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Photograph by Erika Skogg
Best Summer Trips 2015
Make this a summer to remember by snowboarding in the Australian Alps, stargazing in a Sedona red rock canyon, or exploring a volcanic Global Geopark in South Korea. Whether you’re craving adventure or relaxation, our editors’ list of ten Best Summer Trips—plus one reader’s choice—offers a world of possibilities. —Maryellen Kennedy Duckett
May 21, 2015
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