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Makkum, The Netherlands-February 2021; View over the frozen water of the IJsselmeer close to Makkum with four recreational ice boats on the ice and endless ice landscape in the back

Winter Sports

What to Do With All This Cold? Race Sailboats Across Frozen Lakes, From New York to Finland

January 27, 2026 12:50 PM

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Francesca Krempa

Unpacked, the Podcast

Where to Go in 2026: The Five-Square-Mile Caribbean Island That’s Nothing Like Its Neighbors

January 27, 2026 12:15 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

Where to Go in 2026: East London’s Olympic Park Has Transformed Into a Cultural Powerhouse

January 27, 2026 12:15 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

Where to Go in 2026: The South Australian City That Punches Above Its Weight

January 27, 2026 12:14 PM

Women's Quarterhorse Rodeo, woman roping calf, Forth Worth, Texas,USA

Unpacked, the Podcast

Where to Go in 2026: The Texas City Getting a Juneteenth Museum, FIFA World Cup Matches, and a Cowgirl Museum Expansion

January 27, 2026 12:14 PM

A street scene / vignette in Da Nang Vietnam photographed at night.

Unpacked, the Podcast

Where to Go in 2026: The White Lotus Architect Designed a Hotel in This Vietnamese City—Now the World Is Noticing

January 27, 2026 12:13 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

Where to Go in 2026: Malaysia’s Most Overlooked Island Is a Feast for Every Sense

January 27, 2026 12:07 PM

A person viewed from behind skiing in Antarctica with a backpack on with neon rope on it, and snowy landscapes all around

Expedition Cruises

Cruises Are Boring? On These Sailings, You Can Ski in Antarctica, Hike the Himalayas, and Bike Through Europe

January 26, 2026 05:49 PM

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Andrea Zelinski

Health + Wellness

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Bring Your Dog

January 26, 2026 04:30 AM

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Lottie Gross

Left: Boca Chita Lighthouse Biscayne National Park; right: EVERGLADES, USA - NOVEMBER 30, 2013: group of international tourists leaving from the airboat pier. The Everglades are a natural region of wetlands in the southern portion of the US state of Florida.

National Parks

Which Florida National Park Fits You Better? Everglades Versus Biscayne

January 23, 2026 06:19 PM

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Jesse Scott

Soori Penang courtyard with trees and black and white architecture

Hotel News + Openings

This UNESCO-Designated City in Southeast Asia Just Welcomed a New Heritage Hotel

January 23, 2026 02:32 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

A guest room at Eriro in Austria with a balcony facing snow-covered mountains

Hotels

The Best Hotels in Europe for a Winter Trip Full of Hot Pools, Snow-Covered Slopes, and Fondue

January 23, 2026 12:51 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Where to Travel Next

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Take Your Kids. Really.

January 23, 2026 12:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

The historic bathhouse at Dunton Hot Springs with a staircase over the bath, plants all around and a large window that opens to the outside

Hotels We Love

Arizona Desert Waters, Historic Virginia Baths, a Colorado Mining Town Spa—the Best U.S. Hot Springs Resorts

January 22, 2026 05:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Inglewood, California / USA - February 14, 2020: Randy's Donuts Bakery and drive-in, a landmark building and roadside attraction near LAX Los Angeles International Airport at Manchester and La Cienaga

Food + Drink

From Jollof Rice to Spicy Aguachile, These 7 Restaurants Offer Global Flavor Near L.A.’s World Cup Stadium

January 22, 2026 08:14 AM

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Cathy Chaplin

Left: Peligoni - Olympians; right: Novak Djokovic - Amanpuri, Thailand, Tennis Courts

Health + Wellness

These Next-Gen Fitness Retreats Let You Train With Olympians, World Champions, and Tour de France Winners

January 22, 2026 06:30 AM

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Camilla Hewitt

Yellow buildings with a green hilltop in the background

Where to Travel Next

12 Small Towns in Italy That Look Like Storybook Villages

January 21, 2026 01:45 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Hotels We Love

Thermal Waters, Sea Air, Alpine Forests: France’s Best Wellness Hotels

January 20, 2026 10:54 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada - a view of a city with a lake in the foreground

4 Days In

4 Days in Vancouver: A Forested Brewery, a Bikeable Seawall, and Indigenous-Led Talks with Trees

January 20, 2026 06:27 PM

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Chloe Bergé

An Ecoventura yacht-style small ship sailings in the distance with shrubs and rocks in the foreground

Cruise

It’s “Wave Season” and Cruise Lines Are Parading Out Amazing Deals—Here Are the Best Ones

January 19, 2026 11:39 AM

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Bailey Berg

Alyeska Nordic Spa - Relaxation Pool (L) & Signate Sauna Building (R)

Winter Sports

The Après-Ski Trend That Ditches Alcohol for a Different Kind of Relaxation

January 16, 2026 04:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

L-R (clockwise): Summer at Meijer Gardens; Route 66, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Spoleto Festival; Ohio BLINK 2024 - The Mystic Eye Drone Show by Durham Studio & Sky Elements; Remi Wolf performing at Treefort Music Fest 2025; New Hampshire's Highland Games & Festival - Highland Dancers compete while attendees watch the artistry of each dancer; a second line parade weaves through the fairgrounds at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Festivals + Events

Your Month-by-Month Guide to the Most Exciting Cultural Events in the U.S. in 2026

January 15, 2026 12:23 PM

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Ellen Carpenter

U.S. Beaches

The 11 Best Beaches in Florida, From Cityside Shores to Uninhabited Islands

January 13, 2026 03:21 PM

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Terry Ward

Los Milics Vineyards - steel columns almost hidden by vineyard vineys; exterior tasting room in vinyard

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Southwestern State Is Producing Some of the Most Interesting Wines in the U.S.

January 13, 2026 01:25 PM

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Naomi Tomky

The Tree Haus accommodations at the Green O are elevated 23 feet off the ground.

Hotels We Love

America’s 13 Coziest Hotels to Visit This Winter

January 13, 2026 12:55 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Hotel News + Openings

Alpine Dining, Local Artwork, and an Adventure Concierge—Larch House Brings Elegant Lodging to Whitefish

January 12, 2026 01:10 PM

The sun setting over a river running between two hillsides covered in yellow and green trees

Unpacked, the Podcast

Where to Go in 2026: The Pacific Northwest’s 80-Mile Playground Just Got Even Better

January 12, 2026 11:20 AM

Suyian Lodge outdoor lounge area with fireplace and view of the Suyian Conservancy

Unpacked, the Podcast

Where to Go in 2026: Trade the Serengeti Traffic for This Under-the-Radar Kenyan Safari

January 12, 2026 11:10 AM

Unpacked, the Podcast

Where to Go in 2026: The French Riviera’s Last Stop Before Italy—and Its Best-Kept Secret

January 12, 2026 11:04 AM

Unpacked, the Podcast

Where to Go in 2026: Three Hours From Nashville, the South’s Next Great Food Capital Is Waiting

January 12, 2026 11:03 AM

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