Travel Articles and Stories to Inspire Your Next Trip

Chef Ashleigh Shanti wading in a river and holding a she just caught while fly fishing.

Hiking + Cycling

Asheville Chef Ashleigh Shanti on the Power of Play, From Foraging and Swimming to Hiking and More

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Cortina Jenelle Caldwell

Italy Drops Health Pass Requirement for Entering Restaurants, Museums

Books

14 Books to Read if You’re Dreaming About Italy

December 20, 2023 10:32 AM

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Sara Button

Live out your best desert island life at the likes of Playa Fronton in the Dominican Republic.

Beaches

The Best Beaches in the Dominican Republic—and the Hotels to Stay At

December 19, 2023 05:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Woman dancing in a green mountain scene wearing a gauzy flowing dress.

Art + Culture

Asheville’s Creative Scene Is Bursting With Talented Artists. Here’s Where to Find Them.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Joanne O’Sullivan

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

December 19, 2023 03:35 PM

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Nicole Trilivas

The interior of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.

Art + Culture

10 Must-Visit Museums in Washington, D.C.

December 19, 2023 01:57 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The World’s Most Luxurious “Hut-to-Hut” Hikes

Hiking + Cycling

7 Incredible Hut-to-Hut Hikes Around the World

December 19, 2023 01:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

This guest room at the Regent Hong Kong features views of Victoria Harbour.

Stay Here Next

This Reimagined Icon Is One of Hong Kong’s Most Exciting New Hotels

December 19, 2023 10:22 AM

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Chris Schalkx

The Best Resorts in Fiji for Every Type of Trip

Hotels

The Most Beautiful Resorts in Fiji

December 18, 2023 04:07 PM

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Judy Koutsky

Imagine floating along with views of the Nile River while relaxing in the <i>Viking Aton</i> pool.

River Cruises

The New Viking Aton Cruise Ship Brings Sleek Scandinavian Design to Egypt’s Nile River

December 18, 2023 01:54 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

8 Airbnbs in Sedona to Book for a Desert Getaway

Hotels

13 Airbnbs in Sedona to Bookmark for Your Next Desert Getaway

December 18, 2023 10:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

an astrocartography chart showing different color lines criss-crossing a map of the United States and Canada

Health + Wellness

I Used Astrocartography to Decide Where to Travel Next. Here’s How It Went.

December 18, 2023 08:00 AM

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Maliah West

Three performers playing upright bass, fiddle, guitar and singing at The Grey Eagle in Asheville.

History + Culture

Here’s Where to Best Experience Asheville’s Artistic Heritage

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Jenn Rice

Two people riding horses through a desert road in Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson

Outdoor Adventure

The 6 Best Arizona Dude Ranches for an Epic Vacation

Sponsored by Discover Corps

A wooden deck around a small pool with a sand dune in the background and a thatched roof cutting into the top of the frame

Where to Travel Next

13 Great Beaches for Winter Sun

December 13, 2023 11:42 AM

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Lottie Gross

A stone staircase rising through the forest, surrounded by tree trunks and green plants, with a mountain lake in the distance

Hiking + Cycling

These 3 Long-Distance Scenic Trails Have Joined the National Park System

December 13, 2023 10:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Jeff Jenkins trains at the dojo with a young wrestler for his Sumo match in Japan. (National Geographic for Disney/Noel Milafu)

Travel Tales

S4, E11: The Plus-Size Traveler on a Mission to Change the World

December 12, 2023 06:12 PM

A horse carriage going down a colorful neighborhood in South Carolina.

Cities We Love

The Essential Guide to Charleston’s Neighborhoods

December 12, 2023 02:02 PM

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Ann Shields

Epic Trips

At a Magic Mushroom Retreat, a Comedian Reluctantly Embraces Her “Healing Journey”

December 12, 2023 11:28 AM

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Negin Farsad

Manchester England - Midland Hotel - Billie Cohen.jpg

Cities We Love

The Essential English City to Visit—and the Best Things to Do There

December 12, 2023 09:53 AM

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Billie Cohen

Books

16 Books About the USA Every Traveler Should Read

December 12, 2023 09:22 AM

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Shannon Reed

The porte-cochère of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas has a soaring white ceiling.

Hotels

A Sneak Peek of Las Vegas’s Most Over-the-Top Resort Opening of 2023

December 12, 2023 09:00 AM

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Matt Villano

Photo of tranquil blue Gellért Thermal Bath in Hungary

Health + Wellness

The Ultimate Guide to Budapest’s Historic Thermal Baths and Spas

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