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By Kathryn RomeynOct 2, 2026 • 6 minutes read Visitor at the Blue Lagoon, Iceland. Image: LaBengale/Tripadvisor You always remember your first time—swimsuit on, lowering into billows of steam. My inaugural hot springs dip was decades ago, on the side of Costa Rica’s Arenal volcano, and the starlit soak still feels just as visceral now as it did then. Sure, these geothermal wonders are not a complete novelty since there are so many around the globe, but they somehow always feel a bit rare.

By Nicholas DeRenzoOct 2, 2026 • 6 minutes read Man at Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park. Image: cr_aichinger/Tripadvisor U.S. national parks have always appealed to travelers who enjoy a bit of room to roam on their own—the kind who strap on a giant backpack, secure a backcountry permit, and head off into the wilderness, prepared not to interact with another soul for days. But that’s not the only way for solo travelers to enjoy the country’s 63 national parks.

You can experience the season’s colorful display by subway, train, bus, or even ferry. By Nicholas DeRenzoSep 22, 2026 • 8 minutes read Fall foliage at Morton Arboretum. Image: 492conniey/Tripadvisor One of the most classic ways to experience fall foliage is by piling into a car with your friends or family and heading out for a long drive into the countryside—stopping along the way at apple orchards, roadside doughnut shops, and pumpkin patches.

Things to DoHotelsRestaurantsCruisesForums All Articles The most magical towns in the Pacific Northwest By Lauren MurphySep 22, 2026 • 5 minutes read Group of friends in McMinnville. Image: Veigapa16/Tripadvisor I've lived in the Pacific Northwest my entire life—from the shadow of Olympic National Park to the Canadian border, and now somewhere in between.

This was our very first time at the Blue Note, and what an unforgettable night it turned out to be! My boyfriend bought our Charlie Puth tickets through a third-party site a little over a month ago, but we didn't actually receive them until the day before the show. It was nerve racking since the tickets said bar seating but had seat numbers printed on them.

Off-roading adventures, hot air balloon rides, and more. By Devorah Lev-TovSep 17, 2026 • 6 minutes read People kayaking on the Hudson River in the fall. Image: wendyapplegate/Tripadvisor Sure, you could watch fall foliage pass by on a road trip or take a low-key sightseeing walk through the leaves. But for those looking for a little more oomph for their fall adventure, we’ve got a few ideas.

Fat bears, bugling elks, and tarantula treks (yes, tarantulas) are all on the agenda. By Nicholas DeRenzoSep 15, 2026 • 4 minutes read Wildlife viewing in valley of Yellowstone National Park. Image: M3515OBjenniferl/Tripadvisor Spring may be a period of birth and renewal in the animal world, but fall brings its own special energy.

Things to DoHotelsRestaurantsCruisesForums All Articles Had your fill of apple picking? Head to a cranberry bog This Massachusetts tradition is fall's most underrated activity. By Paul JebaraSep 15, 2026 • 4 minutes read Cranberry bog at Benson’s Pond. Image: G1032RNkimm/Tripadvisor The Northeast has trained us to look up for color come fall, but in southeastern Massachusetts, you can see the season’s most vibrant colors at your feet.

Things to DoHotelsRestaurantsCruisesForums All Articles A fall guide to Italy's lakes The best time to visit Como, Maggiore, and more? Right now. By Adam H. GrahamSep 15, 2026 • 6 minutes read Fall at Orrido di Nesso. Image: N5492YVfrancescos/Tripadvisor Come to Lake Como in the summer and it’s all crowds, all the time. For the most part, tourists are sticking to a triangle of towns, which includes Tremezzo and the city of Como.

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