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As legend has it, a Buddhist monk by the name of Dochi Shoninwas traveling across Japan about 1,300 years ago, in search of healing waters to help cure the ill, when he stumbled upon the small mountainous village of Kinosaki.

Where to Go Hot Spring Hopping in Japan

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It began in 1950, in a small fishing village on the Balearic island of Mallorca.

All-Inclusive Resorts Are Having a Moment

San Diego

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Even in idyllic Southern California, where the average temperature rarely dips below a “brisk '' 65 degrees, San Diegans long for a picturesque autumn season filled with brilliant blue skies, changing leaves, piles of pumpkins, and hikes through the woods.

Pick Apples and Run with the Wolves in This Rustic SoCal Town

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“Idaho is like the new Colorado, and Sun Valley is like the new Aspen,” a woman leaned over and said as we began our descent into Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, Idaho.

Hollywood’s Favorite Mountain Town Isn’t Where You’d Think It Is

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Visit Beaufort, Port Royal, and Sea Islands of SC

Charleston is often the South Carolina city that gets the most love for its small-town charm, leaving the second-oldest in the state, Beaufort, somewhat in the shadows.

This Seaside Town Is All About Storytelling and Southern Comforts

Green Travel

This Earth Day on April 22, here are a few ways you can to minimize your impact and join the millions of people doing their part to make preserving the planet priority No. 1.

Green Travel: Things You Can Do to Help Protect the Earth

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Imagine a world where one day every month was a national holiday dedicated to making your neighborhood a cleaner place.

The Greenest Countries on Earth Are Stunning Destinations

Castle Hot Springs

For centuries, the Sonoran Desert has been considered a place to get your spiritual healing on.

Come to the Desert for Hot Springs, Floating Massages, and Sound Baths

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Chiawa Safaris

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The birthplace of the humble walking safari, Zambia has maintained a low profile compared to safari destinations in many other African nations.

How to Take an Ethical, Eco-Minded Safari Trip in Zambia

Caribbean Week

Deals, Packages & Resorts Info to Help Plan a Caribbean Vacation

Rockhouse Hotel

If you're a hopeless procrastinator like me and still haven't planned your winter escape strategy, you probably assume it's too late to find anything affordable.

Michelle Gross

Latest Posts From Michelle

Where to Go Hot Spring Hopping in Japan

Soak next to monkeys or in a sake bath at these onsens.

All-Inclusive Resorts Are Having a Moment

And these 10 all-inclusives are offering way more than poolside cocktails.

Pick Apples and Run with the Wolves in This Rustic SoCal Town

Hit the trails, pan for gold, and howl with the wolves in this mountainous region outside of San Diego.

Hollywood’s Favorite Mountain Town Isn’t Where You’d Think It Is

It’s all hot springs and Hemingway lore here.

This Seaside Town Is All About Storytelling and Southern Comforts

Run, Forrest, run… to this little slice of Southern beachfront bliss.

The Greenest Countries on Earth Are Stunning Destinations

Ethical wanderlust never looked so good.

Come to the Desert for Hot Springs, Floating Massages, and Sound Baths

Plus astrological journeys and dream specialists, man.

How to Take an Ethical, Eco-Minded Safari Trip in Zambia

Sustainable safari operations for those who dream of big game.

The Best Caribbean Resorts for Your Money

If you're a hopeless procrastinator like me and still haven't planned your winter escape strategy, you probably assume it's too late to find anything affordable.