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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
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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
How “Flygskam,” or “Flight Shame,”  Could Change the Way We All Travel
Air Travel News
How “Flygskam,” or “Flight Shame,” Could Change the Way We All Travel
June 25, 2019 08:30 PM
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Michelle Baran
You Can Now Rent Castles and Private Island Retreats on Airbnb Luxe
Epic Trips
You Can Now Rent Castles and Private Island Retreats on Airbnb Luxe
June 25, 2019 03:49 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
The Best Mexico Cruise for Every Type of Traveler
Ocean Cruises
The Best Mexico Cruise for Every Type of Traveler
June 25, 2019 01:22 PM
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Gene Sloan
This Restaurant Is Now the Best in the World
Tips + News
This Restaurant Is Now the Best in the World
June 25, 2019 12:10 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Flights Have Been Banned Over Iran Airspace—Here’s What You Should Know
Air Travel News
Flights Have Been Banned Over Iran Airspace—Here’s What You Should Know
June 24, 2019 08:30 PM
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Michelle Baran
Pristine Beaches and Magnificent Views: The Ultimate Trip on Australia’s Great Ocean Road
National Parks
Pristine Beaches and Magnificent Views: The Ultimate Trip on Australia’s Great Ocean Road
June 24, 2019 06:53 PM
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Krisanne Fordham
Dramatic Scenery, Castles and Cozy Pubs: The Ultimate Ireland Road Trip
Road Trips
Dramatic Scenery, Castles and Cozy Pubs: The Ultimate Ireland Road Trip
June 24, 2019 06:27 PM
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Yvonne Gordon
Steep Canyons, Crashing Waterfalls, and Whales Galore: Northeastern Iceland’s Ultimate Road Trip
Hiking + Cycling
Steep Canyons, Crashing Waterfalls, and Whales Galore: Northeastern Iceland’s Ultimate Road Trip
June 24, 2019 06:24 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
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Road Trips
Whale-Watching, Elephants, and Surfing: The Ultimate South Africa Road Trip
June 24, 2019 06:02 PM
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Mary Holland
Glaciers, Mountain Peaks, and Organic Farms: The Ultimate Alaska Road Trip
Hiking + Cycling
Glaciers, Mountain Peaks, and Organic Farms: The Ultimate Alaska Road Trip
June 24, 2019 05:56 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Cascading Waterfalls and Craggy Peaks: The Ultimate Southwestern Colorado Road Trip
National Parks
Cascading Waterfalls and Craggy Peaks: The Ultimate Southwestern Colorado Road Trip
June 24, 2019 05:45 PM
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Brad Japhe
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Road Trips
The Scenic Route: A Guide to the World’s Best Road Trips
June 24, 2019 10:59 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Could TSA PreCheck Soon Cost Less and Be Easier to Get?
Air Travel News
Could TSA PreCheck Soon Cost Less and Be Easier to Get?
June 21, 2019 08:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
Norway’s “Summer Island” Wants to Be the World’s First Time-Free Zone
Tips + News
Norway’s “Summer Island” Wants to Be the World’s First Time-Free Zone
June 21, 2019 04:15 PM
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Sarah Buder
How to Discover the Side of Jackson Hole Few Visitors See
Art + Culture
How to Discover the Side of Jackson Hole Few Visitors See
June 21, 2019 02:25 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
An Intimate Street Food Tour Is the Best Way to Get an Authentic Taste of Delhi
Restaurants + Cafés
An Intimate Street Food Tour Is the Best Way to Get an Authentic Taste of Delhi
June 21, 2019 01:43 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
You Can Now Book “Basic” Business Class
Tips + News
You Can Now Book “Basic” Business Class
June 20, 2019 04:19 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
8 Big Issues Facing Travel Advisors Today
AFAR Advisor
8 Big Issues Facing Travel Advisors Today
June 19, 2019 07:47 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
UNESCO Adds 18 New Sites to Its World Network of Biosphere Reserves
UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO Adds 18 New Sites to Its World Network of Biosphere Reserves
June 19, 2019 07:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Why You Should Go to Lisbon This Summer
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to Lisbon This Summer
June 19, 2019 05:55 PM
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Chadner Navarro
Why This New Nonstop Flight to Lisbon Is a Game Changer
Air Travel News
Why This New Nonstop Flight to Lisbon Is a Game Changer
June 19, 2019 12:53 PM
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Nicole Antonio
Budapest’s 8 Essential Dishes (and Where to Try Them)
Food + Drink
Budapest’s 8 Essential Dishes (and Where to Try Them)
June 19, 2019 10:55 AM
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Carolyn Bánfalvi
How to Plan Your First Trip to Alaska
Where to Travel Next
How to Plan Your First Trip to Alaska
June 18, 2019 07:24 PM
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Carey Jones
This Epic Summer Trip in Croatia Lets You Work With Dolphins
Cruise News
This Epic Summer Trip in Croatia Lets You Work With Dolphins
June 18, 2019 06:01 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Inside the TWA Hotel, JFK’s Formerly Abandoned Midcentury Terminal
Hotels
Inside the TWA Hotel, JFK’s Formerly Abandoned Midcentury Terminal
June 18, 2019 05:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Bruges Is the Latest European City to Crack Down on Overtourism
Tips + News
Bruges Is the Latest European City to Crack Down on Overtourism
June 18, 2019 01:20 PM
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Sarah Buder
How Travel Can Help Us Find What We Love
From the Editor
How Travel Can Help Us Find What We Love
June 17, 2019 05:18 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Anthony Bourdain’s Home State Opens Official Food Trail in His Honor
Restaurants + Cafés
Anthony Bourdain’s Home State Opens Official Food Trail in His Honor
June 17, 2019 04:56 PM
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Sarah Buder
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