The best time to visit Santa Barbara

While the vast majority of travelers flock to the island of Hawaiʻi’s western coast for its array of resorts, sunny skies, shops, and restaurants in and around Kona, visitors searching for a more laid-back experience should focus on the east side's rugged and verdant valleys, wealth of waterfalls, and ample rain. It’s here—along the Hāmākua Heritage Corridor that runs from Hilo to the Waipiʻo Valley Lookout—where crowds are minimal and your pace slows to island time. Along the way, you’ll drive past sea cliffs, through old sugar plantation towns, and opt for scenic detours winding along the coastline among the thriving farms on Mauna Kea’s windward slopes. There’s no rush to get where you’re going, so enjoy the drive.

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If you think getting as much time in nature as possible is the ultimate luxury, odds are, you're into camping. In fact, you've probably got all the best camping gear, the warmest sleeping bag, and the coolest camp stoves, and are ready at a moment's notice to trek into the woods to find a little personal bliss. And safari company Asilia Africa has a few ideas on where you should go next to do just that. 

Dec 24, 2024 • 7 min read

There's a lot to love about Mexico — the historic cities, the sizzling street tacos, the colorful festivals and the endless art. But undoubtedly, what draws most visitors to Mexico, first and foremost, are its show-stopping beaches. With nearly 6,000 miles of coastline split between the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Sea of Cortez, Mexico serves up a sandy buffet that appeals to everyone. Whether you're a sun-worshipper, a wave-chaser or a beach bum only in it for the tacos and sunsets, there's something here for you.

The National Park Service will offer six fee-free days in 2025, making it easier to visit some of the country’s most popular national parks from coast to coast and beyond. 

Childhood moves quickly. Those special years when kids are old enough to appreciate exciting adventures but still young enough to lean into the magic of it all are limited. When my youngest daughter was 6 years old and my oldest was 11, we decided to embrace that moment by taking a once-in-a-lifetime winter trip to find the real Santa in his home above the Arctic Circle.

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Known as the "Danish Capital of America," Solvang's cuisine and architecture have turned it into a popular tourist destination.

Imagine walking down Main Street, USA, at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom only to realize that the cute shoes you’re wearing are starting to give you blisters before you’ve even gotten on the first ride of the day. Finding the right shoes to wear for a full day of walking around the Disney Parks is crucial—blisters and foot pain can quickly cut your day short. With an abundance of different shoe types, brands, and price points to choose from, it can be hard to know what shoes are the best to wear to Disney World, or any theme park, for that matter.