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A Tale of Two Coasts: Adventure and Natural Beauty on North Florida’s Top Beaches

From horseback riding through the sand to diving the largest artificial reef in the world, these are the best ways to get outdoors in Amelia Island and Pensacola.

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Water Sports

Scuba Diving Slave Shipwrecks Is a Spiritual Journey

It’s also a chance for black divers to become more engaged with the underwater activity while working to uncover a painful and important part of history.

February 21, 2020 07:02 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

U.S. Beaches

Skip the Coast This Summer and Go to One of These Beautiful Lake Beaches Instead

What could be more all-American than escaping your everyday routine and holing up in a cozy retreat by one of the country’s picturesque lakes?

May 9, 2024 01:06 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to Washington, D.C., This Spring

The cherry blossoms are only the beginning of it.

March 1, 2019 06:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A long line at security at Denver airport

Air Travel News

How Early Should You Get to the Airport? It Depends.

Whether you want ample time to roam the terminal or prefer to get to the gate just as the plane is boarding, here’s when to arrive at the airport so that you don’t miss your flight.

November 1, 2024 12:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

To See One of Paris’s Top Attractions, Go Underground

In Paris, the streets show off domes, spires, and monuments that attract millions of visitors every year. But beneath this architectural splendor, there’s an entire subterranean world.

March 10, 2022 10:47 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Epic Trips

In Patagonia, You Can White-Water Raft for 62 Miles from Lodge to Lodge

Chile’s Futaleufú River provides a rare, thrilling experience that’s possible only with continued environmental protection.

May 12, 2026 01:43 PM

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Jessica Vincent

Annular Solar Eclipse through Clouds, Singapore, December 2019

National Parks

A “Ring of Fire” Eclipse Is Coming This Fall: Here’s Where to See It

When the sun, moon, and Earth align in October for an annular solar eclipse, skywatchers can head to a handful of U.S. national parks for the best views.

June 21, 2023 08:20 PM

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Sarah Kuta

hand holding a phone in front of an airplane window taking a video of the wing

Air Travel News

Why Airlines Tell You Not to Retrieve Your Phone if It Falls Between Seats

It’s frustrating when your phone falls into the cracks between airplane seats. But it could be dangerous if you try to fish it out yourself.

March 17, 2026 12:55 PM

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Bailey Berg

Traveler wearing headphones on an airplane

Air Travel News

United’s New Rule: If You Don’t Wear Headphones, You Could Be Banned

United Airlines recently updated its contract of carriage to make its policy regarding headphones very clear.

March 10, 2026 05:24 PM

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Chris Dong

Disputes between local taxi driver unions and Uber drivers earlier this year in Quintana Roo, the Mexican state that is home to Cancun, turned violent.

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