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12 Stunning Lake Getaways from the Twin Cities

In driving distance of Minneapolis and St. Paul, these Minnesota lakes have the perfect adventure for everyone.

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota

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Why You Shouldn’t Miss a Trip to Las Vegas This Year

Highlights for 2024 include new restaurants at Fontainebleau Las Vegas and micro-residencies at the art house Beverly Theater.

April 26, 2024 10:48 AM

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Matt Villano

Aerial view of the coastal town of Eden, Australia, a green and rocky peninsula jutting out into a deep blue ocean

Cruise

Need a Quick Getaway? Book One of These Amazing 3-Night Cruises

Sometimes, we literally need to sail away for a few days.

July 12, 2024 05:01 PM

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Brittany Chrusciel

Hotel News + Openings

Aspen’s Newest Hotel Wants to Feel Like Your Private Mountain House

White Elephant Aspen, the first mountain property from the East Coast hotel brand, opens on June 15 in Aspen’s quieter West End neighborhood.

May 28, 2026 06:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

You Can Now Convert Your Southwest Travel Credits Into Points—at a Very High Rate

There are some pros and cons to converting the funds. Here’s how to know whether the switchover is right for you.

August 18, 2020 02:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

Community-based tourism destinations give local communities the power to curate authentic trips for travelers.

Sustainable Travel

Hike, Stay, and Make Cheese With Local Residents on These International Trips

Community-based projects in Ecuador, Nepal, and beyond help locals achieve economic independence while providing travelers a chance to experience everyday life.

July 31, 2024 02:59 PM

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Hannah Singleton

a big blue sky with white clouds over a landscape of green prairie grass and a river at Valles Caldera National Preserve New Mexico

National Parks

Fall Travel Idea: The Southwestern City That’s a Gateway to Three National Parks

Get nature, art, history—and three national park sites—in one easy weekend getaway.

August 16, 2024 09:25 AM

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Billie Cohen

COVID + Travel

This Little-Visited Island Nation Is Reopening for the First Time in 2 Years

Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific, is (finally) reopening to tourism on July 1.

June 29, 2022 03:47 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Future of Travel

The Past, Present, and Future of Space Tourism

It’s been more than 20 years since the first space tourist took flight, but there’s a lot more to come in the emerging industry of space tourism.

October 11, 2022 01:32 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

National Parks

U.S. National Parks Are Getting a Facelift

The Great American Outdoors Act will fund maintenance at national parks and other areas over the next five years.

December 10, 2021 11:44 AM

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Rebecca Reynolds

Arlington, VA, USA - 4 June 2022: Interior of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport with Passengers passing and US Flag decorating the Terminal; Copy Space

Air Travel News

Trump’s Birthday and Military Parade Will Disrupt Flights This Weekend—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know

Some airlines are already canceling, anticipating delays, and offering rebooking options to or from Reagan airport—you might want to change your flight now.

June 11, 2025 01:13 PM

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Kinsey Gidick

Every September, Everglades City holds a Blessing of the Stone Crab Fleet, a festival to celebrate the area’s signature seafood and those who deliver it.

Food + Drink

Key Lime Pie Is Fine, but This Is Florida’s Real Signature Dish

Stone crab claws are the Sunshine State’s most beloved delicacy, and there’s no better place to eat them than Everglades City.

April 20, 2026 10:23 AM

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Terry Ward

Lifeguard Tower at Bolsa Chica State Beach Huntington Beach California

Epic Trips

Why Huntington Beach Is Perfect for a Long Weekend

With picture-perfect waves, scenic coastal trails, and a thriving craft brewery scene, Huntington Beach deserves a closer look.

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