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Brazil’s Laid-Back Coast Is a Beach Heaven You’ll Want to Revisit Again and Again

Hidden Gems

With Hidden Gems, we’ll seek out the kitschy, bizarre, creative, oddly beautiful gems around the world.

Hidden Gems: Uncovering Under-the-Radar Local Spots Near You

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It’s a tale as old as time: An ambitious kid grows up in a small town or cookie-cutter suburb, counting down the days until they’re old enough to move to the Big City™ and live out all their sitcom-fueled fantasies.

The Coolest Small Cities in the U.S.

New York

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New Jersey has long been a destination for beachgoers, but there are plenty of other places worth a visit.

New Jersey’s Small Towns Are Bursting with Big Personality  

Boston

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While the charming coastal city of Portland is often considered Maine’s top culinary destination (it slays on the fine-dining, cocktail, and brewery fronts), a mere 20-minute jaunt down south lands you in Biddeford, a dining up-and-comer that demands your full gastronomical attention.

This Maine Town Near Portland Has Its Own Blossoming Food Scene

Miami

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Florida haters—of which there are many—love to point out that the best viewpoints in our state are at the top of freeway onramps.

The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Florida

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Imagine a national park wrapped into a conical shape, like a carpet of trees spun into an upward spiral.

Trek the Volcano Trilogy Around This Central American National Park

Beach Day

Beach Day brings you all the best beaches in the US and abroad, with advice on when to go, how to prepare, and more.

Beach Day: All the Best Beaches in the US and Abroad

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The 20 Greatest Beach Towns in America

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There’s a stretch of coastline along the West Coast of South Africa where the ocean and the Earth intertwine in a dance of natural contrasts.

Bask in Warm Sand and Chill Vibes in This Fishing Village Near Cape Town

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While New York City’s hottest clubs and weekly crop of restaurant openings do their part in getting us through the season, it’s definitely also a great time of year to consider a city escape.

12 Unique and Exciting Weekend Getaways Within 5 Hours of NYC

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It shouldn’t take a special occasion to prompt a weekend getaway, but for those who are big planners—or the opposite, terrible at planning—this can seem more overwhelming than it needs to be.

The Most Romantic Weekend Getaway in Every State

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If you’re the type of traveler who yearns for tranquility in a wooded locale that looks like the type of place Taylor Swift might hole up to write a pandemic-era album, then you’ll find pastoral paradise in Oconto County, Wisconsin.

Northern Wisconsin Is the Ultimate Wisco Winter Wonderland

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Just 50 years ago, the town of Davis seemed likely to become a ghost town.

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Brazil’s Laid-Back Coast Is a Beach Heaven You’ll Want to Revisit Again and Again

One travel writer makes the case for why Bahia is a repeat vacation destination.

The Coolest Small Cities in the U.S.

Where small town charm meets the perks of urban life.

New Jersey’s Small Towns Are Bursting with Big Personality

Eight small towns in Jersey that are perfect for an easy weekend getaway from NYC.

This Maine Town Near Portland Has Its Own Blossoming Food Scene

Biddeford’s exciting restaurants and bars are perfect for a weekend getaway from Boston.

The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Florida

From Siesta Key’s pristine shores to Biscayne Bay’s underwater paradise, these breathtaking locales are worth the trip.

Trek the Volcano Trilogy Around This Central American National Park

Plus a lake that changes color, a flower route of cute towns, and delicious pupusas along the way.

The 20 Greatest Beach Towns in America

Romantic boardwalks, balmy nights out, and flawless lobster rolls.

Bask in Warm Sand and Chill Vibes in This Fishing Village Near Cape Town

White-washed homes, foraged seaweed, and coastal relaxation in South Africa.

12 Unique and Exciting Weekend Getaways Within 5 Hours of NYC

Choose your own adventure: stargazing, forest bathing, foraging, and more.

The Most Romantic Weekend Getaway in Every State

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Northern Wisconsin Is the Ultimate Wisco Winter Wonderland

Cabins, hearty meals, and wooded landscapes heartwarming enough to thaw the iciest polar vortex.

Ski an Old Coal Town That Nearly Became a Ghost Town

This Appalachian village couldn’t be more grateful for heaps and heaps of snow.