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Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
The United States is still in the Henley Passport Index’s global top 10—barely.
July 7, 2026 02:23 AM
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Bailey Berg
United States Of America Florida Florida Keys Key Largo John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkeling on the coral reef
Water Sports
This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling
July 6, 2026 10:36 PM
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Charlene Fang
The backside of person in a robe and cloth cap sitting on a bed and looking out through the windows in a glass dome structure to a sea dotted with floating ice
Cruise
Sleeping Under the Stars—Cruises That Offer Glamping Aboard
July 6, 2026 07:44 PM
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Erica Silverstein
TORQUAY,ENGLAND-AUGUST 20: Boats sit peacefully on the water in Torquay on August 20, 2012. Torquay was the childhood home of Agatha Christie, and a festival is held in her honor yearly.
Books
Visit Agatha Christie’s Favorite Places in Devon 50 Years After Her Death
July 6, 2026 01:58 PM
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Tina Lofthouse
A person having their image captured by a TSA agent in the Touchless ID lane
Air Travel News
It’s Now Easier to Access TSA’s Touchless ID Thanks to Google Wallet
July 6, 2026 01:31 PM
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Bailey Berg
Slate trays of seasonal goats cheeses on display in a Paris shop window
Travel Tips + Etiquette
10 French Etiquette Rules From People Who Actually Live There
July 6, 2026 05:25 AM
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Sara Lieberman
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
July 4, 2026 11:26 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
L.A. to Vegas for $2.99: Europe’s Flixbus Rolls Into the United States
Packing Tips + Gear
L.A. to Vegas for $2.99: Europe’s Flixbus Rolls Into the United States
May 16, 2018 01:44 PM
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Matthew Phenix
Wow Air Is Launching Flights to India From Just $199 Each Way
Air Travel News
Wow Air Is Launching Flights to India From Just $199 Each Way
May 15, 2018 04:58 PM
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Sarah Buder
After the Earthquake, Mexico City’s Boutique Hotels Trade Competition for Teamwork
Hotels
After the Earthquake, Mexico City’s Boutique Hotels Trade Competition for Teamwork
May 15, 2018 03:57 PM
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Brooke Porter Katz
One Bag to Rule Them All: The New Backpack That Adapts to Your Travel Needs
Packing Tips + Gear
One Bag to Rule Them All: The New Backpack That Adapts to Your Travel Needs
May 14, 2018 05:01 PM
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Matthew Phenix
One of the World’s Most Remote Islands Is Now Easier Than Ever to Explore
Where to Travel Next
One of the World’s Most Remote Islands Is Now Easier Than Ever to Explore
May 11, 2018 07:03 PM
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Katie Lockhart
The Unspoken Rules You Need to Know to Shop Like a Pro in Europe
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Unspoken Rules You Need to Know to Shop Like a Pro in Europe
May 11, 2018 05:05 PM
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Chris Ciolli
What to Drink, Where to Drink It: A Worldwide Guide to Summer Cocktails
Bars + Nightlife
What to Drink, Where to Drink It: A Worldwide Guide to Summer Cocktails
May 11, 2018 02:05 PM
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Sarah Baird
California’s Lightning in a Bottle Is the Feel-Good Music Festival of the Year
Festivals + Events
California’s Lightning in a Bottle Is the Feel-Good Music Festival of the Year
May 10, 2018 07:07 PM
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Matthew Phenix
There’s a Secret Way to Try Out Driverless Cars at Heathrow Airport
Air Travel News
There’s a Secret Way to Try Out Driverless Cars at Heathrow Airport
May 10, 2018 03:10 PM
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Matthew Phenix
Transformative Travel North of the Border
Outdoor Adventure
Transformative Travel North of the Border
May 9, 2018 08:00 PM
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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
Americans: You’re Still Not Making the Most of Your Vacation Days
The Future of Travel
Americans: You’re Still Not Making the Most of Your Vacation Days
May 9, 2018 05:58 PM
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Sarah Buder
This Land Is Our Land: Places in Europe Where Access to Nature Is a Basic Human Right
Hiking + Cycling
This Land Is Our Land: Places in Europe Where Access to Nature Is a Basic Human Right
May 9, 2018 05:11 PM
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Jen Sotolongo
Hawaii Bans Reef-Destroying Sunscreens and Hotels Are Already Onboard
Trending News
Hawaii Bans Reef-Destroying Sunscreens and Hotels Are Already Onboard
May 9, 2018 03:28 PM
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Matthew Phenix
Welcome to Sonoma’s Most Sustainable Winery
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Welcome to Sonoma’s Most Sustainable Winery
May 9, 2018 02:20 PM
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Aislyn Greene
How E-Bikes Are Changing the Way We Travel
Hiking + Cycling
How E-Bikes Are Changing the Way We Travel
May 8, 2018 06:14 PM
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Stacey McKenna
The Best Private Tours of Palm Springs and the Desert
The Best Private Tours of Palm Springs and the Desert
May 8, 2018 09:47 AM
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Visit California
Hey, L.A., JetBlue Wants to Deliver Your Pizza—From New York
Air Travel News
Hey, L.A., JetBlue Wants to Deliver Your Pizza—From New York
May 7, 2018 03:45 PM
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Matthew Phenix
How to Experience Seattle Like Rock Legend Dave Grohl
People
How to Experience Seattle Like Rock Legend Dave Grohl
May 7, 2018 12:37 PM
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Divina Infusino
Where the Whale Sharks Are: 9 Places to Spot the Gentle Giants This Summer
Water Sports
Where the Whale Sharks Are: 9 Places to Spot the Gentle Giants This Summer
May 4, 2018 07:09 PM
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Allison Montroy
After the Floods, Kauai Is Shining Again—and Ready for Your Visit
Travel for Good
After the Floods, Kauai Is Shining Again—and Ready for Your Visit
May 4, 2018 07:01 PM
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Michele Bigley
NYC’s Most Influential Bar Is Shaking Things up out West
Bars + Nightlife
NYC’s Most Influential Bar Is Shaking Things up out West
May 4, 2018 02:28 PM
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Sarah Buder
New Hotel in a Former Military Barracks Has a Breathtaking View of the Golden Gate Bridge
Hotels
New Hotel in a Former Military Barracks Has a Breathtaking View of the Golden Gate Bridge
May 3, 2018 03:53 PM
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Miranda Smith
United Radically Revises Pet Policies
Air Travel News
United Radically Revises Pet Policies
May 3, 2018 02:06 PM
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Chelsea Bengier
A Filmmaker's Inside Guide to Nassau and New Providence Island
Destination Spotlight
A Filmmaker’s Inside Guide to Nassau and New Providence Island
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You Don’t Have to Surf to Fall in Love With This Bohemian Moroccan Beach Town
Beaches
You Don’t Have to Surf to Fall in Love With This Bohemian Moroccan Beach Town
May 2, 2018 07:50 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
Refinery29’s Art Pop-Up Is Coming to San Francisco (and Tickets Just Went on Sale)
Museums + Galleries
Refinery29’s Art Pop-Up Is Coming to San Francisco (and Tickets Just Went on Sale)
May 2, 2018 05:11 PM
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Sarah Buder
How to See 7 National Parks in 7 Days—Without Driving
Camping
How to See 7 National Parks in 7 Days—Without Driving
May 2, 2018 02:18 PM
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Sara Button
Bike for Free in 5 North American Cities This Month, Thanks to Switzerland
Tips + News
Bike for Free in 5 North American Cities This Month, Thanks to Switzerland
May 2, 2018 12:59 PM
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Matthew Phenix
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