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Hotels

Penguins, Monkeys, and Alpacas, Oh My! 8 Wild Airbnbs for Animal Lovers

At these rental properties around the world, you can commune with wildlife and farm animals.

May 17, 2024 03:24 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

In the Magazine

I Took the Most Out-of-This-World Road Trip in America

My solo trip through Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway reminded me why traveling to remote corners of the world is worth it.

May 16, 2024 02:55 PM

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Tiana Attride

U.S. Beaches

Why Your Next Beach Break Should be in Texas

Travel to the Lone Star State for an underrated coastal getaway.

May 15, 2024 06:16 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Travel Tips + Etiquette

A Practical Guide to Buying Travel Insurance

Travel insurance could be the difference between a huge medical bill or a modest copay. Use these tips to find the best policy for your trip.

May 15, 2024 09:20 AM

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Jessie Beck

National Parks

A First-Timer’s Guide to Banff National Park

Banff National Park is full of rugged mountain peaks, emerald lakes, and vast glaciers. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your time there.

May 13, 2024 06:49 PM

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Juliette Recompsat

Weekend Getaways

Your Perfect Weekend Getaway in Sonoma Wine Country

From breweries and tasting rooms to hotels and rooftop restaurants, the small Sonoma County town of Healdsburg is experiencing a spate of new and exciting openings.

May 10, 2024 01:48 PM

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Jessie Beck

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Restaurants + Cafés

9 U.S. Restaurants Where the Views Are as Amazing as the Food

From Hawaii to Wyoming to Maine, these fine eateries serve tasty food and even better scenery.

May 10, 2024 01:04 PM

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Alina Polishuk

Weekend Getaways

11 Easy, Drivable Weekend Getaway Ideas From San Francisco

Get away from the city with one of these close-by destinations throughout Northern and Central California.

May 09, 2024 03:50 PM

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Jessie Beck

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 09, 2024 01:06 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

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Cities We Love

9 Can’t-Miss Things to Do in Anchorage, Alaska

With salmon fishing (and eating), craft breweries, hiking trails, and a thriving local art scene, there’s a lot to love about Anchorage.

May 08, 2024 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Outdoor Adventure

Asheville Alfresco: The Best Places to Enjoy the Outdoors in This Vibrant North Carolina City

Where to hike, bike, plunge, and otherwise get outdoorsy in the Blue Ridge Mountains of this vibrant North Carolina city.

May 08, 2024 01:36 PM

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Erin McGrady

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Air Travel News

This Is the Best Airline in North America, According to Travelers

Nearly 10,000 airline passengers ranked their flying experience during the past year. Here’s which airlines came out on top—and which did not.

May 08, 2024 12:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

I Took a 23-Day Trip With My Toddler. It Was the Most Rewarding Trip I’ve Ever Taken.

It was all trial by fire, but the lessons will last a lifetime.

May 08, 2024 09:25 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

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