Travel Ideas

Ungrounded

As we inch our way out of a prolonged state of isolation—or being “grounded,” if you will—most of us could use the mental well-being boost that comes with exploring new places, trying new experiences, and connecting with people once again.

Whether you’re someone who basically lived out of a suitcase pre-pandemic or could seriously just use a break, we’re providing the roadmap so that you can reap all the wellness benefits of a getaway. With Ungrounded, get expert-backed intel all month long to help you feel confident, safe, and energized as you venture outside your front door.

Travel Tips
Why Bucket-List Vacations Are Making a Post-Lockdown Comeback
By Zoe Weiner
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14 Expert Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Flying and Ease Your Travel Anxiety
By Erin Bunch
10 Travel FAQs, Answered by Experts, To Ease Stress About Post-Lockdown Trips
By Dominique Jackson
Sensei Lanai, a Four Seasons Resort, Wants To Help Guests Live Longer
By Alexis Berger
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Do I Need Travel Insurance More in a Post-Lockdown World for Safe and Healthy Trips?
By Morgan Mandriota
Paid Content Treat
Why Revenge Travel Is the (Actually Surprising) Feel-Good Travel Trend of the Summer
By Well+Good Editors
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The 14 Best Carry-On Suitcases for Flying With Style and Ease
By Erica Sloan
How I Transitioned From Burnt-Out Banker to a Travel-Company Founder Amid the Pandemic
By Jen Tenzer

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Young Travelers Are Embracing ‘Glowbirding’ to Escape Winter Blues—Here’s Exactly How (and Where) to Do It, Too
By Grace Smith
Self-Care Tips
Want to Escape Politics? This New Cruise Sails Away for Four Years
By Rachel Kraus
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'I'm a Longevity Doctor, and Visiting This Island Changed My Perspective on What Longevity Means'
By Ingrid Yang
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This Is the Best (and Worst) U.S. City To Live in 2024—And It’s Not Where You’d Think
By Amelia McBride
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The 15 Best Hotels To Book Now for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse—Because They're Filling Up Fast!
By Lauren Dana
Paid Content Getaway
TikTok Made Me Do It: I Booked a Winter Getaway in a Tiny Cabin, and I’m Now Sold on Cold-Weather Nature Escapes
By Lauren Mims
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The Deceivingly Simple (and Free) Act of ‘Earthing’ Was the Most Calming Thing I Did at a Luxe Wellness Resort in Thailand
By Erica Sloan
Body Care
This Seaside Spa’s 7-Step ‘Water Ceremony’ Harnesses the Healing Power of Water
By Michele Ross
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Unpacking My First-Generation Guilt: I Travel for Work and Play—But My Mexican Parents Have Only Traveled as a Sacrifice
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Travel Tips
How To Travel With a Carry-On Only and Keep Your Belongings From Taking a Trip to the Island of Lost Luggage
By Gina Rich
Healthy Mind
I Dipped or Swam in a Body of Water Every Day for a Month To Test the Wellness-Boosting ‘Blue Mind Theory’—Here’s What I Learned
By Grace Smith
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How Getting Out of My Normal Habitat Helped Me Reconnect With My Regular Yoga Practice
By Kara Jillian Brown
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Why I Feel Especially Safe and Joyous Visiting Mexico as a Half-Mexican Person of Color
By Alex Temblador
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Want a Nature Fix but Can’t Decide Where To Go? This Is the Glamping Destination for You, Based on Your Personality
By Well+Good Editors
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Agritourism Is the Concept of Vacationing on a Farm—Try It Out at These 10 Pastoral Properties
By Betty Gold
Running
How To Plan a ‘Run-Cation’ So You Can Have Your Best Race *and* Enjoy the Trip, According to a 13-Time Marathoner and a Run Concierge
By Jennifer Heimlich
Places to Visit
This Iconic Hawaiian Resort Is a Must for Travelers Who Want To Connect With Nature
By Francesca Krempa
Healthy Breakfast Recipes
This Five-Star ‘Breakfast in Paradise’ Berry Crumble Parfait Is Packed With Protein and Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
By Abbey Stone
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I Took a 52-Hour Scenic Train Ride by Myself, and It Totally Redefined My Views of Solitude and Silence
By Sojourner White
Places to Visit
California’s Super Bloom Is Too Pretty for Words—So Here Are 29 Photos of It
By Amelia McBride
Places to Visit
8 Treehouse Hotels Where You Can Spend the Night Fully Immersed in Nature
By Betty Gold
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15 Cozy Cabin Airbnbs To Book That'll Instantly Cure the Mid-Winter 'Blahs'
By Francesca Krempa
Healthy Body
‘3 Lessons I Learned From a Month’s Stay in Ikaria, Greece—Home to Some of the Longest-Living People in the World’
By Annita Katee
Healthy Mind
I Took a Solo Trip to the Arctic Circle—Basically the Edge of the World—To Reclaim My Relationship With Myself
By Hollie McLaughlin-Martin
Astrology
An Astrologer and Travel Agent Share Where To Travel This Year, According to Your Zodiac Sign
By Helen Carefoot
Healthy Eating Tips
How a Food Tour of Israel Made My Heart Break from Nostalgia—And Mended It Again
By Michele Ross
Travel Ideas
Walking While on Vacation Has Its Perks—Here Are 5 Walkable U.S. Cities You Can Explore on Foot
By Amelia Mularz
Travel Tips
'I've Been a Hotel Manager for Almost 20 Years, and These Are the 4 Things I Wish Guests Would Stop Doing'
By Danielle Calma
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This Year, Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time To Go on That Long-Haul Trip
By Samantha Leal
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I Went to a Cliffside Paradise in Cabo, and It Completely Rewired My Brain Chemistry
By Betty Gold
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10 Ski Resorts 6 Hours or Less From New York City Worth a Weekend Trip—Even if Après Is More Your Thing
By Francesca Krempa
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I Visited One of the Most Beautiful Resorts That Tops Bucket Lists Around the World (And Costs $4,800 a Night)—Here Are My Honest Thoughts on Amangiri (and Camp Sarika)
By Samantha Leal
Places to Visit
8 Group-Friendly Hotels That Are Ideal for a Wellness Getaway With a Few Friends
By Erica Sloan
Travel Ideas
13 Unique Immersive Nature Experiences You Can Try at Resorts Around the World
By Betty Gold
Healthy Mind
Practice the Hawaiian Art of Patience To Bring More Meaning to Your Life
By Annie Daly
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10 Coastal Cities in Mexico Where You Can Soak Up the Well-Being Perks of the Beach Year-Round
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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The Best Gift Ideas for the People in Your Life Who Love Experiences More Than Things
By Jenny Altman
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These 8 Scenic Hiking Destinations Showcase Everything Autumn Has To Offer
By Lauren Dana
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10 Hotels Where You Can Learn a New Skill and Expand Your Cultural Horizons
By Lindsay Cohn
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10 Travelers Share Why They Take the Same Annual Vacation, Year After Year
By Francesca Krempa
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New Hotel Designs Are Embracing Your Brain's Preference for Round, Curvy Shapes
By Bonnie Pop
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10 Most-Scenic Train Trips Through the U.S. (With Views That'll Instantly Make You More Relaxed)
By Amelia Mularz
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The 9 Best Glamping Tents for Those Who Want To Camp Very, Very Comfortably
By Kells McPhillips
Fitness Tips
10 Lightweight, Portable Pieces of Exercise Equipment To Pack With You While Traveling
By Kayla Hui
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I Tried Sea Therapy at One of Cancún's Dreamiest Resorts—Here's What the Experience Is Like
By Kells McPhillips
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The 7 Best Dark-Sky Areas in the U.S. To Lay Eyes on Meteor Showers
By Erica Sloan
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10 Cool Airstream Hotels for When You're Curious About RV Living—Or Just Want a Unique Vacation
By Hannah Huber
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Staying at This 5-Star Resort in St. Barts Was the Luxe Escape My Taurus Moon Needed To Recharge
By Samantha Leal
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7 Luxury, All-Inclusive Wellness Resorts in the United States Perfect for Your Next Getaway
By Betty Gold
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I Lived in a Camping Van for a Week—Here’s What It Was Like
By Kara Jillian Brown
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Hitting the Trails With Your Pup? These Adventure Pet Products Will Keep Them Happy and Safe in the Great Outdoors
By Britt Mattie
Places to Visit
15 of the Best Campsites and Glampsites in Upstate New York To Explore This Summer
By Francesca Krempa
Places to Visit
11 Dreamy Hotels That Are Making Sleep a Priority
By Betty Gold
Travel Tips
The Best Travel-Friendly Camera Bags for Every Type of Photographer, and Every Type of Adventure
By Britt Mattie
Travel Ideas
I've Traveled to Every Country in the World and Have Learned 2 Key Lessons
By Jessica Nabongo
Indoor Plant Ideas
Landscape Designer Lily Kwong Wants You To Know That You *Are* a Plant Person Who Can Absolutely Keep Plants Alive
By Samantha Leal
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The Best Summer Slippers That Give You the Most Support and Comfort—While Keeping Feet Cool
By Betty Gold
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‘Microvacations’ Can Help Prevent Burnout—Here’s What They Are and How To Take Them
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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7 Small Towns in the U.S. That Are Basically Winter Wonderlands for Outdoor Exploration
By Lauren Dana
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The 7 Biggest Suitcases To Fit Weeks' Worth of Holiday Outfits (and the Gifts You're Bringing Back)
By Saanya Ali
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14 Best Romantic Cabin Getaways for a Cozy Winter Weekend
By Allie Flinn
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17 Weekend Getaways in Upstate New York Where You'll Find a Winter Wonderland
By Francesca Krempa
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Found: the Ultimate, Bucket-List Resort for Anyone in Need of a Blissed-Out Beach Recharge
By Betty Gold
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The 9 Best Glamping Spots in the Country for a Luxe Nature-Filled Escape
By Lindsay Cohn
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How To Cultivate a Sense of Home Anywhere in the World As a Digital Nomad
By Dominique Jackson
Places to Visit
18 Buzzy Hotel Partnerships Paving the Way for *All* Travel To Be Wellness Travel
By Erica Sloan
Travel Tips
24 Apps That Actually Make Travel Easier, Safer, and More Fun
By Rebecca Norris
Travel Ideas
The 7 Best Destinations for Fall Foliage Throughout the U.S.
By Lauren Dana
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How a Mother and Daughter Could Help Airbnb Improve Its Accessibility for Traveling Wheelchair Users
By Erin Bunch
Travel Tips
'I'm a Forest Ecologist, and This Is the Smart Way To Make a Campfire'
By Francesca Krempa
Travel Ideas
Here's How To Keep Your Digestive System From Going Completely Off Track When You're Traveling, According to a Gastroenterologist
By Emily Laurence
Travel Tips
How To Not Be a Privileged Jerk When You Travel, According to a Woman Who's Visited Every Country
By Jessica Nabongo
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