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At Reader’s Digest, we know you have so many places to go and even more people to see. No matter where you’re heading, we’ve got all you need to know, bring, and plan for before you leave on your next worldwind vacation.

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16 Christmas Movie Locations That Exist in Real Life

Many holiday films were shot in studios or on backlots, but here are ones you can actually visit. Christmas vacation...


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10 Signs You’re Shortening the Life of Your RV

People buy RVs to simplify their vacations—but often forget that these vehicles are a home and a car, requiring the...


The Best All-Inclusive Vacations Around the World

No need to worry about everything costing more than planned. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy your vacation!


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16 of the Best American Cities for History Buffs

History doesn't have to be confined to the static pages of a book. By visiting these destinations, you can experience...


The Best Beaches in Hawaii to Visit in Your Lifetime

Hang ten at great surf spots, relax at resort getaways, snorkel at stunning coral reefs, float in quiet coves, and...


31 Abandoned Places That Are Eerily Mesmerizing

These haunting photos offer a glimpse of abandoned places with fascinating histories—and you won’t be able to stop thinking about...


The Spookiest Tourist Attraction in Every State

If you're looking for a creepy travel destination you're in luck—there's at least one in every state to scare the...


10 Beaches That Are Actually Better in Winter

There's no need to wait until next summer to stroll along soft sand beaches and swim in warm coastal waters....


The Best Bucket List Idea in Every State

What are the best places to visit in the USA? We rounded up the top bucket list ideas for each...


The 13 Best Vacation Packages for Singles

Singles vacations allow you to indulge in your perfect getaway without having to match your schedule, interests, or needs with...


15 of the Most Luxurious Train Rides Around the World

Take a step back in time and enjoy train travel the way it was meant to be on these once-in-a-lifetime...


12 Beautiful Beachfront Hotels You Can Actually Afford

Seaside bliss starting at $116 per night? Pack your bathing suit and get the vacation started with these cheap beach...

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The 13 Best Cruises for Kids

On-deck waterslides, go-karts, escape rooms and never-ending soft serve! The best family cruises are designed for kids—and kids at heart.


10 Islands You Can Still Visit in Hurricane Season

Although no Caribbean destination is completely hurricane-proof, these gorgeous islands come closest to being year-round tropical paradises.


The 30 Best Fall Weekend Getaways

Many of the activities of fall are both adult and kid-friendly, making for a vacation you can all agree on....


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38 Best Themed Cruises You’ll Want to Book ASAP

Themed cruises combine hobbies, the high seas and hobnobbing with like-minded vacationers

14 Beaches That Are Better in the Fall

Who says beach season ends on Labor Day? Once September hits, beach destinations around the country experience a drop in...


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This Is Why Cops Touch Your Car’s Tail Light During Traffic Stops

Nope, it's not because they're trying to buff out that scratch above your bumper.


13 Abandoned Places in New York City You Can Still Visit

It's hard to believe that New York City, with its 8.4 million people, could even have abandoned places—but it does,...


27 Luxury Camping Adventures That Will Make You an Outdoors Person

These luxury camping sites redefine the act of roughing it, making even the unhappiest of campers want to go play...


The Most Beautiful Lakes in America for Swimming

Beyond their pristine settings and peaceful waters, lakes act like time machines, taking us back to carefree summer days spent...


The 50 Best Beaches in the World

Looking for turquoise water, long stretches of sand and swaying palm trees? You've come to the right place. These are...