This Bay Area destination feels like an escape to Italy, with scenery similar to the Italian Riviera, authentic Mediterranean food, and a local arts scene.
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This cross-country hiking trail takes travelers through 15 states and over 300 communities, passing historical sites and national parks along the way.
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Not far from LA and San Diego is a weekend escape complete with multiple beaches, an eclectic assortment of restaurants, and unique local shops.
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For family-friendly fun mixed with beach outings, wildlife sightings, diverse meals, and tax-free shopping, plan a trip to this popular Caribbean territory.
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ATV and UTV enthusiasts, along with hikers and campers, can enjoy a day (or night) at this national forest covering a whopping 5,000 square miles.
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If you don't mind a challenging hike, plan a trip to this collection of lakes in California, where you can swim, camp, and take in the natural scenery.
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This country is on many Americans' travel bucket lists, but according to Rick Steves, it's loaded with tourist traps you're better off avoiding.
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Follow in the footsteps of a 19th-century explorer while spotting flora and fauna on the 22-mile off-roading trail in this western national park.
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Though Florida is best known for its beaches, this Sunshine State city boasts a warm, mineral-rich spring, and visitors can swim in its waters.
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In one unique Midwest city, you'll soon find a record-breaking water roller coaster with a 75-foot drop and speeds of 45 mph across its 1,000-foot track.
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While the Sierra Nevada Mountains are hardly a hidden gem, this area known as the "Lost Sierra" offers a quiet getaway with serene campsites and stunning views.
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Spot wildlife, hike trails lined with colorful flowers, and camp under pitch-black skies ideal for stargazing in this desert escape in California.
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Get a taste of the tropics on this Canadian island, bursting with stunning views, beaches for swimming, hiking trails, and local food and art.
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According to a study, this country beats the rest when it comes to camping, with nearly 700 national parks and countless campsites near one-of-a-kind landmarks.
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This unique trail in California offers off-roading enthusiasts over 20 miles of challenging terrain, nature, and breathtaking scenery from its high elevation.
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One German region is popular among tourists, but according to travel expert Rick Steves, it disappoints many who visit. Here's where to go instead.
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With four beaches, scenic hiking trails, delicious seafood, and even a famous Taco Bell location, this Northern California city is ideal for a coastal getaway.
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With more than 1,100 miles of trails, including some winter paths, this national park has the most miles of hiking routes of any national park in the country.
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Experience two different continents, plus plenty of historic sites, stunning beaches, and top-tier shopping, without blowing your budget in this destination.
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Considered one of Amtrak's most scenic routes, this California train ride stretches for 351 miles and includes stops in several popular coastal cities.
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With over 102 million international visitors in 2025, this popular destination is the most visited country in Europe, as well as the entire world.
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According to travel expert Rick Steves, there are a few key reasons to skip big capital cities in Europe and head to the "second cities" instead.
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Camp, hike, spot colorful wildflowers, and take in the stunning, starry night skies at this uncrowded canyon park in south-central California.
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Everything is bigger in Texas, including this record-breaking giga dive roller coaster, with a 309-foot climb, a beyond-vertical drop, and speeds of 87 mph.
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This California city, with its upscale hotels and wellness culture, helped put surfing on the map, thanks to visiting pro wave riders and a surf rock singer.
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In 2026, two U.S. airports made the list of the world's most beautiful air hubs for their innovative architectural design, efficiency, and visitor experience.
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If you ever dreamed of living inside a national park, like one couple in Montana's Glacier National Park, there's a loophole that might make it possible.
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