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Then there's this year’s newly announced [UNESCO World Heritage Sites]( we've highlighted a dozen that belong on your bucket list. As you prepare for your trips, stay up to date on the latest in [summer travel clothes]( [waterproof accessories]( [walkable shoes]( and [easy-to-pack sun hats](. And end your summer in style with our picks for the [best cheap Labor Day weekend getaways](. Be sure to keep up with me on [Instagram]( (for pics from Iceland) and [Goodreads]( (book recommendations and [updates on my forthcoming debut novel](. And wherever your travels take you, remember to have fun, stay safe, and go smarter! —Josh Roberts, Senior Executive Editor —Josh Roberts, Senior Executive Editor " alt="" width="129" height="82" style="display:block; max-width:129px;" border="0"/> [We Walked a Hundred Miles in This Summer's Top Shoes to Find the Best Ones]( [Our intrepid editors put the summer’s hottest shoes to the test, wearing them for more than 100 miles to find out which ones are worth your money.]( [See the winners]( [We Wore These Shoes for A Hundred Miles to Find the Best Ones]( [This Summer's Trending Travel Destinations]( [10 Affordable Getaways for Labor Day Weekend]( [10 Cheap Weekend Getaways for Labor Day 2019, Including Flights and Hotels]( [Don't let summer end without one last vacation.]( [Read More]( [8 Surprisingly Crowd-Free Beach Vacation Spots in North America]( [8 Surprisingly Uncrowded Beach Vacation Spots in North America]( [You'll have these beaches all to yourself.]( [Read More]( [5 Low-Risk Beach Vacations to Take During Hurricane Season]( [5 Beach Vacations to Take During Hurricane Season]( [Steer clear of storms by visiting one of these gorgeous tropical destinations.]( [Read More]( [The Best Weekend Getaways Across the U.S.]( [The Best Weekend Getaways Across the U.S.]( [Don't have much time or money? 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