Destinations
Travel destinations are the stuff of daydreams and memories. Discover the many options available such as adventure travel, city guides and family vacations.
Unveiling the Wonders of the Cathedral of Junk
12 Best Beaches in Aruba: A Paradise for Sun Seekers
Best Beaches in Thailand: A Tropical Paradise Awaits
Visiting Paris? Here's What to See, in Every Arrondissement
The 9 Best Restaurants in Mountain View, California
10 Alternatives to the Las Vegas Vacation
The Complete Guide to Planning Your Perfect Maldives Vacation in 2023
Utah's Fabled Great Salt Lake Is Shrinking
10 Ways to Avoid Being a Beach Bummer
California and Marijuana Tourism: What You Need to Know
Family Vacations
Family Vacations in Minnesota
10 Guaranteed Ways to Ruin a Family Reunion
How to Plan a Family Reunion
Top 10 Family Reunion Games
First Skyscraper: The Birth of Modern Urban Architecture
Steinway Tower: New York's Elegant Addition to the Skyline
432 Park Avenue: Manhattan's Tower of Elegance and Grandeur
US National Parks by State
Who's Behind the Mysterious Mojave Desert Megaphone?
What's the Difference Between a National Park and National Monument?
Flower-covered Floats Blossom at the Annual Rose Parade
Spain's La Tomatina: The World's Biggest Food Fight
10 Wacky Small Town Festivals
Cadillac Ranch: Where the Cars Are the Canvas
5 Things to Know Before You Try the Driving Experience of a Lifetime
Tail of the Dragon, Plus 4 Other Roads That Are Wicked-fun to Drive
10 Great Motorcycle Trips
10 Foods to Buy by the Side of the Road
5 Most Dangerous Roads in the World
Everything I Need to Know I Learned ... Caribou Tracking
10 Things Alaska and Alabama have in Common
10 Must-haves for a Family-friendly Resort
Could Saudi Arabia's The Rig Be the Next Big Thing in Extreme Tourism?
Disney World and Its Tangled Web With CIA Ops
The Many Haunted Mansions of Disney Theme Parks
Beyond the Appalachian: Meet All 11 of America's National Scenic Trails
A Guide to Hiking the West Coast Trail
A Guide to Long Trail Hiking
10 RV Travel Tips for Retirees
How to Find a Retiree Travel Club
What are the best vacation spots for baby boomers?
Is Belize Safe to Visit in 2023?
Is Costa Rica Safe? A Comprehensive Guide for Travelers
Is Morocco Safe to Visit in 2023?
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The multi-colored bands of The Wave are considered one of the most photogenic — and photographed — natural wonders in North America, but you need a permit to visit. Oh, and water!
By Laurie L. Dove
Buc-ee's is not your average convenience store. It's massive. The largest is in Texas and has more than 66,000 square feet and 71 bathrooms.
By Lauren David
Flying has been, well, turbulent. So many flights have been canceled, passengers are lucky to get to their destinations. Is there anything you can do?
By Laurie L. Dove
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Chronic overcrowding is turning the once-idyllic floating city of Venice into a nightmare of clogged canals and impassable bridges. The city is taking action, so be prepared to pay if you go.
By Laurie L. Dove
Independence Day may be one of the most celebrated holidays in America. There are plenty of exciting parties, parades, firework displays, and other celebrations taking place across the country.
By Clarissa Vanner
For many people, their knowledge of America's National Scenic Trails begins with the Appalachian and ends with the Pacific Crest. But there are nine other fabulous trails that deserve attention, too.
By Melanie Radzicki McManus
Boiling Lake in Dominica is the second-largest boiling lake in the world. The trek to get there is arduous and long, but it's well worth the effort.
By Katy Spratte Joyce
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In a tale so crazy it's true, Pitcairn Island is home to just 50 people, descendants of the HMS Bounty mutineers, who hid there more than 200 years ago. And the island is now looking for more residents.
By Melanie Radzicki McManus
Though they are far too hot to bathe in, with temps over 200 degrees Fahrenheit, the seven hells of Beppu are renowned for their colors — and for the crocs that inhabit one of them.
By Katie Carman
If you’re looking for a beautiful and serene state park to visit in Texas, look no further than Guadalupe River State Park. This park is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the Hill Country, and offers plenty of activities for visitors to enjoy.
By Rhiannon Ball
Remember Crystal Pepsi, Google Glass? They're part of the Museum of Failure, a shrine to innovations that bombed with the public.
By Dave Roos
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Come explore the fabulous French capital on a guided tour of the arrondissements with Rick Steves associate Steve Smith.
By Carrie Whitney, Ph.D.
Whether to deepen faith or just to have some time for personal reflection, thousands of people walk, ride or bike el Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrim's route, every year. Want to join them?
By Valerie Stimac
Saudi Arabia is launching a massive theme park located on an offshore oil rig. You read that right. The country that dominates the petroleum industry is now building a theme park around it.
By Allison Troutner
Made of glass, the harrowing Coiling Dragon Cliff Skywalk will test the mettle of anyone brave enough to challenge its heights.
By Carrie Tatro
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All roads on the Pan American Highway end in the Darién Gap, a dense jungle that separates Panama and Colombia. What makes trekking this area so dangerous?
By Allison Troutner
The Republic of Nirivia, an imaginary micronation comprising a group of islands in Lake Superior, was founded in the mid-1970s mostly in jest, by a small group of Canadians.
By Patrick J. Kiger
If you've always wanted to drive a high-end sports car for a day, there is no shortage of options and experiences open to you. But how do you pick the right one?
By Rebecca Treon
If light pollution has obscured the night sky over your head, check out one of 178 designated International Dark Sky Places in 21 countries on six continents around the world.
By Katy Spratte Joyce
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Utah's Great Salt Lake has been in the news in 2021, but for all the wrong reasons. It's at its lowest level ever, and some say it could eventually dry up.
By Mark Mancini
It's located in the Pacific and part of the Northern Mariana Islands, and played a major role in WWII. Here are seven things you need to know about stunning Saipan.
By Suzie Dundas
While Florida may initially seem like a basic vacation destination, there’s actually a lot more history and culture to the area than you’d think! Florida has been a travel magnet for tourists for generations because of its year-round warm temperatures, sandy beaches and beautiful hotels, which happen to be some of the most prestigious and […]
By Olivia Di Pede
A 9-foot bronze Statue of Liberty cast from the original plaster model is coming to America. It's in honor of the long friendship between France and America, and will be a highlight of New York City's Independence Day celebration.
By Sarah Gleim
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International trips are often seen as luxurious and expensive, out of reach for most people except for once every few years. But this doesn’t have to be true! You can travel the world on shoestring budget if you’re willing to trade luxury for a few personal items and a backpack.
By Rhiannon Ball
When it comes to retirement communities in America, it’s important to find a location that brings you ultimate happiness and allows you to reap the rewards of your working years.
By Olivia Di Pede