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Best small towns to visit at Christmas

From Bavarian-style villages in the mountains to seaside towns where Santa arrives by lobster boat, these small towns shine with holiday spirit.

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Winter travel

Holiday travel

5 family-friendly activities for Christmas in Leavenworth, WA

8 Thanksgiving vacation rentals fit for a holiday feast

Best small towns to visit at Christmas

Best underrated winter holiday vacation destinations

Best Valentine's Day getaways

6 underrated New Year's Eve destinations

Getaway gift guide: Travel experience gifts for everyone

MLK and Presidents Day weekend getaways

Ski vacations

The best time to book a ski vacation

Your ultimate guide to Colorado ski resorts

Slope season is here: Vacasa’s best places to ski this winter

Winter ski getaways: 5 best ski-in/ski-out resorts

The best Ikon and Epic ski pass destinations

Find the best skiing in Utah

Hit the slopes from a ski-in/ski-out rental in Park City

Ski New Mexico: Your guide to the Southwest’s slopes

Winter escapes

Beginner's guide to snowbirding in Myrtle Beach

8 best winter vacations in the U.S.

Best winter destinations for non-skiers

Find alpine bliss in a Lake Tahoe winter cabin

7 things to do in Steamboat Springs in the Winter

Escape to a cozy cabin this winter

10 affordable places to travel in December

8 best Florida snowbird destinations

The 10 best winter getaways in Oregon

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Cabin rentals

6 breathtaking Colorado cabin rentals with hot tubs

Eight striking A-frame cabin rentals

Where to find New England’s best cabin getaways

Affordable cabin getaways around the country

Our favorite log cabin getaways

Savor the South from a Tennessee cabin with a hot tub

The best Deep Creek Lake cabins for any season

Top 7 states for secluded cabin rentals

Cozy up to a rustic cabin getaway in Tennessee

Winter cabin rentals for a snowy getaway

Where to find the best riverfront cabins in Colorado

Find the perfect catch at these Wisconsin fishing cabins

Pueblo-style homes: The enchanting escapes of New Mexico

Unique vacations

Adventures and activities

7 essential tips for experiencing a Haleakalā sunrise

7 foodie destinations worth traveling for

8 Costa Rica coffee tours that will elevate your palate

Best Dark Sky Parks in the U.S. by state

Costa Rica ecotourism: Where to stay and travel green

Road tripping through Northern California

10 best stargazing vacation spots in the U.S.

6 top spots for surf vacation homes

Best tennis getaways just in time for the U.S. Open

12 national park vacation ideas

Golf in paradise: The best resorts & courses across Hawaii

Our favorite vacation ideas for artists

Plan your Oregon wine country vacation

Vacation vibes: 7 of the best music festivals worth a trip

Distinct destinations

2026: A year of festivals in the U.S.

5 best small towns in Texas

10 best solo travel destinations in the U.S.

13 places in the U.S. that feel like Europe

Annapolis weekend getaway: Boating, seafood, and waterfront charm on the Chesapeake Bay

Best Bavarian villages in the United States

Epic experiences you can only have in Hawaii

North Carolina’s best vacation spots

The 7 best Texas Hill Country getaways

Top 14 must-visit Pacific Northwest destinations

Visit these states with epic Wild West towns

Special stays

Rediscover the magic of a Western North Carolina vacation

Vacation rentals with kitchens that are chef’s kiss

Vacation homes to score the ultimate CFB game day getaway

15 cool vacation rentals from coast to coast

Eight architectural styles for design-savvy travelers

Luxury experiential travel: Redefining the way we vacation

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The view from the deck of a vacation rental in Joseph, OR overlooking the lake.

Weekend getaways

Third night’s a charm: 6 most popular long-weekend getaways

8 weekend trips from Dallas that are truly Texas

9 weekend trips from Chicago that are worth the drive

10 best weekend getaways from Washington, D.C.

10 weekend getaways from San Francisco

10 weekend trips from Los Angeles for every escapist

12 weekend getaways from New York City

Annapolis weekend getaway: Boating, seafood, and waterfront charm

Best 8 weekend getaways from Atlanta

Best weekend getaways from Portland, Oregon

Escape the city: The 10 best weekend getaways from Seattle

Unique weekend getaways in Florida

Where to go for the best Pride parades and festivals in the US

Where to stay for the Sundance Film Festival

Drone shot of a Tannersville, PA home.
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Family and pet-friendly travel

Dive into paradise: Florida vacation rentals with private pools

The best vacations for seniors

Pack up the kids & go: Most popular family-friendly vacation spots

The best multi-generational family vacations in the U.S.

The best resort pools for kids and families across the U.S.

The ultimate escape: Key West cottages with private pools

Pet-friendly cabin vacations in Tennessee

Nine dog-friendly vacations to celebrate National Dog Day

Our favorite fairytale & Disney-themed vacation rentals

Best dog-friendly vacation spots in California

A pup-approved winter hiking guide to the North Cascades

The best island in Hawaii for families

The ultimate guide to a dog-friendly East Coast vacation

Costa Rica vs. Belize: Which tropical escape is better for families?




Beach vacations

10 best beach towns along the Florida Panhandle

The 8 best beach towns near Tampa, FL

Discover the perfect tropical vacation rental for your next retreat

Best small beach towns on the East Coast

The best beachfront resorts for your next sun-soaked getaway

10 affordable beach destinations to save on surf, sand, and sea

5 states for the best secluded beach rentals

Top Hilton Head Island oceanfront rentals with a pool

Guide to Florida's beachfront condos

7 charming Anna Maria beach cottages for a seaside retreat

The best beach vacations in the United States

Uncover the best Florida Gulf Coast vacation spots

Our favorite things to do on Hatteras Island

Hawaii vs. Mexico: Which tropical vacation is right for you?

10 best coastal towns in Washington State to visit

Our favorite hiking spots near Cannon Beach

The best Highway 101 road trip route

The best beaches in Southwest Florida

The 5 best beach spa getaways

Where to stay in Ocean City on the boardwalk

Best Alabama beach vacation spots

Drone shot of a pool in Palm Springs.

Spring travel

8 fresh spring break getaway ideas

10 last-minute spring break destinations for every type of traveler

16 best spring break vacation spots for families

Best places to visit for Memorial Day weekend

Best Easter travel destinations in the U.S.

Best places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in 2026

5 ecotourism destinations to visit this Earth Day

Popular destinations for Mother’s and Father’s Day getaways

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the perfect getaway

Romantic getaways

Best babymoon destinations for one last hurrah

Best romantic getaways in Oregon for every couple

Best romantic getaways in Upstate NY

Plan your romantic getaway to the Smoky Mountains

How to plan a couple's trip

How to: Plan a snowbird stay

Outdoor experiences

10 most beautiful lakes in Idaho for your next vacation

4 scenic Florida Keys races and marathons for every skill level

5 best states for a water sports vacation

5 must-visit hot springs near McCall, Idaho

6 easy-to-reach Big Bear hiking trails

7 states for the best secluded lake house rentals

8 best mountain biking towns

9 best fishing spots in Florida for every angler

9 best things to do in McCall, Idaho

Best 14ers in Colorado (for beginners and beyond)

Best places to stay in the Florida Keys for snorkeling

Discover the top 10 most beautiful lakes in the U.S.

Nine best off-the-grid vacation spots for outdoor adventurers

The 10 best hiking trails near Deep Creek Lake

The best fishing spots along Alabama’s Gulf Coast

The best fishing vacations in the U.S.

The best lake vacations in the South

The most scenic places in western Montana

What days are national parks free?

Summer travel

10 affordable lake vacations for money-savvy travelers

15 best summer vacations to beat the heat

8 can’t-miss things to do around Lake Chelan in the summer

9 best small towns for a summer vacation

9 underrated vacation spots to visit this summer

Best 4th of July beach vacations

Live that lake life: The best summer lake vacations in the U.S.

Plan the perfect Bethany Beach summer vacation

Plan your Cape Cod summer vacation

Plan your Outer Banks vacation

Plan your Rehoboth Beach summer vacation

Plan your San Diego summer vacation

Seas the ultimate summer in Ocean City

Short drives, big vacations: 5 prime summer road trip ideas

Summer in Vermont: Your travel guide to Green Mountain magic

Summer vacation destinations for teachers

The 10 best summer resorts in Colorado

The best things to do in Jackson Hole in summer

Top 11 summer activities in Telluride, Colorado

Top 4th of July weekend getaways

Top 8 things to do in Big Bear this summer

Where to go for Labor Day weekend: 6 unforgettable getaways

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Fall getaways

Best places to go for leaf peeping

The best fall East Coast road trip route

The best places in New England to visit in the fall

Haunted places to visit in the U.S. for a supernatural getaway

Rekindle the flame at these romantic getaways in Vermont

Best cities in the U.S. to celebrate Oktoberfest

Creepy cool places to go for Halloween

Experience the beauty of the Adirondacks in the fall

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How to's

How to avoid vacation rental scams

How to cook a masterful holiday meal in a vacation rental

How to travel alone

How to travel sustainably

How to: Plan an Airbnb wedding

Is travel insurance worth it?

Our top 5 ocean safety tips for travelers

Our top pool safety tips for travelers

Travel guides

Things to do in 30A, FL

Things to do in Banner Elk, NC

Things to do in Cape Cod, MA

Things to do in Charleston, SC

Things to do in Fredericksburg, TX

Things to do in Galveston, TX

Things to do in Gatlinburg, TN

Things to do in the Gulf Shores

Things to do in Myrtle Beach, SC

Things to do in Palm Springs

Things to do in Panama City Beach, FL

Things to do in Park City, UT

Things to do in Portland, OR

Things to do in Santa Fe, NM

Things to do in St. Augustine, FL

Things to do in Vail, CO