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01/15/2025

01/14/2025

Discover Wistman’s Wood, an ancient, moss-covered forest in Dartmoor National Park, England. Step into this mystical remnant of history!

Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England, hosts a mystical and otherworldly forest. Wistman's Wood, one of Britain's highest-altitude oak woodlands, is what remains of the ancient wildwood that once covered much of Dartmoor's landscape thousands of years ago.

01/13/2025

Mexico delays its $42 tourist tax for cruise passengers to July 1 after industry pushback. Read this article for more details!

Facing strong pushback from the travel industry in general, and the cruise lines in particular, Mexico has postponed a new $42 tourist tax on cruise passengers by six months, from January to July 1.

01/10/2025

Amsterdam’s leaning houses, tilting like dominoes, create a cityscape straight out of a Dr. Seuss story. Read more in this article!

Amsterdam's cityscape, with its narrow houses tilting at various angles like rows of dominoes frozen mid-fall, at times looks like a scene from a Dr. Suess story.

01/10/2025

01/09/2025

Explore Madeira’s dramatic landscapes, from volcanic peaks to sea-level pools and historic aqueducts.

A subtropical island in the Atlantic, Madeira has rugged volcanic mountains that rise above the clouds, natural swimming pools down at sea level and more than 1,900 miles of historic aqueducts tracing the landscapes in between.

01/08/2025

Step into a winter wonderland with 15 stunning photos from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest.

Get into the winter spirit with these images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

01/07/2025

Forgot your ID on travel day? Don’t panic—check out this article to learn what to do before your flight.

On a travel day, there are few things worse than getting to the airport and realizing you don’t have your ID. Here’s what you should do if you lose your ID before a flight.

01/06/2025

Craving adventure? El Chaltén, Patagonia’s hiking hub, is the perfect spot to explore Argentina’s stunning mountains, lakes, and waterfalls.

If you have a craving to get up close and personal with Argentina’s stunning mountains, waterfalls, and lakes, look no further than El Chalten.

01/03/2025

Planning your 2025 adventures? Check out these 25 bucket list destinations to inspire your next trip!

It’s the end of the year, which means it’s time to start planning how you’re going to use PTO in 2025! Below are 25 bucket list-worthy destinations to inspire your next vacation.

01/03/2025

01/02/2025

Travel is becoming more inclusive with accessible trails and specialized excursions for travelers with disabilities.

From specialized excursions to accessible trails, travel experiences are increasingly geared toward meeting a broader range of needs.