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4 Days in Rome: Locals Reveal the Best Way to Spend a Long Weekend in the Eternal City

Zip around on the back of a Vespa, feast on reimagined cacio e pepe, and visit an ancient archaeological site that most tourists skip.

May 09, 2024 03:26 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

U.S. Virgin Islands

Overview

May 15, 2024 03:07 PM

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Steve Bennett

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

A person standing in front of a Lawson convenience store in Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, with Mt Fuji rising in the background

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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

Road Trips

An Outdoor Lover’s Road Trip on the Oregon Coast

From crabbing to kayaking, Oregon’s stretch of 101 has nature, scenic beauty, and adventure in spades.

May 08, 2024 01:21 PM

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Ami Kealoha

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

Beach Pavilion accommodations at Amanzoe in Greece feature a private pool.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 15 Best Hotels and Resorts in Greece

Greece is always a good idea. Here are the 15 best hotels and resorts across the country, whether you’re looking for a beach retreat, a high-design city escape, or a mountain getaway.

May 07, 2024 05:54 PM

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Nicola Chilton

The exterior of Smash Records next to other colorful buildings in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Art + Culture

The 6 Best Vinyl Shops in Washington D.C.

Plus, what to buy, where to eat and stay, and what to do in the nation’s capital.

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Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon is the award-winning chef and restaurateur behind Kalaya, an authentic Thai kitchen based out of Fishtown, Philadelphia.

In the Magazine

This East Coast City Is Bursting With Creative Energy Right Now

Four Philadelphia tastemakers, across its restaurant, hospitality, and arts scenes, explain why the city is worth a visit today.

May 07, 2024 02:08 PM

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Joseph Hernandez

A guest room at Firefall Ranch featuring a bed next to a fireplace and soaring windows

Hotel News + Openings

Coming to Yosemite National Park: New Outdoor-Focused Lodges and Glamping Resorts

One of the big challenges of visiting Yosemite National Park—in addition to the crowds—is the relatively limited accommodations. But that’s about to change with several new openings.

May 07, 2024 12:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

An aerial view of crowds lining the streets to watch the annual Pride Parade on Hennepin Avenue in Minnesota.

Family Travel

A Pride Month Guide to Minneapolis, According to a Local Family

Tips for outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and more all-ages fun, thanks to married violists and parents of two young children, Rebecca Albers and Maiya Papach

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