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Trending News
The Cheapest Day to Book Flights Is Not When You Think
According to recent data from Expedia, Tuesday isn’t the best day to book flights for a good deal. Here’s what is.
June 26, 2026 03:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
A scoop of matcha ice cream at Fortunes in Tivoli, NY
Food + Drink
16 Ice Cream Shops in the U.S. With Seriously Unique Flavors
June 25, 2026 04:26 PM
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Alina Polishuk
aerial view captures the historic Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys
Road Trips
11 Scenic East Coast Road Trips for Regional Seafood, Historic Mansions, and Ocean Views
June 25, 2026 02:49 PM
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Ray Rogers
The Wallowa Mountains are one of many natural spaces you can explore on these hikes.
Outdoor Adventure
7 Beautiful Multi-Day Hikes in the United States to Lodges With Beds and Cooked Meals
June 24, 2026 05:47 PM
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Alisha McDarris
A couple cools down at the beach in Vallauris, France after sunset.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Amid Europe’s Record-Breaking Heat Wave, Here’s What Travelers Should Never Do When Temperatures Hit Extremes
June 24, 2026 02:28 PM
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Terry Ward
Alaska, Denali National Park - Camp Denali Lodge
National Parks
This Is the Last Summer You Can Visit Denali National Park With Hardly Anyone Around
June 24, 2026 12:23 PM
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Alex Pulaski
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Hotels We Love
The Best Luxury Hotels in Manhattan for Every Kind of New York Trip
June 23, 2026 06:41 PM
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Heidi Mitchell
An aerial view of the Schwerin Castle surrounded by gardens and water and a cityscape in the background
UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO Just Designated 24 New World Heritage Sites. These Are the Ones We Want to Visit
August 21, 2024 01:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
Videos
Where to Go Next in Europe [VIDEO]
August 21, 2024 12:27 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A collection of colorful hanging lanterns at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
Longreads
Souvenirs Are a Sham. So Why Do We Keep Buying Them?
August 21, 2024 09:12 AM
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Michelle Baran
A domed cathedral over a river at twilight.
Art + Culture
The Secret to Seeing the Vatican Without the Crowds
August 20, 2024 12:25 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
London cityscape with Big Ben
Where to Travel Next
Where to Find London’s Hottest New Restaurants, Art Exhibitions, and West End Shows
August 20, 2024 11:17 AM
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Nori Jemil
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Health + Wellness
Adventure and Enrichment Await in the Nordic Countries
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An overhead view of Egeskov Castle surrounded by a moat and manicured gardens in Denmark.
History + Culture
How to Go Off the Beaten Path in the Nordics
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A view of water and a shoreline from out a window of a floating sauna in Lillesand, Norway
Health + Wellness
An Insider’s Guide to Wellness Travel in Sweden and Norway
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A table outdoors full of different types of foraged food, a tradition in Nordic countries
Restaurants + Cafés
Why Denmark and Finland Are Must-Visits for Foodies
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Many things can affect travel, but weather is a doozy.
Air Travel News
These Are the Weather Conditions Most Likely to Cancel or Delay Your Flight
August 20, 2024 07:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
A balcony cabin on an Oceania cruise ship with Champagne on the coffee table adjacent to sliding doors leading to the balcony
Cruise
5 Secret Ways to Score Free Extras on a Cruise
August 19, 2024 02:53 PM
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Brittany Chrusciel
People drinking, eating, celebrating inside a festive Spaten Oktoberfest Munich beer tent, wearing traditional German clothing, Dirndls and Lederhosen.
Food + Drink
The World’s Best Oktoberfest Celebrations, From Munich to Brazil
August 19, 2024 01:30 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Find the Real Rome in These Unmissable Neighborhoods
Cities We Love
Find the Real Rome in These Unmissable Neighborhoods
August 19, 2024 09:37 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
11 New England Road Trip Itineraries for Any Season
Road Trips
9 Beautiful Road Trips for Exploring New England
August 19, 2024 09:19 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Four-bedroom cliff retreats at Six Senses La Sagesse in Grenada sit on a rocky promontory.
Stay Here Next
This Less-Visited Caribbean Island Just Got a New Luxury Resort
August 16, 2024 04:52 PM
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Heather Greenwood Davis
People disembarking an aircraft walking on a jet bridge towards the airport, some with rolling luggage
Visas + Passports
Americans Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Get Global Entry—Citizens of These Countries Can Also Apply
August 16, 2024 01:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
a big blue sky with white clouds over a landscape of green prairie grass and a river at Valles Caldera National Preserve New Mexico
National Parks
Fall Travel Idea: The Southwestern City That’s a Gateway to Three National Parks
August 16, 2024 09:25 AM
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Billie Cohen
Smoke seen above a dense collection of apartment buildings in Athens, Greece, with a rocky hilltop in the background
Trending News
A Wildfire Near Athens Forced Evacuations This Week. Here’s What to Know About Staying Safe in Greece
August 15, 2024 01:39 PM
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Helen Iatrou
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Off The Tourist Trail
I’m a Barcelona Local—Here’s How to Avoid Tourist Crowds
August 15, 2024 12:43 PM
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Jessica Benavides Canepa
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Air Travel News
Etihad’s 3-Room Residence Is the Most Exclusive Airline Cabin You Can Book. Here’s What It’s Like
August 15, 2024 10:18 AM
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Blane Bachelor
A view of Bar Harbor, Maine with sailboats in the water, green rolling hills and colorful clouds
Natural Wonders
Maine’s Top Tastes and Sights According to a Local Baker
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History + Culture
You Have to Leave Tokyo to Try Japan’s Best Matcha
August 14, 2024 05:15 PM
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Alex Schechter
Interior view of Portland, Oregon's new main terminal with a central walkway with soaring ceilings and ample natural light flooding through intricate wood beams across the entire ceiling and several trees scattered throughout the space
Air Travel News
Portland Airport Has a New Terminal, With an Indoor Forest, Local Food and Beer, and Therapy Llamas
August 14, 2024 03:24 PM
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Bailey Berg
Bright red autumn trees at sunset reflecting in the water at Scarborough Marsh in Maine
Hiking + Cycling
The Perfect Guide to Exploring Maine’s Natural Beauty, According to a Local
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No trip to Bath would be complete without a visit to the Roman complex that gave the city its name.
Road Trips
The Best Day Trips From London by Train
August 14, 2024 09:32 AM
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Ann Shields
A birds-eye view of rafts on a river in the Kennebec Valley in Maine
Outdoor Adventure
From Lobster Rolls to Scenic Trails, Maine’s Seasonal Adventures Await
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Loyalty + Rewards
You Can Now Book Premium Vacation Rentals Through Capital One Travel
August 13, 2024 12:18 PM
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Paul Rubio
Dozens of sail boats, yachts and smaller boats are docked along the port of Portofino, Italy, with colorful buildings lining the shore and hills covered in greenery
Cruise
One of the Best Ways to See Italy? On These Intimate Small-Ship Cruises
August 12, 2024 07:25 PM
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Brittany Chrusciel
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