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Insane Coaster Wars: World Domination Pictures

Insane Coaster Wars is back! From Europe's tallest wooden coaster to the world's longest and tallest flying coaster in the US, check out these insane coasters!

Our Hosts’ Favorite Summer Getaways

From the penny candy shops of Cape Cod to the outdoor festivals of Chicago, see the destinations your favorite Travel Channel hosts daydream about during the summer months.

The Places the Beach Boys Sang About

Ready for some good-good-good travel vibrations? Revisit the beaches and cities the Beach Boys sang about, each with plenty of cars, sand, sun and people-watching fun.

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Plan the Perfect Summer Staycation 8 Photos

10 Unique Ballpark Foods to Cross Off Your Summer Bucket List 10 Photos

Top 10 Trending Airbnb Destinations for Summer 10 Photos

20 Great Fourth of July Destinations 19 Photos

10 Affordable Family-Friendly Road Trips for 2019 10 Photos

The 12 Best Hammocks for Summer Lounging 12 Photos

10 Really Cute Beach Towels You Need to Snag for Summer 10 Photos

12 Ultra-Stylish Belt Bags + Fanny Packs for Summer 12 Photos

Everything You Need for a Summer Capsule Wardrobe

The Cutest Summer Cocktails in America 12 Photos

These Celebs Are Giving Us Major Vacation FOMO

Geek Out With Your Favorite Pixar Characters at Disney

10 Reasons Why Aspen Is an Amazing Summertime Destination 10 Photos

9 Gorgeous Lavender Farms You Can Visit Without a Plane Ticket to France 9 Photos

Travel Channel's Top 10 Small Town Fourth of July Celebrations 10 Photos

Our 10 Favorite Summer Activities in Chicago

5 Lesser-Known National Parks

What Festival You Should Attend According to the Zodiac 12 Photos

The Dream of Summer is Alive and Poolside at These Italian Villas 12 Photos

Find Out Where Your Favorite Instagrammers Spent Their Summer Vacays

Top 10 Most Searched Summer Destinations 10 Photos

15 Fun and Free Things to Do With Kids This Summer 15 Photos

21 Lazy Rivers to Float This Summer 21 Photos

The Ultimate Southern Summer Bucket List 22 Photos

How to Deal With Mosquitoes on Your Outdoor Adventures

12 Things to Do in NYC This Summer 12 Photos

Midsummer Party: How to Celebrate Like the Nordics

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How to Pack a Summer Vacation Capsule Wardrobe

The Best of Burlington Year-Round

How to Pack a Cooler for a Summer Festival

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Our Hosts’ Favorite Summer Getaways

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10 Can't-Miss Events This Summer

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From music festivals in the mountains to family getaways at the beach, Hilton’s 12 brands will be there to help you play as hard as you work this summer. Here are the 10 can’t-miss events of the summer.

Top 10 Summer Destinations

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From the Bahamas to Dubai, with just 1 European city in between, here are the top 10 destinations for summer, according to your searches.

Summer Playlist

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Make this your soundtrack and you’ll feel the sun on your face, the sand between your toes and as chill as a day at the beach. Warning: turn over at the 30-minute mark or you might get burned.

Top Summer Luxury Getaways

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From Old World elegance in Paris to a modern marvel in New Zealand, here are 9 luxurious resorts sure to exceed expectations.

Summer Festivals Around the World

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Summer Travel Tips

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Here are Samantha Brown's tips to help you keep your cool on your next family vacation.

Unexpected Offseason Summer Getaways

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Don't jostle for elbow room at crowded beaches and tourist-clogged attractions! Head to these fun offseason havens.

Vintage Summer

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The Places the Beach Boys Sang About

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12 Things to Do in NYC This Summer

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Your Best Summer Photos

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Best Fantasy Camps for Kids

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Top picks for the best fantasy summer camps.

Midsummer Party: How to Celebrate Like the Nordics

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Enjoy a holiday of bonfires, spells and tons of cheese.

The Cutest Summer Cocktails in America

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Find Out Where Your Favorite Instagrammers Spent Their Summer Vacays

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Don't get jealous, get inspired! We dug deep into Instagram to find out where top influencers traveled on summer vacation. Spoiler alert: Major eye-candy ahead.