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‘So big and so close’: going on a bear hunt in northern Spain

Conservationists have helped Cantabrian brown bears claw their way back from the edge of extinction in the beautiful mountains of Asturias – and carefully controlled nature tourism allows visitors ...

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Going for gold: an early autumn road trip across Finland’s sparkling lake district

On a self-drive break in search of Lake Saimaa’s autumn colours, we encountered blue skies, cosy lakeside cabins and saunas, great food – and lots of stubbornly green treesI wasn’t sure what to exp...

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A city break in Łódź, Poland’s capital of cinema and factories

The imposing red-brick mills of its industrial past are a stunning example of urban regeneration in the former ‘city of a thousand chimneys’Sometimes travel delivers a real shock. I’m moving along ...

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The 27 Most Haunted Hotels in America

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night in a haunted hotel? At these historic properties, many travelers have checked in – but, as legend has it, not everyone has checked ou...

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I camped in one of Britain’s last remaining rainforests

A fragment of temperate rainforest lies on the edge of Dartmoor, and following years of conservation work, its owners have now opened up a sustainable campsite next to this fragile ecosystemMist bl...

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Graceland Tours: The Best Options & What to Expect

Advice for making the most of your time at Elvis' famous home. Andrea Zucker| Courtesy of Memphis Convention & Visitors BureauWhen Elvis Presley was just 22 years old, he purchased Graceland – ...

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What Does Travel Insurance Cover?

Read this guide and see specific examples of what a travel insurance policy can reimburse.Getty ImagesMore and more consumers are opting for travel insurance to protect their future trips and vacat...

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26 Top Places to See Fall Foliage in the U.S.

There's no other time of year quite like fall. Brisk, cool mornings give way to sun-warmed afternoons, and the dropping temperatures create a kaleidoscope of colors as the leaves change before wint...

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A walking tour of Andalucía’s historic white villages: ‘Nightingales serenade us as we wind along lush river valleys’

The famous pueblos blancos in southern Spain’s Sierra de Grazalema natural park teem with wildlife amid a limestone wonderland of peaks‘The wind is in from Africa / Last night I couldn’t sleep.” Jo...

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6 Epic Destinations Only Small Cruise Ships Can Reach

Skip the crowds and embrace the extraordinary.Getty ImagesWhile modern megaships keep getting larger – packing in thousands of guests alongside water parks and boardwalks – the true luxury of a sma...

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Architourism in France: the retro futurist seaside town near Montpellier that’s out of this world

Built in the 60s and 70s to curb a holiday exodus to Spain, with apartments inspired by Mayan pyramids and featuring ‘intergalactic curves’, La Grande-Motte is having another moment in the sun with...

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Walking on the edge: a three-day hike along Cumbria’s rugged, overlooked coast

In the shadow of the crowded Lake District, this quiet coast path offers great views, breathtaking nature and a striking new hotel on the historic waterfrontWhat’s the edgiest region in the UK? I d...

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5 Top Underrated European River Cruises

Whether you have a few popular river cruises under your belt and are ready to branch out, or you simply like to take the road less traveled, you should know there are several Europe river cruise ro...

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The 6 Best Winter Mediterranean Cruises

Experience some of Europe's most enchanting cities during the low season.Getty ImagesThere's a reason the cities along the Mediterranean Sea are some of the most popular tourist destinations in the...

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7 Incredible Douro River Cruises

The Douro River flows from Spain through Portugal's dramatic, terraced landscapes, forming one of Europe's most scenic river valleys. This region offers a rich variety of experiences, from explorin...

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Boat trips, swimming and seafood: 10 of the UK’s best harbour towns and villages

From smoked kippers in Northumberland to dolphin spotting in Dorset and a palm-fringed village on a sea loch in the Scottish HighlandsThe historic harbour is the hub of this working East Neuk fishi...

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The Best (and Worst) Cruise Ship Cabins for Every Type of Traveler

Along with choosing where to sail, what ship to board and how many nights to spend at sea, determining which cruise ship cabin to stay in is a crucial part of planning a vacation at sea. Before you...

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‘The only way is up’: cycling Norway’s mountainous ‘Milky Way’

The Mjølkevegen was once used to bring milk from high pastures to the towns below. Now cyclists are discovering the road’s breathtaking panoramas of peaks and lakes, dotted with cosy inns‘Norway is...

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‘I came to the Highlands to give something back to the hills’: a volunteering trip in Scotland

I found two days of hard graft – repairing hiking paths with a conservation trust in stunningly remote Wester Ross – a surprisingly rewarding experienceI hadn’t planned to enjoy any of this. As sum...

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The 10 best college football towns in America

August 27, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. EDTToday at 5:00 a.m. EDTAt universities around the country, the circus comes to town on Saturdays in the fall. In the corners of America where college football is the ...

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How to Pick a Cruise Travel Advisor

If you've ever planned a cruise, you know there are plenty of moving parts. First, you'll need to decide where you want to go. Next, you'll choose which cruise line or ship is best for you, followe...

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