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Nonstop Caribbean: Fly Right to the Beach

When the days grow chilly, it's time for a long weekend on the beach. Our new tool will help you find every Caribbean island you can reach nonstop from the mainland U.S. and Canada—because nothing kills the fun like a layover.

Top Stories

Bunking With Scientists

There are hundreds of biological field stations around the globe, and a select few of them are now letting visitors rub elbows with staff researchers and spend the night inside the—no advanced degree required.

You, Unplugged

Declare your independence from electronic gadgets! Here are six vacation spots where PDAs, internet connections, and even TVs are becoming a thing of the past.

The Next Big Thing

From the half-mile-tall Burj Dubai to a 16-deck cruise ship with its very own Central Park—these eight coming attractions caught our imagination and got us thinking big about the future.

Road Trips

New England, Old Haunts

Years ago, a father and son spent two summers by the lake in New Hampshire. Now they're back for the fall foliage and a near-vertical train ride that turns their views of the state on end.

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

Long Weekends

Around the Bend in Oregon

Oregon isn't all remote mountains and rustic cabins. In Bend, Portland's quirky-chic cousin, you can live the high life and get back to nature.

Adventure

Theme-Park Thrills

This summer's new theme-park attractions are throwing the average roller coaster for a loop by incorporating high-tech 4-D animation, rock and roll, and even America's real first family, the Simpsons. Cowabunga, dude!

National Parks

Land of the Watchmen: The Queen Charlotte Islands

Known as the Canadian Galápagos, the Queen Charlotte Islands make a breathtaking argument for sustainable tourism.

Family Travel
Wine

Portugal: Under the Alentejan Sun

Friendly people, beautiful countryside, and delicious food and wine…. The Alentejo region of southern Portugal has everything that those famous areas in Europe have—except the crowds.

Solo Travel

One Guy, One Bicycle, One Cross-Country Tour

No matter where you live, you've likely thought about hitting the open road and seeing what else is out there. Ever consider doing it on a bike?

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