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Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Roger Sands covers travel, culinary trends and hospitality design. The wellness travel market reached a record $720 billion in 2019 and is ...

In the winter, the best hiking trails across the U.S. mostly ... that takes you on a guided one-mile snowshoeing adventure. Travel + Leisure is published by Meredith Corporation under license ...

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All this access to urban nature is incredibly inspiring ... seals and sea lions – all of which are on the menu for orcas. For the best chance of whale encounters, head to the San Juan Islands ...