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Breaking the ice

Megan finds herself jumping into more than just freezing water at the local polar plunge. With Reid, she may just dive into love too

Reap the benefits of better circulation

Your circulatory system delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues and clears wastes. While cold weather slows circulation, these tricks keep blood pumping to boost brain and heart health and ease hemorrhoids

The King of Cakes

New Orleans bakers are reimagining Louisiana's most iconic pastry

Sweet Heat

Chicken wings bring back cherished memories of my grandfather

25 Amazing Places To Visit in 2025

Mark your travel calendars. Our editors have scoured the South for what's new, notable, and next

A Song in Her Heart

DOLLY PARTON TALKS TO RICK BRAGG ABOUT HER HOMETOWN, THE REAL JOLENE, AND THE MUSIC THAT KEEPS HER GOING

SUNDAYS AT THE RANCHO

‘Two restaurateurs invite old and new friends to this Homestead, Florida, farm for a family-style supper that celebrates the land

In Fine Form

A Southern Living House Plan lays the classic groundwork for a young family's Albany, Georgia, home

Smart Moves

With two kids and a pair of four-legged friends, designer Jessica Davis leaves nothing to chance in her Atlanta pad

Dollywood Has a Story To Tell

ONE OF THE TOP THEME PARKS IN THE WORLD MARKS ITS 40TH SEASON, THANKS IN PART TO BARBARA WALTERS AND A TRUSTED BUS DRIVER

American Beauty

Cherry orchards, cute villages, and crystal shores: Wisconsin's Door County is where Scandinavian bygge meets Midwestern charm.

Deep South

A state-of-the-art catamaran reveals a stretch of the Australian island of Tasmania's rugged southern coastline that few visitors get to see.

into the blue

In the northern reaches of Brazil, the unique and fragile landscapes of the Lençóis reward the adventurous.

Hearts Aglow

The names Tahiti and Bora-Bora may telegraph romance, but on a cruise around French Polynesia, Naomi Tomky and her daughters discover these islands also make for the ultimate playground.

The Art of Transformation

Underwater sculpture parks help marine life—and reflect the world above the surface.

Kindred Spirits

A national park in Belize has deep roots in Mayan healing traditions.

Surfin' USA

Big waves and small-town appeal: Paia might well be Maui's most authentic hideaway.

A Stitch in Time

In Spain's Canary Islands, a centuries-old form of embroidery is back.

Bright Horizons

With a new luxury resort, a lesser-known Indonesian island steps into the spotlight.

Turning Tables

See how one expert entertaining content creator practices her craft and business.

The Joy of Kitchens

Take a peek into the Fox sisters' kitchens and lives.

Historic Farmhouse with a Modern Twist

A 110-year-old farmhouse gets a modern makeover.

Farmhouse Meets Vinevard

A vacation home in Sebastopol, California is transformed into a farmhouse style wine country retreat.

Sacred Waters

A new marine sanctuary protects part of California's Central Coast—and honors the land's original stewards.

Fit Check

There's no party quite like Carnival. Dana Givens dives in to the fashion behind the festivities.

ENCHANTED ISLANDS

An ivy-covered castle, camping by the seashore, and the power of a six-year-old's imagination: Leslie Jamison and her daughter find themselves transformed by a sojourn in southwestern Scotland.

As the River Rises

A changed landscape in northern Botswana is now a hot spot for wildlife year-round. Jessica Vincent checks in to the new safari camp giving explorers a front-row seat.

LET IT WASH OVER YOU

A visit to the Mississippi Gulf Coast is one of the last things Cinelle Barnes remembers before a health crisis turned her world upside down. A year later, she reflects on the kindness of strangers-and the cycle of rebirth in a land defined by storms.

Maternity Leave

Five months into motherhood, Brittani Sonnenberg was exhausted. After four days at a plush Mexican beach resort, she felt reborn.

Something Old,Something new

A new farmhouse build in Georgia becomes custom with a mixture of vintage furniture and art.