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Why Neil Patrick Harris Misses Traveling

The actor’s best advice for trip planning? Start with adventure, end with relaxation.

April 20, 2021 03:18 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

National Parks

7 Stunning National Parks and Monuments in Colorado Where You Can Climb Dunes, Spot Moose, and Go Stargazing

From jaw-dropping mountains and canyons to fossils and sand dunes, here’s where to soak in the Centennial State’s protected natural wonders.

May 22, 2026 12:29 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Hotels

Why the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore Is the City’s Ultimate Urban Oasis

When a hotel has one of the city’s best restaurants, designer rooms, and an epic pool, you won’t want to leave.

It’s time to say goodbye to “leaf peeping”: the term, not the activity.

October 19, 2022 12:43 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Art + Architecture

This Burning Man–Themed Art Exhibit Is Ending Its Tour With a Bang

A traveling exhibition that showcases 33 years of experimental art installations from Black Rock City will head to one Bay Area museum for its final display this fall.

September 11, 2019 03:31 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

The 8 Best San Diego Airbnbs to Rent

Live like a local in San Diego by basing your stay at one of the city’s top neighborhood Airbnbs.

March 2, 2021 09:24 PM

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Archana Ram

Tips + News

San Francisco Is Getting a 150-Foot Ferris Wheel and the Views Will Be Spectacular

The temporary installation will be part of a yearlong celebration in honor of Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary.

January 10, 2020 07:09 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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Epic Trips

More Travelers Are Testing Their Limits With These “Wild” Adventures in Total Darkness

The cave is a metaphor for everything that’s scary—and more tours are tackling that fear.

October 15, 2025 09:45 AM

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Heide Brandes

Wheeled suitcase on a luggage belt at the airport terminal.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

These Airlines Give Miles if Your Bag Isn’t on the Carousel Within 20 Minutes

Start your timer—some carriers offer miles if your checked luggage is delayed more than 20 minutes.

February 5, 2025 07:42 AM

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Bailey Berg

U.S. Beaches

Five Reasons Why This Florida Beach Destination Is What You’re Craving Now

The St. Pete/Clearwater area features a gorgeous shoreline and outdoor adventures with plenty of space for fun.

Sponsored by Visit St. Pete Clearwater

River among green hills in the Côa Valley Archaeological Park

Art + Culture

The Most Photogenic Places in Portugal That Only Locals Know About, According to a Photographer

Picture ruins in a forest, an island volcano lake, and an astronomy site older than Stonehenge.

September 26, 2025 05:27 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Stay Here Next

Inside A South Africa Safari Lodge Run Entirely on Solar (Even the Electric Land Cruisers)

One of South Africa’s most exclusive retreats offers electric-powered game drives and private villas perfect for groups.

April 27, 2023 01:47 PM

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Bailey Berg

A Harris hawk with its winds outstretched lands on a falconers gloved hand

Outdoor Adventure

Some Luxury Hotels Now Have a Few Unusual Staff Members—Falcons, Hawks, and Eagles

At luxury hotels across the United States, falconers and their birds of prey are giving travelers rare access to an ancient tradition.

November 9, 2022 06:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel for Good

How Ski Slopes Are Getting More Inclusive

Snow sports have long had a diversity and accessibility problem, but these organizations are working to open the mountains for all.

April 24, 2023 05:27 PM

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Bailey Berg

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