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Scenic drives make it possible to see forests, mountains, waterfalls, and wildlife using easy itineraries. And the U.S. national parks have some spectacularly beautiful paved routes, from renowned highways to roads less traveled.

Independent bookstores are often the hearts and souls of their communities—and a great resource for travelers hoping to tap into the local zeitgeist. These are some of our favorite bookshops around the United States.

See lavish photos of mural masterpieces in this exclusive excerpt from the Rizzoli book Murals of New York.

Send your taste buds on vacation with these hotels' recipes for tasty treats that you can make at home. 

You can show them the world: Use these globetrotting Disney+ movies to introduce your kids to international culture.

Come explore some of the hidden secrets of the world's most famous theme park.

A great hotel bar serves cocktails drawn from local history, ingredients, and energy. We gathered a few of our favorite drink recipes so you can re-create the flavors of a memorable vacation at home.

Looking for good, old-fashioned fun with your family? These (mostly) budget-friendly farms are cock-a-doodle dandies. 

These livestreams let you keep tabs on scenic, iconic, cute, and quirky sights across the globe

We've put together three itineraries for the New York City borough that leave you plenty of time to explore other parts of town. 

Located off Florida's southwest coast, uncrowded Sanibel is a nature lover’s dream characterized by pristine beaches and bird-packed wildlife refuges. Get ready to redefine your preconceptions of what a Florida vacation can be. 

When you need a break from beaches and bars, the Greater Miami area has all kinds of rewards—diverse cultural experiences, vibrant street art, and one of the world’s most unique ecosystems first among them. And you can experience all of it without being cooped up indoors. 

Northern Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture is an off-the-beaten-path region where you can explore Buddhist temples, stay at traditional inns, and go skiing—all without battling the crowds at more popular destinations.

Enjoy local traditions at these unique Spanish festivals.

With miles of sand, surf, resorts, and ruins to choose from on Mexico's Caribbean coast, it’s not always easy to decide where to set your towel down. Our guide will help you pick the paradise that’s perfect for you.

Norwegian's Encore ship is huge and stuffed with entertainment, bars, dining venues, and activities, including laser tag and an on-deck racetrack for go-karts. Here's our annotated photo tour. 

Paris prides itself on its elegant boutiques dedicated to everything from high fashion to gastronomy. But only a handful of old-school shops have had real staying power. Travel back a century—or three—at these time capsules of retail.

These hotels across the United States create extra-special yuletide magic with unique traditions involving everything from elaborate ice sculptures to a canoeing Santa Claus.