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Natural Wonders

Montana’s Medicine Rocks State Park Is Now a Dark Sky Sanctuary

Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park also earned an International Dark-Sky Association designation in December.

January 5, 2021 05:07 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

4 Adventure-Filled, Eco-Friendly Cruises

UnCruise Adventures blends nature, cultural immersion, and eco-friendly practices in expeditions to the Galápagos, Baja, Alaska, and Hawai‘i.

Construction of new EV charging locations across the country could begin by next spring.

September 27, 2022 03:37 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 33 New Sites to Its 2021 World Heritage List

The latest additions—from Europe’s great spa towns to a nearly 100-year-old railway in Iran—are definitely worthy of a detour or even planning your next trip around.

July 30, 2021 03:04 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Hotels

Dog-Friendly Hotels Where They Treat Your Pup Like a VIP

When you’re planning a vacation and don’t want to leave your pet at home, these dog-friendly hotels will treat your pup like the important guest he or she is.

November 20, 2019 04:11 PM

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Christine Amorose

National Parks

Hilarious National Park Posters Inspired by One-Star Yelp Reviews

When a park’s animals, lakes, mountains, and desert landscapes fail to impress you, by all means, write a negative review. Amber Share may put it on a travel poster.

March 19, 2020 12:30 PM

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Ann Shields

UNESCO World Heritage

How to Book a Dive to See the “Titanic” Shipwreck

Citizen scientists will soon have the opportunity to participate in research missions to the historic site.

November 12, 2020 04:07 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Travel Next

How to Take the Houseboat Vacation of Your Dreams This Summer

The relaxing vacation that’s a little like a camping trip with all the amenities, a little like a private river cruise, and a whole lot of fun.

May 24, 2019 12:15 PM

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Sherry Ott

View of houses and balconies on a street in Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia

Air Travel News

Delta Travelers Choose Where in Europe the Airline Will Fly to Next

In a playful take on selecting its new summer service lineup, Delta Air Lines put some of the decision making directly into the hands of its customers. Here’s where they voted to go.

September 17, 2025 03:07 PM

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Chris Dong

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Visit in January

Begin your year of adventure on the right foot—be it with an island treasure hunt, a final film fest, or a newly opened national park.

November 20, 2025 07:06 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Famed Judgment of Paris Wine Showdown Is Being Recreated in Napa Valley

Tickets are available now to take part in a blind tasting inspired by the 1976 event that put California wine on the map.

February 4, 2020 07:19 PM

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Sara Button

An aerial view of Marine City and Gwangan Bridge, Busan, South Korea, 10 Oct 2024.

Winter 2025

This Underrated Asian City Is Home to Beaches, Bathhouses, and Rich History

Often bypassed in favor of shinier Seoul, the South Korean city of Busan—known for its beaches, bathhouses, and rich history—is a destination all its own.

January 6, 2025 02:04 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

The exterior of Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel

Hotels

5 of Switzerland’s Most Stylish Boutique Hotels

From a minimalist sanctuary in Zurich to a modernist retreat nestled in the Alps, check into these inspiring properties during your next visit to what’s known as the Playground of Europe.

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