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Scattered across the U.S., there are islands that sport crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches and breathtaking natural beauty. From the tropical charm of the Florida Keys to the lush, verdant landscapes of the Hawaiian Islands, these island destinations embrace a more tranquil pace of life, inviting visitors to slow down and “just be.” In these destinations, sunsets paint the sky in a palette ...

On a recent balmy, beautiful spring evening, I fell in love. Not with a man, but with a game ... baseball. No, it wasn’t the Yankees or the Rangers that captured my heart. It was the Chattanooga Lookouts. Yes, you heard me – the Lookouts, Chattanooga’s Minor League baseball team, a Southern League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. I’ve always been more of a football and basketball girl, but ...

Ordering food from one of Rio de Janeiro’s beach vendors used to require a mix of faith and Google Translate. Now, at Barraca do Antônio on Ipanema Beach, one of hundreds of long-standing kiosks on the sand, a newly laminated menu offers a small but telling update: Beneath the words aipim frito sits the English translation, “fried cassava.”

The British food vlogger tried barbecue in Dallas, bagels in New York and cheesesteaks in Philadelphia, but when he returned to England from his World Cup trip, another American specialty dominated his thoughts.

Vincent van Gogh painted one of his masterpieces, “Starry Night Over the Rhone,” on the banks of this mighty river.

Visit a National Heritage Area, specially designated places where historic, cultural, and natural resources combine to form nationally important landscapes. Across the country, communities have collaborated to share their multilayered stories.

Tucked into a far corner of Europe, just two hours north of Lisbon, is one of my favorite beach towns: Nazaré, a Portuguese fishing town turned tourist retreat. Visitors are greeted by the energetic applause of the surf, widows with rooms to rent, and fishermen mending nets. This is a place to relax in the sun among cork groves, eucalyptus trees, ladies in petticoats, and men who stow cigarettes and fishhooks in their stocking caps.

This summer, the New World is the ultimate dupe for the Old World.

ONOMICHI, Japan – The Geiyo Islands, a group of nearly 200 islands administered by Hiroshima and Ehime prefectures, were formerly the stronghold of the Murakami pirates, who controlled the waters here from the 14th to the 16th century.

”I LOVE it! You’re my pal. I might take you with me!”

When you tell people you’re going to Georgia, they naturally assume you mean the state.

CAIRO – I’ve been enamored by Egyptian archeology since my freshman year of high school.

Your flight is canceled. Your hotel loses your reservation. Your car rental company runs out of vehicles.

While people often head to Walla Walla for a wine country visit, the places along the way are a great road trip destination on their own, particularly the towns of Waitsburg and Dayton in the upper Touchet River Valley. They offer scenery, history, outdoor opportunities and unique hospitality.

CAIRO – As anticipation grows for the start of the 2026 World Cup, the national team that will call Spokane home for the duration of the tournament is seeing a surge in visitors and tourism in their home country.

SAGLE, Idaho – Apart from the fine craftsmanship, the aroma of cedar boards used in the tree houses at Round Lake State Park is the first thing visitors notice. The ethereal quality of the lake and its cheery campers and wildlife is the next.

Tropea Beach, which sits on Tyrrhenian Sea in the southern part of Italy’s Calabria region, is the world’s most relaxing beach, according to a new study. Eagle Beach in Palm, Aruba, and Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, rank at No. 2 and 3, respectively, in this study from Hot Spring Spas, a spa pool manufacturer, which was published by Travel + Leisure. Two U.S. spots also made the list — ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — You might expect to spy snakes, frogs and perhaps a family of otters along the Swamp Walk at Gatorland. But now you’re also likely to bump into fast facts and history lessons. The attraction, in partnership with Conservation Florida, has added more signs to enhance the back-to-nature experience. Readers may learn about the Florida aquifer, cowhunters, deadhead logging, ...

Northern Italy’s seductively beautiful lakes district – in the shadow of the Alps – seems heaven-sent for communing with nature. Though just an hour north of Milan, this area feels a world away from the business and bustle of Italy’s second city.