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Best City to Travel in Canada: 5 Picks for Every Traveler
Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto and Halifax compared: which Canadian city suits your first trip, food agenda, history fix or budget.
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The Best Carry-On Luggage: 5 Picks for Every Trip Independent travel guides for smarter, lighter trips.
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Best Crossbody Bags for Travel: 5 Picks Worth Packing
Looking for a travel crossbody? Compare anti-theft, sling, budget and camera-friendly picks from Travelon, Pacsafe, Bellroy, Uniqlo and Peak Design.
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The 5 Best December Travel Destinations
Five December destinations that deliver on weather, festivities and value, from Mexico City and Tokyo to Sydney, Vienna and Marrakech.
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The 5 Best Places to Go in January
Plan a January escape with five destinations that deliver dry-season beaches, summer hiking, snow culture, and good value—plus how to choose.
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Best Destinations to Visit in March: 5 Trips Worth Planning
Five March destinations worth planning around: Japan's cherry blossoms, dry-season Costa Rica, Mexico City, Lisbon and Sedona's red rocks.
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Best Hiking Boots: 5 Picks for Trails, Backpacking and Wide Feet
Our picks for the best hiking boots for backpacking, day hikes and wide feet, plus how to choose waterproofing, ankle support and fit.
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Best Island to Travel to in Hawaii: 5 Picks Compared
Oahu for first-timers, Maui for balance, the Big Island for volcanoes, Kauai for scenery, Molokai for solitude — how to pick your Hawaii island.
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Best Places to Visit in Greece: 5 Picks for Every Traveler
Crete, Santorini, Athens, Naxos or Meteora? A practical guide to the best places to visit in Greece, matched to your time, budget and travel style.
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Best Places to Visit in Japan: 5 Picks and How to Choose
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Sapporo compared: what each place is best for, when to go, and how to pick the right one for your first Japan trip.
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Best Places to Travel in Mexico: 5 Picks for Every Traveler
Mexico City, Oaxaca, the Riviera Maya, Baja California Sur and San Miguel de Allende compared — what each is best for, when to go and how to choose.
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The Best Places to Travel in Switzerland: 5 Picks Worth Your Trip
From Lucerne and Zermatt to the Jungfrau region, Bern and Lugano: the five best places to travel in Switzerland, and how to pick your base.