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Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
The commemorative passport begins rolling out July 6. Here’s who can get one—and who won’t.
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
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Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
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Kris Ann Valdez
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Small Ship Cruises
The New Four Seasons Yacht Takes an Approach to Pricing Not Seen on Other Cruises. Will It Work?
June 30, 2026 07:25 PM
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Fran Golden
The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back
Outdoor Adventure
Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer
June 30, 2026 06:42 PM
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Pat Tompkins
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Trending News
California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer
June 30, 2026 02:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
People walking around and making selections from a food bar at Alaska Airlines' new lounge at Portland International Airport
Air Travel News
A First Look at Alaska Airlines’ Ambitious New Airport Lounge
June 29, 2026 05:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
Europe Unveils Plans to Open to Vaccinated Americans
Tips + News
Europe Unveils Plans to Open to Vaccinated Americans
April 25, 2021 08:44 PM
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Michelle Baran
For Art Lovers, Sydney Modern Project Is Reason Enough to Visit Australia
Art + Architecture
For Art Lovers, Sydney Modern Project Is Reason Enough to Visit Australia
April 23, 2021 03:23 PM
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Mary Holland
All the Tech and Gear You Need to Become a Digital Nomad
Packing Tips + Gear
All the Tech and Gear You Need to Become a Digital Nomad
April 23, 2021 01:39 PM
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Chris Schalkx
Next Stop, K-Pop: A Dizzying Tour of Seoul’s Pop Music Scene
May / June 2021
Next Stop, K-Pop: A Dizzying Tour of Seoul’s Pop Music Scene
April 22, 2021 08:11 PM
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Eric Weiner
Carbon Offsets Can Really Make a Difference—Here’s How
Travel for Good
Carbon Offsets Can Really Make a Difference—Here’s How
April 22, 2021 06:38 PM
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Tim Chester
What Biden’s New Climate Commitments Mean for Travel
Travel for Good
What Biden’s New Climate Commitments Mean for Travel
April 22, 2021 06:01 PM
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Michelle Baran
Germany Vows to Boost Cycling as Part of Climate Effort
Hiking + Cycling
Germany Vows to Boost Cycling as Part of Climate Effort
April 22, 2021 01:48 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
4 New Luxurious—and Truly Sustainable—Ecoresorts
Hotels
4 New Luxurious—and Truly Sustainable—Ecoresorts
April 22, 2021 01:14 PM
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Sarah Gold
United Now Helps Fliers Schedule COVID Tests
Air Travel News
United Now Helps Fliers Schedule COVID Tests
April 21, 2021 07:28 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Epic Trips
Epic Trips That Give Back
April 21, 2021 09:09 AM
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Tim Chester
Why Now is the Time to Plan a Trip of a Lifetime to Scotland
Where to Travel Next
Why Now is the Time to Plan a Trip of a Lifetime to Scotland
April 20, 2021 06:03 PM
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Sponsored by Visit Scotland
Hiking With Passion, Hiking With H.E.A.T.
Hiking + Cycling
Hiking With Passion, Hiking With H.E.A.T.
April 20, 2021 06:00 PM
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Kristin Braswell
A New Partnership Aims to Protect Our Fragile Oceans—Here’s How Travelers Can Help
Travel for Good
A New Partnership Aims to Protect Our Fragile Oceans—Here’s How Travelers Can Help
April 20, 2021 05:39 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
A Posthumous Travel Guide by Anthony Bourdain Is On Sale Now
Books
A Posthumous Travel Guide by Anthony Bourdain Is On Sale Now
April 20, 2021 09:44 AM
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Sarah Buder
Why Neil Patrick Harris Misses Traveling
Hotels
Why Neil Patrick Harris Misses Traveling
April 20, 2021 03:18 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
United Adds Flights to Greece, Iceland, and Croatia for the Summer
Air Travel News
United Adds Flights to Greece, Iceland, and Croatia for the Summer
April 19, 2021 07:43 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Hiking + Cycling
So You Want to Plan a Cycling Vacation?
April 19, 2021 09:09 AM
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Aislyn Greene
9 Great Seattle Airbnbs to Rent for a Truly Local Stay
Hotels
9 Great Seattle Airbnbs to Rent for a Truly Local Stay
April 16, 2021 04:05 PM
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Lora Shinn
To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Germany Will Swap Planes for Trains on Domestic Routes
Train Travel
To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Germany Will Swap Planes for Trains on Domestic Routes
April 16, 2021 11:43 AM
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Associated Press (AP)
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Where to Travel Next
13 Trips to Fuel Your Passions
April 15, 2021 09:07 AM
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Staff
Rothy’s New Summer Totes Come With a Clever Detail for Travelers
Style + Design
Rothy’s New Summer Totes Come With a Clever Detail for Travelers
April 14, 2021 02:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Travel to Make the World a Better Place
September / October 2021
Travel to Make the World a Better Place
April 14, 2021 12:31 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
A Singapore-Style Hawker Center Is Coming to Las Vegas This Summer
Food + Drink
A Singapore-Style Hawker Center Is Coming to Las Vegas This Summer
April 14, 2021 10:37 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Inside the Thrilling, Slightly Terrifying World of Austrian Hut-to-Hut Hiking
May / June 2021
Inside the Thrilling, Slightly Terrifying World of Austrian Hut-to-Hut Hiking
April 13, 2021 05:37 PM
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Chris Colin
No, You Can’t Pack Full-Size Sunscreen Bottles in Your Carry-On
Air Travel News
No, You Can’t Pack Full-Size Sunscreen Bottles in Your Carry-On
April 13, 2021 04:29 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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September / October 2021
The 2021 AFAR Travel Vanguard
April 13, 2021 09:08 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Hawai‘i Outlines Plans for COVID Vaccine Passport
Tips + News
Hawai‘i Outlines Plans for COVID Vaccine Passport
April 12, 2021 03:25 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
“Huge” Explosion Rocks Caribbean’s St. Vincent as Volcano Keeps Erupting
Trending News
“Huge” Explosion Rocks Caribbean’s St. Vincent as Volcano Keeps Erupting
April 12, 2021 02:15 PM
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Dánica Coto
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