeast Trek Longer Than the Appalachian Trail

With trails ranging from six miles to 4,800, here are some of the most incredible hikes the U.S. has on offer.

October 15, 2025 09:45 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

10 Must-Visit Historical Places Around the World

History + Culture

12 Must-Visit Historical Sites Around the World

If you’ll travel far and wide to be awed by a UNESCO World Heritage site, make sure you have these major attractions on your list.

March 7, 2024 08:22 AM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

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Hotels

9 Vacation Rentals That Will Make You Feel Like You’re in “Bridgerton”

These historic villas and apartments across England and Ireland evoke the romantic spirit of the hit Netflix romance series.

June 17, 2024 03:05 PM

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Cat Sposato

Air Travel News

United Just Announced Its Biggest International Expansion Ever. Here Are the New Routes

The carrier will add eight new international routes to destinations including Senegal, Greenland, and Mongolia.

October 10, 2024 02:28 PM

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Bailey Berg

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