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Family Time at Sleeping Bear Dunes
Posted by Intelligent Travel on April 26, 2013 
At first glance, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore looks familiar to kids. The drifting sand, seagulls, and miles of turquoise water all add up to one thing—the ocean. But then, somewhere—maybe on the 7.4-mile Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive or while rolling down the pile of sand called Dune Climb (dubbed “the sacrificial dune” because it’s…
Spring is upon us (at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere), and we’re embracing it with open arms by highlighting seasonal must-dos from our amazing I Heart My City community.
My daughter Mackenzie just turned 7. At her birthday party at the Playseum, she stood in front of a child’s version of a world map—no country names, just illustrations of objects like whales and palm trees and pandas. I watched, astonished, as she pointed out dozens of places—Paris, Antarctica, China, Australia. Then it dawned on…
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Urban Insider Annie Fitzsimmons interviews tuned-in local Hugo Legrand, chief concierge at the Sofitel in downtown Montreal, to get his take on what makes Montreal the perfect holiday destination.
Ask Andrew McCarthy
Posted by Intelligent Travel on November 13, 2012 
Andrew McCarthy is having a big year.
Somewhere between picking up top honors from the Society of American Travel Writers for “The Cycle of Life” and publishing the acclaimed memoir The Longest Way Home, the Traveler magazine contributing editor found time to write the foreword for National Geographic’s new coffee-table-worthy book, World’s Best Travel Experiences.
We thought we’d take the opportunity to let our readers ask him about his own time spent on the road. This is what he had to say.
Issue Insider: Endless Summer
Posted by Intelligent Travel on June 18, 2012 
Need a vacation? Traveler’s latest cover story takes you on a tour of our favorite lake escapes in North America – the perfect way to unplug and unwind this summer. Find out what else this issue has in store.
I Heart My City: Keith Bellows’ Montréal
Posted by I Heart My City on June 6, 2012 
Nat Geo Traveler just launched a free iPad app, A Taste of Montréal, with a gorgeous new photo gallery to match (two must-haves before visiting this foodie paradise), so we asked the magazine’s editor-in-chief Keith Bellows to give his take on the best sites and scenes in his hometown of Montréal. Check out Keith’s recommendations for making the most of the city of a hundred steeples, then add your own two cents. Follow Keith on Twitter @NGSTravelEditor.
Inside Traveler: Now on Newsstands
Posted by Intelligent Travel on April 17, 2012 
Nobody knows this world better than National Geographic Traveler, and this month’s issue proves it with 50 Tours of Lifetime. Our expert editors will lead you all over the globe — from Botswana to Bulgaria to bicycling the “Blue and Gray.” There’s something for everyone, guaranteed. Also in this issue: Just in time for National Park Week,…
Issue Insider: Traveler’s Mar/Apr Issue
Posted by Intelligent Travel on February 16, 2012 
Curious about Cuba? This issue’s cover story, written by James Vlahos, will satisfy your craving by taking you deep inside this Caribbean hot spot and the salsa music (and dancing!) that has helped define its unique flavor over the years. Also in this issue: Far from flagging, Andrew Nelson shows how Detroit is motorin’ into…
Introducing: Where’s Andrew?
Posted by Intelligent Travel on October 22, 2010 Yesterday, when we announced the release of our November/December issue on newsstands, we didn’t mention one small thing in our Editor’s Note from Keith Bellows: Want more info on where Andrew’s going? Click through to read the Editor’s Note and watch a video of Keith talking about the project. Editor’s Note November/December 2010 Issue of…
Video: The Amazon at Night
Posted by Janelle Nanos on August 16, 2010 Traveler editor in chief Keith Bellows writes about his trip down the Peruvian section of the Amazon River in this month’s issue of the magazine. Here, he and photographer Richard Olsenius share their experiences venturing out onto the river at night. Isolated and alone, they wonder whether they’ll be able to find their way home.…
World Cup 2010: What Do You Know About Slovenia?
Posted by Marilyn Terrell on June 23, 2010 Slovenia is playing England in the World Cup today and we’d wager that you probably know a lot more about one country than the other. So here’s a quick user’s guide to Slovenia. UPDATE: If you’re a Brit who already booked a holiday in Slovenia for this year with one of eight UK travel companies,…
One-on-One with Tony Hawk
Posted by Janelle Nanos on March 10, 2010 His name is synonomous with skateboarding, and despite not being on the competitive circuit for a number of years, Tony Hawk has become a sort of alternative sport emissary to the world, traveling widely to put on skateboarding exhibitions and to promote his charitable foundation. One of his greatest pleasures is traveling with his own…
Bus2Antarctica: And He’s Off!
Posted by Janelle Nanos on January 1, 2010 Andrew Evans woke up bright and early on this new year’s day and stood outside the bus stop in front of National Geographic headquarters, where he planned to begin his 10-week, 10,000 mile journey to Antarctica. A group of family and friends (carrying cardboard penguin cut-outs) came to see him off, including Traveler editor Keith…
Our Favorite Foliage Drives
Posted by Janelle Nanos on October 9, 2009 There’s a crispness in the air, and with a long weekend approaching, it’s the perfect time to plan the quintessential autumn leaf-viewing trip. A few weeks ago, we ran a list of the Top Ten Fall Foliage Drives excerpted from National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways & Byways, and your comments assured us that there…
Editor’s Letter: 50 Places of a Lifetime
Posted by Intelligent Travel on September 17, 2009 Our November/December issue is a special collector’s edition, “50 Places of a Lifetime,” and it’s heading to a mailbox or newsstand near you. Here’s the introduction to the package from the pages of the magazine; the complete list of all of our Places of a Lifetime can be found after the jump. A decade ago,…
Eastern Shore Getaway
Posted by Keith Bellows on August 27, 2009 Last week I took our two kids, Chase and Mackenzie, for an inexpensive and easy escape to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Unlike Martha’s Vineyard or the Hamptons, it’s short on celebrities and long on cornfields and regular folks–a bucolic place to play out the last days of summer. Here are some scenes from my Chesapeake Bay…
Next Great Travel Writer: Arriving in Beijing
Posted by it on July 9, 2008 Last year, National Geographic Traveler and tour company Travcoa partnered to host the “Next Great Travel Writer” essay contest. The winner, Suzanne Roberts, won a trip to Mongolia with Traveler Editor in Chief Keith Bellows, and the two have just begun their journey. They’ll be sending us dispatches from the road while they’re gone, and…
“Today” with Keith Bellows
Posted by it on November 8, 2007 This morning, as part of NBC’s week-long promotion to go green, National Geographic Traveler Editor-in-Chief Keith Bellows appeared with Al Roker on the Today show to discuss the November/December cover feature, “Places Rated: The World’s Best Islands.” Al was interested in hearing more about the integrity of popular tourist destinations Phuket, Molokai, and Key West,…
Guatemalan Gifts
Posted by it on February 27, 2007 Just back from a five-day trip to Guatemala, National Geographic Traveler‘s editor-in-chief, Keith Bellows, shares his shaman search (and a video) with IT: So you travel to Antigua, Guatemala, with the idea that you’re simply going to hang out. Some reading, a little R & R, maybe even a little pool action. You’re staying at…
