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California Travel Deals and Time Savers Worth Knowing
Travel deals are everywhere. They’re hiding in resident rates, library cards, attraction bundles, train passes, memberships and hotel perks you may already be paying for. While we focus on California travel deals here, residents of other states can use these tips and tricks to seek out similar deals where they live. Highlights 1. Ask for…
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Eddie Bauer Adventure Club Moab Review: The Ultimate Gear-Friendly Basecamp Near Arches
Pulling into WorldMark’s property in Moab, Utah, I wondered how they could create a brand-new “adventure club” out of an existing, familiar vacation resort. By checkout, I got it. This isn’t a rebrand with a new logo slapped on the door. It’s a genuine rethink of what a room in red-rock country should feel like…
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Asheville River Cabins: The Ultimate Romantic Getaway Near Downtown Asheville
Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary or simply craving a weekend away, Asheville River Cabins offers a romantic retreat where nature and luxury meet. Set along the French Broad River near downtown Asheville, North Carolina, these cozy cabins feature private hot tubs, fire pits and mountain views. With a new ring on my finger, my partner…
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How to Travel Hostels Safely as a Solo Woman Over 50: Essential Tips & Room Advice
At 56, staying in hostels empowers me and proves curiosity has no age limit. Over the past two years, I’ve navigated hostels across North America, Europe and the Pacific. For solo female travelers over 50, hostels offer safe, enriching and budget-friendly ways to see the world. Here is my ultimate guide to navigating hostel travel…
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Why Turks & Caicos Is the Perfect Fall Break Destination With Tweens & Teens
The Turks and Caicos Islands may be famous for their white-sand beaches and ridiculously blue water, but there’s a lot more for families to do here than park themselves under an umbrella. On a recent trip to Providenciales with my 11-year-old daughter, we rode horses into the Caribbean, snorkeled the barrier reef, parasailed over Grace…
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An Easy Southern California Girls Trip: Cruising From San Diego on Koningsdam
A five-day Holland America cruise aboard Koningsdam was an easy Southern California girlfriend getaway that gave my birthday bestie, Kristel, and me uninterrupted time together without a huge amount of planning. We took the train to San Diego, sailed to Vancouver and had only one port day in San Francisco. Instead of spending the trip…
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Alaska Anniversary Cruise: Why the Star Princess Is the Ultimate Choice for Couples Seeking Wonder and Luxury
As experienced world travelers but first-time Alaska cruisers, my husband and I set sail from Seattle aboard Princess Cruises’ all-new Star Princess to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Can you believe that after 25 years together, this was our first trip to Alaska? Highlights Editor’s note: The writer was hosted. Let us inspire your travels!…
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First-Timer’s Guide to Attending Outside Days Solo in Denver, CO
I flew to Denver alone for four days to attend Outside Days, a festival split into a two-day industry summit and a three-day music festival. If you’re thinking about going solo for the first time, here’s what I wish I’d known: what to expect, how to pace yourself, and why it’s such an easy event…
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Outbound Sedona: The Ultimate Couples Base Camp in Red Rock Country
In the morning, alpenglow on red rock cliffs set the scene as sunrise paints the hillside at Outbound Sedona in Sedona, Arizona. Formerly Poco Diablo, this $22M remodel gave us cozy beds, a soothing spa and a get-out-and-play vibe that let us skip Uptown Sedona’s notorious traffic while enjoying hand-in-hand hikes, local wineries and a…