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This month's travel inspirations: How to get national park views without the crowds, outdoor therapy retreats, what to do in Montreal, the world of contrast bathing.

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National parks overcrowded? Visit a national forest instead.

Despite the immense vastness of most national parks, many can feel almost claustrophobic at times due to swarming crowds. But for those willing to venture off the beaten path, national forests—often abutting and sometimes surrounding their national park cousins—offer similar scenery, with a fraction of the visitors.

3 FORESTS TO EXPERIENCE

UNDER THE RADAR: 10 of the least-trafficked U.S. national parks +

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Why outdoor therapy is the wellness travel trend you need to try

As more and more people recognize the importance of spending time outdoors, destinations are rising to the challenge to soothe the body and soul—from equine therapy to float therapy, labyrinth walking, fly-fishing, and more.

6 WELLNESS THERAPIES TO TRY

SERENITY NOW: Find relaxation and rejuvenation in 2024 at these new wellness retreats +

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A guide to Montreal, where Canada's cultures merge

Canada's French-speaking second city mixes the best of North America with the best of Europe, from hybrid culture and superb shopping to some of the world's best bagels. It's best to come here without a specific agenda, so you can let yourself be led by the rhythm of the city.

OUR GUIDE TO MONTREAL

A QUEBEC ROAD TRIP: Take a relaxed ramble between Montreal and Quebec City +

HOT SAUNA, COLD PLUNGE

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Many travelers have experienced the warming pleasures of a steamy soak at a Japanese onsen (hot spring) or a heated Turkish hammam. But they may not have jumped into the world of contrast bathing—the practice of alternating between intense heat and intense cold. Here's how and where to experience contrast bathing.

THE BEST PLACES TO GO

PAID CONTENT FOR TRAVEL ALASKA

IS THIS THE MOST DEADLY PLACE ON EARTH?

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Most people have never been to the Drake Passage. They might, however, have seen the jaw-dropping videos on TikTok, or other social media platforms, filmed by travelers on ships battered by towering seas. And yet tumultuous waves aren't the only phenomenon that the region is known for.

WHERE TO GO IN 2024

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On April 8, 2024, Niagara Falls will offer views of a total solar eclipse that won't occur again in the contiguous U.S. until 2044—which is why it made our list of the 20 best trips to take in 2024. See what else made our list.

20 TRIPS FOR 2024

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How to spend a day in Manchester, U.K., from football fandom to industrial-era relics

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An 'impenetrable' wildlife sanctuary in Argentina opens to the world

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How to plan the ultimate hiking adventure in New Zealand

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Whales and butterflies are the real celebrities in Santa Barbara

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Why Scotland should be your next ski destination

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