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International Beaches
Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches Aren’t Always Where You Would Expect
Scattered across islands, national parks, medieval towns, and rugged coastlines, these are the shorelines worth building a European trip around.
June 27, 2026 03:59 AM
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Lottie Gross
Chimney Rock National Monument defining rock formation to the back drop of a two-toned evening, part turquoise, part dark blue, with a faint moon up above
Road Trips
Colorado Wants You to Stay Up Late on This New Stargazing Road Trip
June 26, 2026 07:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Santa Maria Beach, Los Cabos, Baja California sur, Mexico
Trending News
The Best Time to Visit These Hot-Weather Destinations May Be the Hottest Time of Year
June 26, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jon Bailey
People in a fishing skift operated by the Boat Company with forest-covered cliffs in the background in Alaska
Small Ship Cruises
This Nonprofit Cruise Line Wants to Make You Fall in Love with Alaska—So That You’ll Help Protect It
June 26, 2026 01:03 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Folia Bar + Kitchen
Stay Here Next
This New California Wine Country Hotel Is Built Around Great Food
June 26, 2026 11:54 AM
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Michelle Baran
Kansas City - FIFA Fan Fest June 16th 2026
Cities We Love
Why World Cup Fans Are Falling for Kansas City, the Tournament’s Smallest Host City
June 26, 2026 05:19 AM
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Lauren Keith
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Trending News
The Cheapest Day to Book Flights Is Not When You Think
June 26, 2026 03:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
This Is the Best Tripod for Travelers
AFAR Approved
This Is the Best Tripod for Travelers—and It’s 30 Percent off This Black Friday
November 24, 2023 09:12 AM
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Rachel McCord
View of United Polaris seats
Air Travel News
Why Airlines Are Investing Big in Premium Seats
November 24, 2023 09:00 AM
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Chris Dong
People walking through and sitting and talking at the aerodynamic Qantas lounge in Sydney
Air Travel News
Our Favorite Airline Lounges Throughout the World
November 21, 2023 03:33 PM
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Chris Dong
Old City Jerusalem in a sunset haze
UNESCO World Heritage
These Are the World’s Most Endangered UNESCO Sites—and How You Can Help Save Them
November 21, 2023 02:02 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
The Katha Reading Lounge has large archways and sofas with views out to the surrounding landscape.
Hotels
Hotels That Feel like $1,000 a Night but Are Only $300
November 21, 2023 01:14 PM
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Mark Ellwood
High Peaks Resort puts guests within reach of kayaking, hiking, paddle boarding, and more.
Hotels
The 8 Hotels in North America to Book for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
November 20, 2023 07:52 PM
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Stephanie Vermillion
Passengers with their luggage at the self check-in kiosk for United at Los Angeles International Airport
Air Travel News
How to Survive the Busiest Holiday Travel Season Ever
November 20, 2023 06:50 PM
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Michelle Baran
32 miles of beautiful coastline await
Outdoor Adventure
12 Reasons Alabama Beaches Are Perfect for Families
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Outdoor Adventure
Why This Under-the-Radar Coastal Paradise Makes the Ultimate Spring Getaway
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Winter Sports
Where to Find the Best Après-Ski in the U.S.
November 20, 2023 11:50 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
The front office building of the Clown Motel in Nevada, a red building with a big sign on top that says Welcome to the World Famous Clown Motel
Hotels
Could You Sleep in a Clown-Themed Hotel?
November 20, 2023 09:30 AM
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Tiana Attride
airplane window, looking from inside the plane out to the airplane wing, with blue sky and clouds
Air Travel News
Why Is There a Tiny Hole in the Airplane Window?
November 20, 2023 07:30 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort's overwater bungalows are located in a private lagoon.
Hotels
These Are the 6 Best Hotel Rewards Programs
November 18, 2023 12:14 PM
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Chris Dong
CocoCay Bay in the Bahamas with a small stretch of sand, palm trees and beach chairs and a green and blue seascape
Cruise
The 6 Best Cruises for Exploring the Bahamas
November 18, 2023 10:00 AM
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Fran Golden
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Videos
Please Stop Packing Your Shoes Like This—Do This Instead [VIDEO]
November 17, 2023 05:15 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Montmartre streets at dusk in Paris
Trending News
Fly Business Class to Paris, Milan, or Nice for $2,000 Round-Trip
November 17, 2023 03:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
A guide speaking to a tour group near a body of water in Shark Bay, Australia.
History + Culture
12 Meaningful Ways to Experience Indigenous Culture in Australia
November 17, 2023 01:55 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
This guest room at the Ham Yard Hotel features a bed with a bright red headboard.
Hotels
Everyone Loves a Boutique Hotel. But What Exactly Is One?
November 17, 2023 12:27 PM
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Nora Zelevansky
A wooden chalet surrounded by snow and evergreen trees with a snow-covered peak in the distance and bright blue skies
Hotels
8 of the Coziest Winter Cabins on Airbnb, According to Guests
November 17, 2023 11:59 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A layout of colorful Jono Pandolfi Designs plates
Fall 2023
The Country’s Coolest Hotels and Restaurants Get Their Plates From This New Jersey Studio (And You Can, Too)
November 17, 2023 11:43 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A stone castle surrounded by evergreen trees, with a body of water in the foreground and a large brown mountain in the background
History + Culture
7 Filming Locations From The Crown You Can Actually Visit
November 16, 2023 05:58 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Image of blue empty airplane seats with natural lighting coming in from the airplane window
Air Travel News
These Airlines Will Let You Buy an Empty Economy Seat for Less Than You Might Think
November 16, 2023 04:50 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Two Holiday Chrome suitcases with dark cranberry back shells and pearlescent rose gold front shells on confetti backdrop
Packing Tips + Gear
Away’s New Holiday Suitcases Will Brighten Up the Baggage Carousel—and They’re 20 Percent off Right Now
November 16, 2023 12:59 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Yes, You Can Totally Get Gravy Through Airport Security
Packing Tips + Gear
Yes, You Can Totally Get Gravy Through Airport Security
November 16, 2023 11:42 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
This Rumpl Travel Blanket Comes With Me on Every Long-Haul Flight
AFAR Approved
This Rumpl Travel Blanket Comes With Me on Every Long-Haul Flight—and It’s Currently 25 Percent Off
November 16, 2023 11:06 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
United Employees Who Won’t Get Vaccinated Face Unpaid Leave or Termination
Loyalty + Rewards
United’s Frequent Flier Program Is Changing—Here’s Who Stands to Gain
November 16, 2023 10:52 AM
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Paul Rubio
People sitting on green chairs around a fountain in a park in the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris
Air Travel News
You Can Take 4 Round-Trip Flights to Paris, Tokyo, and More With This $1,525 International Flight Pass
November 15, 2023 06:41 PM
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Michelle Baran
Two people dancing and one person playing a drum in front of the Dakota Dunes Resort
Hotels
These Are the 7 Best Indigenous–Owned Hotels and Resorts in Canada
November 15, 2023 12:11 PM
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Debbie Olsen
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