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Hold On!

Summer’s Craziest New Roller Coasters

Collect your courage and ride on one of this year’s new crop of amusement-park attractions—if you can survive the record-shattering speeds, mind-bending loops, and heart-stopping falls.

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Refreshing

Natural Swimming Holes Around the U.S.

This summer, don't fight the crowds at the overly-chlorinated public pool. Instead, visit one of these natural swimming holes. You may even find a gentle waterfall or a lazy river.

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Better Look Twice

Weird Natural Wonders

The world can be a really strange place, but no more so than when you stumble upon natural wonders that are so fantastic, you think they must be fake.

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Adventurous Dining

Restaurants in Strange Places

There nothing quite like a fabulous meal, but it’s even better when you’re eating it in an amazing and unexpected location—like the ocean floor, perhaps, or inside an ice castle.

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Winter Is Coming

Your 'Game of Thrones' Vacation

If watching the action on the screen isn't enough, visit Northern Ireland and see Westeros in person. From London to North Carolina, visit the sites from your favorite films and shows.

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Desert Meets Art

Welcome to Big-Sky West Texas

Far from the glitter of Dallas and the bohemia of Austin lies the lonely, lovely landscape of West Texas: a piece of hidden America that's made for getting lost…and for finding yourself.

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Snowy Scene

Incredible Winter Lighthouses

Instead of wishing winter away, we decided to celebrate it by showing breathtaking shots of the most beautiful lighthouses around the world. Glass half-full, remember?

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Soak It In

Tokyo’s Natural Hot Springs

The U.S. isn’t the only country battling a brutal winter this year. But Tokyo residents have one secret weapon: natural hot springs. Here are five spots to ward off the cold.

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Bar Romance

The World's Most Romantic Bars

There’s no better place to rendezvous with your amour, or strike up a romance with someone new, than tucked into the corner of a chic bar. Here are some of our favorites.

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Art & Food

Mexico City's Magic

One of the great capitals—a city where the ancient lives alongside the cutting-edge, a place with a formidable art scene and an extraordinary food culture—is finally having its day.

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