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Aerial view of U.S. Route 50—the loneliest road in the USA—and a wind farm in rural Nevada, featuring high mountains covered in desert terrain and snow. Clear blue sky.
Road Trips
7 Unforgettable U.S. Cross-Country Road Trips
Go from one side of the country to another on one of these journeys.
July 4, 2026 11:26 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Spring flower bloom at Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, California.
U.S. Beaches
These Are Southern California’s Most Beautiful Beaches
July 3, 2026 03:18 AM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
Maracas Bay, Trinidad
Trending News
Trinidad’s Tourism Industry Is at a Tipping Point
July 2, 2026 05:36 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Big Sur, California
Road Trips
24 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.
July 2, 2026 05:27 PM
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Ciera Velarde
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
Hotels We Love
Tokyo Has No Shortage of Great Luxury Hotels. These Are the Ones to Book
July 2, 2026 09:11 AM
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Adam H. Graham
A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
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
The 6 Luxury Hotels I’m Most Excited About in 2020
Hotels
6 Luxury Hotels That Opened in 2020
December 19, 2019 10:19 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Boeing 737 Max Woes: What You Can Do if Your Flight Is Canceled
Air Travel News
Boeing 737 Max Woes: What You Can Do if Your Flight Is Canceled
December 18, 2019 06:30 PM
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Michelle Baran
Airfare Predicted to Be Under $300 to These Top Trending Destinations in 2020
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Airfare Predicted to Be Under $300 to These Top Trending Destinations in 2020
December 18, 2019 03:55 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Our Favorite Travel Stories of 2019
Tips + News
Our Favorite Travel Stories of 2019
December 18, 2019 12:44 PM
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Staff
How a Dancer Used Her DNA Test to See the World
UNESCO World Heritage
How a Dancer Used Her DNA Test to See the World
December 18, 2019 12:39 PM
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Mickela Mallozzi
Why This European Island Should Be on Your Must-Visit List
Festivals + Events
Why This European Island Should Be on Your Must-Visit List
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9 Hacks That Made Us Better Travelers This Year
Travel Tips + Etiquette
9 Hacks That Made Us Better Travelers This Year
December 18, 2019 11:14 AM
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Staff
The 12 New Airline Routes to Europe We’re Most Excited About
Air Travel News
The 12 New Airline Routes to Europe We’re Most Excited About
December 18, 2019 12:01 AM
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Barbara Peterson
An Open-Air Festival Illuminates Amsterdam’s Canals With Light Installations That Nod to Climate Change
Art + Architecture
An Open-Air Festival Illuminates Amsterdam’s Canals With Light Installations That Nod to Climate Change
December 17, 2019 05:52 PM
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Sarah Buder
Boeing Suspends Production of the 737 Max
Air Travel News
Boeing Suspends Production of the 737 Max
December 17, 2019 04:10 PM
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Tom Krisher
Emirates Is Having an End-of-Year Sale With Flights as Low as $400
Air Travel News
Emirates Is Having an End-of-Year Sale With Flights as Low as $400
December 17, 2019 03:51 PM
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Michelle Baran
A Castle Seen in “The Crown” Is Now Available on Airbnb
Tips + News
A Castle Seen in “The Crown” Is Now Available on Airbnb
December 16, 2019 07:01 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
10 Biggest Travel Stories of the Past 10 Years
Tips + News
10 Biggest Travel Stories of the Past 10 Years
December 16, 2019 04:27 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
The Best Dive Sites in Malta
Water Sports
The Best Dive Sites in Malta
December 16, 2019 10:26 AM
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Dave Seminara
New Orleans’s Best New Place to Eat Is the Airport—and Both Fliers and Nonfliers Can Indulge
Air Travel News
New Orleans’s Best New Place to Eat Is the Airport—and Both Fliers and Nonfliers Can Indulge
December 13, 2019 04:03 PM
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Michelle Baran
New York City’s Latest Photography Museum Aims to “Inspire a More Conscious World”
Museums + Galleries
New York City’s Latest Photography Museum Aims to “Inspire a More Conscious World”
December 13, 2019 01:30 PM
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Sarah Buder
Why You Should Go to Washington, D.C. This Winter
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to Washington, D.C. This Winter
December 13, 2019 09:31 AM
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Natalie Beauregard
Another Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming in 2020—Here’s How to See It
Natural Wonders
Another Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming in 2020—Here’s How to See It
December 12, 2019 08:41 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How Safe Are Volcano Tours?
Tips + News
How Safe Are Volcano Tours?
December 12, 2019 07:04 PM
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Katharine Gammon
These Airlines Have the Best International Flight Deals (and They’re Not Low-Cost Carriers)
Air Travel News
These Airlines Have the Best International Flight Deals (and They’re Not Low-Cost Carriers)
December 12, 2019 04:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
7 Luxury Travel Trends for 2020
Tips + News
7 Luxury Travel Trends for 2020
December 12, 2019 04:03 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
The Langham Announces New Couture Program for Travel Advisors
AFAR Advisor
The Langham Announces New Couture Program for Travel Advisors
December 12, 2019 03:56 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Bats Are Hanging Out in the Library. What Gives?
Books
Bats Are Hanging Out in the Library. What Gives?
December 12, 2019 01:49 PM
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Julie H. Case
A New Berlin Exhibit Showcases Raphael’s Famous Madonnas
Art + Architecture
A New Berlin Exhibit Showcases Raphael’s Famous Madonnas
December 11, 2019 07:57 PM
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Kirsten Grieshaber
In the Shadow of Ancient Ruins, an Israeli Chef Forages the Shore for Ingredients
Restaurants + Cafés
In the Shadow of Ancient Ruins, an Israeli Chef Forages the Shore for Ingredients
December 11, 2019 07:27 PM
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Sara Lieberman
How Rent the Runway Changed the Way I Pack
Packing Tips + Gear
How Rent the Runway Changed the Way I Pack
December 11, 2019 02:17 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The “Little Women” Trip You’ll Want to Take in Massachusetts
Books
The “Little Women” Trip You’ll Want to Take in Massachusetts
December 11, 2019 02:05 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Where to Drink Natural Wine in the Loire Valley
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Where to Drink Natural Wine in the Loire Valley
December 11, 2019 12:44 PM
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Emma John
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