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Scenic drive in the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire

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New England’s Most Breathtaking Fall Foliage Road Trips

Plenty of areas have beautiful fall color, but there may be no better place to be in autumn than New England. The old deciduous forests cover the Northeast in bright colors for miles, making for some of the best drives in the country. And what better way to take it all in than on a road trip?

You really can't go wrong anywhere in the region, but these are the fall foliage drives worth planning around.

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Jungle-Covered Ruins and an Abandoned Water Park Show a Different Side of Vietnam

The abandoned Thuy Tien Lake water park in Hue, Vietnam. Stunning jungle scenery overlooking the architecture.

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Halfway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City sits Vietnam's last imperial capital. Huế draws temple-goers with its pagodas and palaces, but beneath the surface lies a fuller story: water parks reclaimed by jungle, decaying industrial sites, and a near-forgotten arena that once staged battles between tigers and elephants.

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Why Portland, Maine, Is an Unbeatable Fall Food Destination

harborside Portland, Maine

Photo: Visit Maine

Maine’s reputation as the lobster capital of the US is well-earned, and much praise has already been heaped on this signature dish.

Yet, when it comes to food, the state has much more than buttery lobster rolls. Few better places show that off than Portland in autumn.

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The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Florida for a Worry-Free Beach Vacation

Bungalows Key Largo aerial view

Photo: Bungalows Key Largo

All-inclusives get a bad rap, but sometimes all you want is a beach, a drink already paid for, and nothing to think about.

These Florida resorts do exactly that with no planning, no tabs, just relaxation.

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