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Cody's Warren Street at dusk, with several motorcycles; parked cars line sides of street

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Town in Every U.S. State

Consider these 51 beautiful places found across the country—including Puerto Rico—for your next trip

January 12, 2024 09:01 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Aerial view of the city of Bucharest in Romania

Prior to this, Croatia was the most recent country to join the Schengen Area.

January 11, 2024 07:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

Different foreign passports from many countries

Visas + Passports

The World’s Most Powerful Passports

People holding passports from these European and Asian countries have access to a whopping 194 destinations without obtaining a visa before arrival.

January 11, 2024 01:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Heated Outdoor Pools With Exceptional Views Where You’ll Want to Soak Through Winter

Where to Travel Next

11 Toasty Outdoor Pools in Snowy Places

Winter weather isn’t just for skiing or sledding—it can also be for taking long, relaxing soaks in steaming hot pools surrounded by snowy scenery.

December 19, 2023 03:35 PM

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Nicole Trilivas

Road Trips

The Best Winter Road Trips in the U.S.

Why winter is the best time to take a leisurely trip through the South or visit Utah’s popular national parks.

December 05, 2023 01:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

People on a pier underneath shelter, with someone jumping off on the right side of the photo.

Where to Travel Next

Planning a Winter Trip? Consider These 7 Noteworthy Places.

Whether you’re bookending 2023 or kicking off 2024, here are appealing places for a trip.

December 01, 2023 04:45 PM

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Mark Ellwood

People playing in a riverbed in Slovenia.

In the Magazine

Learning the Value of Slowing Down on Slovenia’s Juliana Trail

Cheese dumplings, medieval towns, and ancient mountains—one writer hikes the 167-mile-long Juliana Trail.

December 01, 2023 01:06 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Person in orange jacket on skis in the snow.

Winter Sports

How to Find the Very Best Skiing in Europe

From the Alps to the Dolomites, Europe offers an unrivaled selection of slopes for ski and snowboard fun.

December 01, 2023 12:48 PM

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Mary Novakovich

A Christmas market in Salzburg around sunset with warm yellow lights illuminating the stalls and a string of lights covered with garland strung between a large Christmas tree and the edges of the market. People in warm coats are milling about.

Where to Go in Winter

This European City Is the Ultimate Must-Visit for Christmas Lovers

In this Austrian city, traditions include historic Christmas markets, delicious pastries, and some more unusual holiday festivities.

November 28, 2023 02:57 PM

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Joe Flick

UNESCO World Heritage

These Are the World’s Most Endangered UNESCO Sites—and How You Can Help Save Them

There are several challenges threatening UNESCO’s beloved World Heritage sites.

November 21, 2023 02:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

European-Style Christmas Markets Right Here in the States

Holiday Travel

7 European-Style Christmas Markets to Visit in the U.S.

These markets have all the fairy-tale appeal—no passport required.

November 18, 2023 12:39 PM

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Caitlin Morton

A wooden chalet surrounded by snow and evergreen trees with a snow-covered peak in the distance and bright blue skies

Hotels

8 of the Coziest Winter Cabins on Airbnb, According to Guests

It’s easy to see why these ski chalets and mountain cabins are among the highest rated on Airbnb.

November 17, 2023 11:59 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Can’t Make It to the Alps? Visit One of America’s European-Inspired Ski Towns

Winter Sports

America’s Most Charming European-Inspired Ski Towns

You’ll be treated to Swiss chalets, Austrian cuisine, and dramatic pistes at these historic resorts.

November 10, 2023 03:27 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Air Travel News

These Are the World’s Safest Airlines

The good news is, there’s never been a safer time to fly.

November 07, 2023 06:04 PM

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Barbara Peterson

View of a river winding among colorful, historic, half-timbered buildings in Strasbourg, France

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