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We all say we want to travel like a local, but let’s be real: That requires an exhausting amount of planning, cross-town schlepping, and on-the-fly thinking.

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“It’s seldom we would see a bear, but not impossible,” Roger McDonell told me in early September, just a few days before we stuffed ourselves into thick wetsuits, strapped snorkeling masks to our faces, and lowered ourselves into the rushing, 59-degree water of the Campbell River on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island.

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Throughout Normandy, France, you’ll find a profusion of medieval-looking, half-timbered homes.

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Quisisana Resort

A long winding road weaves its way into the pines.

Relive Summer Camp at This Restorative Maine Retreat

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Seventy feet below the surface, I clung to slippery, algae-covered rocks as a fierce current whipped by.

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We love lobster right out of the ocean in the Northeast and boat parties in the Florida Keys.

America's 22 Greatest Summertime Lake Towns

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Greece is the most beautiful country in the world, says every Greek person ever.

A Cheat Sheet to the Greek Islands, from Rhodes to Naxos

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In the early 2010s, when the word “wanderlust” entered our everyday vocabulary and “take my hand” travel photos became all the rage, nothing fueled our desire to travel quite like the infinity pool.

Has the Infinity Pool Lost Its Edge?

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When you need to cool off during the sweltering summer, there’s no better option than taking a dip in a pool—stylish vibes, tasty food and drink, and a lively scene only up the ante.

These New Orleans Hotels with Pools Offer Day Passes for Locals

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If you’re planning a trip to the US Virgin Islands (as many might be, now that passport renewal times are skyrocketing), you’re most likely choosing between three main hubs: touristy St. Thomas, with its nightlife and shopping, adventurous St. Croix, where you can soar above the ground ziplining or explore underwater by scuba.

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Not a ton of people can say they’ve seen the Grand Canyon from the bottom.

Float the Grand Canyon on an Overnight River Trip

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The air is thick with the aroma of roasting green chiles and earthy piñon wood smoke here in the Land of Enchantment, where expansive sky and otherworldly landscapes converge.

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From Los Cabos to Tulum, expect nothing but the best at these sunny beachfront escapes.

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How to take a wild, fish-filled float down Vancouver Island’s Campbell River.

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Take a dip in this architectural marvel.

Relive Summer Camp at This Restorative Maine Retreat

Pines, pancakes, and musical theater productions await at Quisisana Resort.

Scuba Diving with Sharks Is the Most Relaxing Vacation I’ve Ever Had

Nothing quiets the mind like a swim with 100+ hammerhead sharks.

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Everything you love about the beach. Zero sharks.

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Greece is home to thousands of islands—and these are the most magical.

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The once-revolutionary architectural luxury has drawn Instagram influencers for decades, but its days in the sun might be coming to an end.

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Bet you didn’t know locals can also make a splash.

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At Lovango Resort + Beach Club in the US Virgin Islands, bliss is just a ferry ride away.

Float the Grand Canyon on an Overnight River Trip

With stargazing and campfire meals along the way.

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Here’s where to find both across the state for a sip and soak.