Flipboard 2025 Destinations

The CDC’s latest state life expectancy table makes one thing hard not to do: wonder where your own state lands on the list. Well, here they are...ranked 50 to 1.

When people think about American museums, famous institutions like the Smithsonian or the Metropolitan Museum of Art usually come to mind. But scattered across the country are dozens of smaller museums that tell remarkable stories through unique collections, passionate curators, and local history. These museums may not attract millions of visitors every year, but they often deliver a far more personal and memorable experience.

Using National Park Service recreation-visit totals, we found the most visited park and the park with the lowest valid total among places that held official national park status for the entire calendar year.

Some of America’s most recognizable bridges, buildings, transportation systems, and scientific achievements cost far more than taxpayers and planners were originally promised. The overruns caused scandals and outrage, but many of the finished projects eventually became treasured landmarks or defining symbols of their cities and eras.

For decades, retiring to Florida wasn't just popular—it was practically the default setting. You worked hard, packed up the house, bought something near a golf course, and spent the rest of your days arguing about the best early-bird special. But something unexpected has happened….

Canadians are famously proud of their country—and quick to point out where it outperforms the United States. But polling and cross-border comparisons suggest something more complicated is happening beneath the surface. On certain issues, many Canadians will admit the U.S. has real advantages. Not always comfortably. And rarely without caveats.

Discover the charming small towns across America that retirees say they'd move to in a heartbeat. Explore scenic communities, historic downtowns, outdoor recreation, and practical retirement considerations before making your own move.

We have all booked a trip wondering whether a destination could possibly live up to the photos, videos, and glowing recommendations. Sometimes reality falls short. Yet certain places seem to surprise even seasoned travelers, leaving visitors wishing they had stayed longer or planning their return before they have even unpacked. These are the destinations that travelers repeatedly say exceeded every expectation, along with the reasons they continue to earn that rare distinction.

Most people think of train stations as places to pass through on the way to somewhere else. But around the world, some stations are so beautiful, historic, or architecturally impressive that they're destinations in their own right. Whether you're into history, photography, architecture, or simply discovering unique places, these train stations are worth adding to your travel plans even if you never set foot on a train.