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Over the last few years, it has become clear that people will get excited for anything coastal, from Coastal Mediterranean restaurants to Modern Coastal decor, so California’s Central Coast is well positioned to be the vacation destination of the moment.

How to Spend Two Family-Friendly Days on California's Central Coast

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I’m always surprised when an L.A. or San Francisco friend mentions that they haven’t been to Yosemite Valley: We Californians live within less than a half day’s drive to one of the most spectacular natural sites in the world.

How to Spend a Weekend in Yosemite With Kids

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Three Family-Friendly Days in Northern California’s Shasta Cascades

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California’s Northern Coast is my family’s go-to destination when we need a little reset from the weekly grind.

How to Spend Two Family-Friendly Days in Sonoma and Mendocino

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Paris might not be the first city that springs to mind when you’re looking for a sports-friendly vacation, but the capital of romance is teeming with things to do and see for athletes and sports fans alike.

How to Spend Two Sporty Days in Paris

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Texas may not be the first place that pops to mind when you think of eco-friendly vacations, but the Lone Star State’s wine country might just change your mind.

How to Spend Two Eco-Friendly Days in Texas Wine Country

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You’ve heard the legends about Palm Springs: stunning midcentury modern architecture, perpetually sunny skies, and Old Hollywood lore.

How to Spend Two Fancy but Affordable Days in Palm Springs

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As the nation gears up for its 250th birthday in 2026, forget two-party politics in favor of the only trio everyone can agree upon: In Washington, D.C., breakfast, lunch, and dinner are just as celebrated as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

How to Eat and Drink Your Way through Washington, D.C.

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While the City of Angels is widely known for beachy Barbie fun and Hollywood glitz, Los Angeles is also a one-of-a-kind design hub.

How to See All of Los Angeles's Great Art and Design in Two Days

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Orlando, the theme park capital of the world, is a huge destination for families, attracting tens of millions of visitors to Disney World and Universal Orlando every year.

The Theme Park Minimalist’s Family-Friendly Guide to Orlando

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At just 49 square miles, with a population less than 850,000, San Francisco is a relatively small city, but it looms large in the imaginations of people all around the world.

How an Arts and Culture Lover Should Spend Two Days in San Francisco

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To fully appreciate Wisconsin, you need to experience a bit of country life and a bit of city life.

How to Spend Two Family-Friendly Days on California's Central Coast

Explore tide pools, feed farm animals, watch elephant seals, and make time for local wine and coffee for the adults

How to Spend a Weekend in Yosemite With Kids

Hike, bike, and explore one of the most beautiful places in the world with the whole family

Three Family-Friendly Days in Northern California’s Shasta Cascades

Big water, big sky, and big family adventures

How to Spend Two Family-Friendly Days in Sonoma and Mendocino

California's northern coast has whale watching hikes, kayaking, and lots of local wine and cheese

How to Spend Two Sporty Days in Paris

The City of Lights is also a city full of hoops, stadiums, and sneakers

How to Spend Two Eco-Friendly Days in Texas Wine Country

Raise a glass at organic wineries, pick up some low-impact souvenirs, stay the night at eco-conscious hotels, and explore Fredericksburg, the heart of Texas wine country

How to Spend Two Fancy but Affordable Days in Palm Springs

This desert oasis isn’t just for the rich and famous. From cactarium tours to happy hour specials, here’s how to visit without burning a hole in your wallet

How to Eat and Drink Your Way through Washington, D.C.

From an iconic chili spot to a Michelin-starred Palestinian restaurant, here’s where to dine in the nation’s capital

How to See All of Los Angeles's Great Art and Design in Two Days

An artsy weekend in LA can include everything from tours of classic midcentury houses by Frank Lloyd Wright to a shopping spree for streetwear and art supplies in Little Tokyo

The Theme Park Minimalist’s Family-Friendly Guide to Orlando

How to get the most out of Florida’s famous theme parks — and everything families should check out beyond the park walls

How an Arts and Culture Lover Should Spend Two Days in San Francisco

Whether you’re a fan of Jackson Pollock or Jack Kerouac, Jimmy Stewart or Jimi Hendrix, the City by the Bay’s enduring, always evolving arts and culture scene has something for you

A Family-Friendly Guide to Wisconsin

Buckle up and get ready for the best road trip of your life