Leave your watch at home and turn off that phone. Tear up your itinerary and forget the bucket list. Now you're ready to get lost, to surrender to the meandering spirit of exploration.... view gallery»

Summon your courage and head to one of these 10 pulse-quickening national park trails, where perilous paths lead to daredevil, once-in-a-lifetime adventures.... view gallery»

Olympic fever may be busting thermometers around the globe, but there's plenty more that's new and hot in London this summer. Here are 10 of our top picks.... view gallery»

Hit the road for the quintessential summer getaway, one where afternoons are measured in strolls on docks and baskets of fish and chips. These 10 authentic fishing villages in the U.S. and Canada are little gems.... view gallery»

It’s hot out there. Really hot. Need time to cool off? These waterslides will send a chill down your spine, kick up a breeze with your speed, and plunge you into refreshing water at the end. Hello, summer!... view gallery»

From rustic luxury in the woods of Maine to down-low waterside cabins in Washington, these 10 lakeside retreats are sure to mellow you out all summer long.... view gallery»

At these 10 incredible pools from Utah to Dubai, you can hang over the edge of a building, plunge through a shark chute, and let loose at one of the biggest pool parties on the planet.... view gallery»

Tired of the same old Picassos, Van Goghs, and Renoirs? Skip the well-lit Louvre and the safe Met and visit these incredibly creepy museums instead.... view gallery»

There's nothing like a beautiful beach with cool saltwater air and skin-warming sunshine. Here are 10 of America's best beach eats to sample on your next summer oceanside escape.... view gallery»

Paint the town red, white, and blue in one of these 10 less-traveled holiday destinations this Fourth of July. We're talking decked-out boat parades, lobster bakes near the sea, and, of course, fireworks bursting in air.... view gallery»

America is the land of the free—and that applies to many of the country's star attractions as well. Make the most of your summer by visiting these famous spots around the United States.... view gallery»

We've rounded up 10 refreshing pools where you can float behind plunging waterfalls, swan dive from rocky ledges, ride through chutes, and find skinny-dipping seclusion.... view gallery»

We analyzed the costs of hotel stays, meals, airfares, and activities in popular European destinations to find out which spots offer the best value for the euros and pounds. Here are 10 cities in Europe where budget-minded travelers can find low-cost hotel rooms, free activities, and travel bargains galore.... view gallery»

Rentals are often less expensive than comparable hotel rooms—sometimes by hundreds of dollars. We've partnered with our friends at FlipKey to show you top-notch rental properties available in U.S. cities for less than the price of a hotel.... view gallery»

From the lush jungles of the Amazon Basin to a dusty California ghost town, these otherworldly destinations harbor few signs of modern civilization. Here are 10 remote destinations where you can escape from everyday life as you know it.... view gallery»