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25 Best Beaches in the U.S. (Video)

25 Best Beaches in the U.S. (Video)

From New York to Hawaii, and California to Florida, find your perfect U.S. beach destination.

Stonehenge Will Livestream the Summer Solstice This Year (Video)

Stonehenge Will Livestream the Summer Solstice This Year (Video)

The event will take place on June 21.

New Jersey Will Allow Beaches to Reopen in Time for Memorial Day Weekend (Video)

New Jersey Will Allow Beaches to Reopen in Time for Memorial Day Weekend (Video)

“Every beach will be required to establish capacity limitations, but we will leave it to local leaders to determine the method that would be best for their community,” the governor said.

4 Whiskeys to Take on Your Next Camping Trip — or Drink in Your Own Backyard (Video)

4 Whiskeys to Take on Your Next Camping Trip — or Drink in Your Own Backyard (Video)

Save these bottles for when you can hit the trails again, or bring the spirit of outdoor adventures home right now.

The Best Places to Travel in June

The Best Places to Travel in June

8 Scenic Weekend Road Trips to Take This Summer

8 Scenic Weekend Road Trips to Take This Summer

From San Diego to the Finger Lakes, these are the best summer weekend road trips. Whether you're looking for a beach getaway or mountain views, we have a road trip for every traveler.

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13 Affordable Family Vacations to Take This Summer

13 Affordable Family Vacations to Take This Summer

Great ideas for family vacations, from laid-back islands to bustling cities to charming small towns.

Why Alaska is the Perfect Summer Vacation Spot (Video)

Why Alaska is the Perfect Summer Vacation Spot (Video)

From Fields of Wildflowers to Viking History, You Need to Experience Greenland in the Summer (Video)

From Fields of Wildflowers to Viking History, You Need to Experience Greenland in the Summer (Video)

5 Best Weekend Trips From New York City

5 Perfect Weekend Trips From NYC

The Best Places to Visit in Florida (Video)

The Best Places to Visit in Florida (Video)

This Seaside Italian Village Is Lit Up With Thousands of Torches Every Year, and the Photos Are Pure Magic

This Seaside Italian Village Is Lit Up With Thousands of Torches Every Year, and the Photos Are Pure Magic

Your Thermostat Should Be Set to 82 Degrees Every Night, According to a New Report (Video)

And 78 degrees during the day.

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This Motorized Pool Float Lets You Play Bumper Boats Anywhere, Anytime

This Motorized Pool Float Lets You Play Bumper Boats Anywhere, Anytime

Why You Should Skip the Hamptons and Head to Greenport, New York Instead

Why You Should Skip the Hamptons and Head to Greenport, New York Instead

New York City Is Giving 7 Miles of Streets Back to Pedestrians and Cyclists in August

New York City Is Giving 7 Miles of Streets Back to Pedestrians and Cyclists in August

8 Flattering Swimsuits That Are Majorly Marked Down for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

8 Flattering Swimsuits That Are Majorly Marked Down for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

You Can Rent the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile on Airbnb This Summer — and It Comes With Hot Dogs (Video)

You Can Rent the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile on Airbnb This Summer — and It Comes With Hot Dogs (Video)

Start Summer Off Right With a Trip to One of These Surf Destinations

Start Summer Off Right With a Trip to One of These Surf Destinations

Hate Bug Bites? This Camping Chair With Its Own Personal Mosquito Net Is Here to Save Your Summer

Hate Bug Bites? This Camping Chair With Its Own Personal Mosquito Net Is Here to Save Your Summer

The Best Bars in the World for a Summer Drink

The Best Bars in the World for a Summer Drink

This Train Takes You to the Middle of Nowhere to Stargaze — and You Can Spend the Night in a Working Caboose (Video)

This Train Takes You to the Middle of Nowhere to Stargaze — and You Can Spend the Night in a Working Caboose (Video)

7 Perfect Picnic Baskets to Bring Along for Summer Adventures

7 Perfect Picnic Baskets to Bring Along for Summer Adventures

There’s Still Time to Save on a Last-minute Summer Getaway — Here Are 10 Hotel Deals

There’s Still Time to Save on a Last-minute Summer Getaway — Here Are 10 Hotel Deals

The Best Hiking Sandals for Women, According to Frequent Travelers

The Best Hiking Sandals for Women, According to Frequent Travelers

The Best Ways to Avoid and Treat Mosquito Bites, According to an Expert

The Best Ways to Avoid and Treat Mosquito Bites, According to an Expert

The 9 Face Sunscreens We’re Packing in Our Beach Bags

The 9 Face Sunscreens We’re Packing in Our Beach Bags

These 4 Cheap Trips Are Your Excuse to Get Away This Summer (Video)

These 4 Cheap Trips Are Your Excuse to Get Away This Summer (Video)

This Mermaid Festival in Key West Is the Most Magical Way to Celebrate Summer

This Mermaid Festival in Key West Is the Most Magical Way to Celebrate Summer

These Hotels Are Going All Out for the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

These Hotels Are Going All Out for the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

Every Year, Puerto Rico Rings in Summer With an All-day Beach Party and Midnight Swim

Every Year, Puerto Rico Rings in Summer With an All-day Beach Party and Midnight Swim

The Best Place for a Last-minute July 4th Trip, Based on Where You Live

The Best Place for a Last-minute July 4th Trip, Based on Where You Live

These Tiny, Car-free Swedish Islands Are Your New Dream Summer Destination

These Tiny, Car-free Swedish Islands Are Your New Dream Summer Destination

Get Ready NYC, Tiny House Glamping Is Coming to Governors Island

Get Ready NYC, Tiny House Glamping Is Coming to Governors Island

Plan for Flight Delays If You're Traveling to Europe This Summer (Video)

Plan for Flight Delays If You're Traveling to Europe This Summer (Video)

At This California Mountain You Can Ski on the 4th of July Before Watching the Highest Fireworks Display in the U.S.

At This California Mountain You Can Ski on the 4th of July Before Watching the Highest Fireworks Display in the U.S.

The 10 Best Places for Celebrating the Fourth of July, According to Yelp (Video)

The 10 Best Places for Celebrating the Fourth of July, According to Yelp (Video)

You Could Win a Free, Expert-planned 'Vacation Do-over' by Sharing Your Travel Horror Stories

You Could Win a Free, Expert-planned 'Vacation Do-over' by Sharing Your Travel Horror Stories