Now on Newsstands: 50 Tours of a Lifetime

Who’s ready for summer travel? We are! And fortunately, our May/June issue is headed to a mailbox or newsstand near you, full of great ideas to make the most of your vacation days. Here’s a preview of what’s inside:

Tours of a Lifetime

Our fifth annual roundup of guided expeditions focuses on innovative and cross-cultural tours which cover a range of personalities and interests: active, adventure, culture, family, small cruises, wildlife, value, and volunteer. Plus: money-saving deals on tours, a photo gallery, and tips on planning a family trip, what to do if something goes wrong, and more. [Check out our complete guide to the 50 tours online.]

D.C.’s New Groove

Maybe it’s the shift of power from Manhattan, maybe it’s a new optimism, but the city inside the Beltway has jettisoned its staid image for a wholesale revival of wide swaths of the cityscape. [Story][Photo Gallery]

Kenya Passage

When a trip through the Great Rift Valley takes an unexpected turn, our writer learns a valuable lesson in survival–and kindness. [Story]

A Thousand Islands of Summer

Escape to a place that is foreign, even mythical, yet right on America’s doorstep. [Story]

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Summer Lodges

Ten great classic family resorts that are made for reconnecting. [Story]

Enjoy the issue, and if you have questions, comments, or feedback, be sure to let us know at Travel_Talk@nsg.org.

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