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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 African Cities You Should Visit Now
Cities We Love
The African Cities You Should Visit Now
May 29, 2019 01:08 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Why Do People Climb Mount Everest? These Riveting Stories Explain the Fascination
Hiking + Cycling
Why Do People Climb Mount Everest? These Riveting Stories Explain the Fascination
May 28, 2019 07:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Podcast About Ethical Travel to Download Before Your Next Trip
In the Magazine
The Podcast About Ethical Travel to Download Before Your Next Trip
May 28, 2019 01:30 PM
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Sara Button
Why You Should Go to New York City This Summer
Cities We Love
Why You Should Go to New York City This Summer
May 25, 2019 01:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
You Can Now See French Artist JR’s Newest, Enormous Mural at SFMoMA–and It’s Free
Art + Culture
You Can Now See French Artist JR’s Newest, Enormous Mural at SFMoMA–and It’s Free
May 24, 2019 06:08 PM
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Brooke Vaughan
6 Adventures in the Middle East That Just Got Easier
Outdoor Adventure
6 Adventures in the Middle East That Just Got Easier
May 24, 2019 06:08 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
6 Essential Stops Along Chile’s Epic Route of Parks
Epic Trips
6 Essential Stops Along Chile’s Epic Route of Parks
May 24, 2019 05:45 PM
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Zoe Baillargeon
Best European River Cruises
River Cruises
7 Great European River Cruises to Book Right Now
May 24, 2019 04:44 PM
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Elissa Garay
How to Take the Houseboat Vacation of Your Dreams This Summer
Where to Travel Next
How to Take the Houseboat Vacation of Your Dreams This Summer
May 24, 2019 12:15 PM
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Sherry Ott
Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Croatia
Beaches
Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Croatia
May 24, 2019 11:36 AM
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Kristin Vuković
Why Micro-Festivals Are Perfect for Music-Loving, Globe-Trotting Souls
Festivals + Events
Why Micro-Festivals Are Perfect for Music-Loving, Globe-Trotting Souls
May 23, 2019 08:16 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The World’s First Floating Museum Is Opening in Paris
Museums + Galleries
The World’s First Floating Museum Is Opening in Paris
May 23, 2019 06:45 PM
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Sara Lieberman
How to Book an Uber Submarine to the Great Barrier Reef
Natural Wonders
How to Book an Uber Submarine to the Great Barrier Reef
May 23, 2019 05:28 PM
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Michelle Baran
Oui, the Eiffel Tower Is Getting a Huge New Park
Tips + News
Oui, the Eiffel Tower Is Getting a Huge New Park
May 23, 2019 05:01 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
How to Glamp Under the Midnight Sun in Norway This Summer
Natural Wonders
How to Glamp Under the Midnight Sun in Norway This Summer
May 23, 2019 04:16 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Escaping to Cat Island, the Best-Kept Secret in the Bahamas
Islands
Escaping to Cat Island, the Best-Kept Secret in the Bahamas
May 23, 2019 11:32 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
From Bags to Binoculars: Essential Gear for Better Birding
Packing Tips + Gear
From Bags to Binoculars: Essential Gear for Better Birding
May 22, 2019 10:41 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
U.S. Travelers Can Now Use ePassport Lines at U.K. Airports
Air Travel News
U.S. Travelers Can Now Use ePassport Lines at U.K. Airports
May 22, 2019 05:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
Commemorate LGBTQ Pride and the 50th Stonewall Anniversary at These U.S. Art Exhibitions
Art + Architecture
Commemorate LGBTQ Pride and the 50th Stonewall Anniversary at These U.S. Art Exhibitions
May 22, 2019 05:12 PM
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Eric Newman
Legoland California Builds New Attractions to Mark 20 Years and Everything Is Awesome
Family Travel
Legoland California Builds New Attractions to Mark 20 Years and Everything Is Awesome
May 22, 2019 04:23 PM
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Tim Chester
Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Italy
Where to Travel Next
Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Italy
May 22, 2019 01:40 PM
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Rebecca Holland
How United Is Working to Save SFO’s Owls
Air Travel News
How United Is Working to Save SFO’s Owls
May 22, 2019 09:12 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Finally, a Flight Deal Service for Domestic Weekend Getaways
Air Travel News
Finally, a Flight Deal Service for Domestic Weekend Getaways
May 21, 2019 07:52 PM
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Michelle Baran
Best U.S. Beaches for Beginning Surfers
U.S. Beaches
Best U.S. Beaches for Beginning Surfers
May 21, 2019 02:43 PM
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Deb Hopewell
The Joys of Cleaning Up a Beach on Vacation
U.S. Beaches
The Joys of Cleaning Up a Beach on Vacation
May 21, 2019 02:40 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The Best Summer Beach Reads of 2019
Books
The Best Summer Beach Reads of 2019
May 21, 2019 01:32 PM
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Jane Ubell-Meyer
A Surf City Native’s Guide to Southern California Beaches
U.S. Beaches
A Surf City Native’s Guide to Southern California Beaches
May 21, 2019 12:52 PM
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Michelle Baran
Where U.S. Travelers Would Go if Time and Money Were No Object
Tips + News
Where U.S. Travelers Would Go if Time and Money Were No Object
May 20, 2019 07:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
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