Hoping for your child to embrace that whole “one with nature” thing? Trade screen time for sit-by-the-stream time at these idyllic resorts and experiences ideal for young families. Holy Smokies If you’re idea of a B&B is beer and a bonfire, Anakeesta is for you. Anakeesta Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, may very well be the … Read more
Al fresco munching is back on the menu — but don’t grab a street-side seat just yet. New York City’s beloved roadway dining setups have returned for 2026, with about 500 curbside cafes already approved under the city’s Dining Out NYC program, according to the Department of Transportation. That’s a fraction of the scheme’s pandemic-times … Read more
From car trunk speakers thumping merengue, to marketeers hawking fresh mofongo, Dominicans have many talents — spoiler alert: quietude ain’t one of them. That is, however, until you ask about their secret beaches — then a silence washes across their vocal cords like so much seaweed upon their shores. Of course, quisqueyanos quickly find their words … Read more
Four fan-favorite national parks in the West have announced their plans for how people can visit them this year. Arches, Glacier, Rocky Mountain and Yosemite national parks have all implemented vehicle reservation systems for at least the summer visitor season for a few years in order to maintain visitor safety during their busiest time of year. This year, two of the … Read more
Nova Scotia is going Nordic — at least in the spa department. And no wonder, with a booming adventure travel industry fueled by a seafood-focused culinary scene, people need somewhere to blow off steam …or just to steam. The province now has four splashy spots to dip into. We’re partial to the Hydrothermal Spa at Oceanstone Resort, in … Read more
Stéphane Picard, owner of astrotourism company Cliff Valley Astronomy, lives in a suburb called Quispamsis, in a place called New Brunswick, which (just in case you didn’t know) is a Canadian province. And he thinks it’s high time the rest of the world take note of his scarcely populated home, directly north of Maine. Horse-pulled sleigh … Read more
True luxury in travel is tricky to pin down today. “It’s not just one thing anymore,” said Abercrombie & Kent’s Kathrin Petty. “Some people want to be pampered — but it’s also deep diving into an adventure other people would not necessarily have.” But why choose? In Canada, you can have it all — from … Read more
Don’t get it twisted: Hawaii is still planet Earth’s numero uno destination for cooing lovebirds. “Primarily, couples are going to honeymoon destinations like Hawaii and Mexico,” said Sara Margulis, the co-founder and CEO of Honeyfund, a honeymoon registry site that has helped 1.5 million couples fund-raise for romantic getaways. But as more couples seek adventure, … Read more
Go take a hike might not be the first piece of advice you’d expect to hear if you’re single, but it might be the best antidote to endlessly swiping left and right. After all, going on a nature walk with a bunch of fresh, air-friendly folks is a pretty wholesome way to meet people. At … Read more
Get ’em while it’s hot. August’s not only here, but half over — its swift march toward September whittling down the number of days left to enjoy NYC’s great outdoors in (fingers crossed!) equally great weather. While al fresco activities in Gotham may bring to mind casual strolls in Central Park or catching the summer sun’s … Read more
Just dew it! Spending time outdoors has long been shown to enhance physical and mental well-being by encouraging exercise, fostering social interaction, reducing stress and anxiety, elevating mood, improving focus and even promoting better sleep. Exposure to daylight — especially in the morning — helps synchronize our internal clocks, making it easier to fall asleep … Read more
Ten thousand steps per day has been widely recommended as the standard benchmark for physical activity — but a new study suggests that just 7,000 could be enough to boost essential health markers. Researchers from the University of Sydney conducted a review of 57 studies spanning more than 10 countries, which tracked participants’ steps and … Read more
Warning: This story might seriously tick you off. Nearly 31 million Americans are bitten every year by tiny, blood-sucking parasites — and 2025 is no different. Emergency room visits for tick bites are surging nationwide, with July numbers hitting their highest point since 2017, according to the CDC’s Tick Bite Data Tracker. Ticks are most active … Read more
One thousand hours outdoors? That’s the ambitious goal of a homeschool mom of five. Michigan mom Ginny Yurich, M.Ed., spoke with Fox News Digital about her work in inspiring families to turn off the screens and spend more time outdoors and away from technology. Yurich is the founder of “1,000 Hours Outside”, advocating for families to aim for their … Read more
You don’t need to be royalty or the owner of a pimped-out palanquin to get a chair lift. In the Dolomites, your chariot awaits. This scenic mountain range near the Boot’s border with Austria is serviced by nearly 500 elevated public transportation options that put luxury car services to shame. They range from two-person “coffin-style” cable … Read more
Memorial Day is almost here — and that means it’s time to grill, chill and fill your plate. But while you’re flipping burgers and cracking cold ones, don’t forget: food poisoning loves a good outdoor party, too. One wrong move, and your three-day weekend with friends and family can turn into a long, lonely date … Read more
As New York City defrosts, it’s not just the tulips blooming — the city’s bursting back to life with something for everyone. From poetic open mics to high-flying bird walks in Central Park, the five boroughs are buzzing with fresh, only-in-NYC ways to shake off the seasonal slumber. Whether you’re sipping a “Melondrama” mocktail inspired … Read more
Things are getting hotter than a Dutton family feud. Yellowstone National Park, known for erupting geysers like Old Faithful, is home to one of earth’s largest volcanic systems, with the capacity to wreak havoc on an entire continent — and components of that so-called supervolcano are on the move, experts say. A new study published in … Read more
If Central California’s Santa Ynez Valley, in Santa Barbara County, is known for anything, it’s wine. It’s nowhere near as famous as Napa or Bordeaux, of course, but this bucolic region of rolling hills dotted with stately oak trees produces excellent pinot noirs and chardonnays and syrahs. Remember the movie “Sideways,” about two sad sacks … Read more
Toronto. Montreal. Vancouver and Quebec City — when it comes to Canada, its best-known cities have been thoroughly discovered. But there is a far more rural, small-town and distinctive side to our neighbor to the north — its farther-flung Maritime provinces. French-inflected New Brunswick, colorful Nova Scotia and stark, otherworldly Newfoundland are entire worlds unto … Read more