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Hidden deep in the heart of the Grand Canyon, the bright blue waters of the creek spill over a cliff as Havasupai Falls, filling up a temptingly colored pool that entices swimmers to cool off in the desert heat.

Seven of the world’s most colorful places

These seven places are naturally vivid — but you may have to visit to believe it.

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Verde Canyon Railroad rolls through a lush riparian corridor in a high-walled gorge on its four-hour journey.

Verde Canyon Railroad: Riding the rails through Arizona's red rocks
The Verde Canyon Railroad travels above the Verde River and into Arizona's mining past.

experience

Idaho: Nez Perce National Historic Park - The legendary Nez Perce were among the final groups of Native Americans to offer formal resistance to the U.S. government, with their leader Chief Joseph heading an epic 1,170-mile, four-month migration in 18

Free national parks and public lands in every state
As entrance fees rise at national parks, there are still ways to see the glory of nature and the preservation of our history for free.

hotels

Costa d'Este Beach Resort, Vero Beach: With a beachfront address and star status (the property is owned by singer Gloria Estefan and her husband), you might think that this resort comes with a high price tag, but you'd be wrong. Affordable and modern

10 affordable U.S. beach hotels for a last summer getaway
Don’t worry, there’s still time to get away from it all. These 10 affordable U.S. beach hotels will help you squeeze in one last summer hurrah.

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The rooms in this 50-unit, 1953 Tulsa motel were aligned diagonally in order to allow large rooms to be constructed on a small amount of land.

Route 66 in photos: Postcards from Oklahoma
Affectionately called "The Mother Road," Route 66 is known for quirky roadside attractions and unique mom-and-pop motels.

cruises

A view of Norwegian Escape as seen from its front. The 4,248-passenger vessel is chock full of amusements ranging from a massive water park to the largest ropes course at sea.

Is the new crop of cruise ships the ugliest ever? You be the judge
As cruise vessels have gotten bigger, they've also gotten boxier and (some would say) less appealing to the eye.

flights

This forecast map showed the projected path for Hurricane Lane as of Aug. 23, 2018.

Hurricane Lane: Airlines waive change fees
With the airline weather waivers, travelers – and locals – can make changes to some itineraries without paying a change fee or recalculated fare.

flights

Country music singer Brett Young called out Alaska Airlines on Instagram for the airline's new policy of no pre-flight alcoholic beverages.

Last call: Alaska Airlines cuts preflight booze in first class
Airline says it is aligning policies of Alaska and Virgin America, which merged in 2106. Virgin America offered preflight cocktails, Alaska did not.

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A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 departs Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in France in November 2016.

Ooops! Ryanair apologizes after compensation checks bounce
Europe's largest discounter says "a tiny number" of checks were issued without a signature because of an administrative error. New checks have been sent.

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Delta goes against trends and adds more seat-back entertainment
While most airlines are getting rid of seatback entertainment, Delta Airlines announced that they installed a seat-back entertainment system on their 600th aircraft. Buzz60's Natasha Abellard