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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
The commemorative passport begins rolling out July 6. Here’s who can get one—and who won’t.
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
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
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Kris Ann Valdez
A living room area with a couch, arm chairs, and a large outdoor deck within a suite on the Four Seasons I yacht
Small Ship Cruises
The New Four Seasons Yacht Takes an Approach to Pricing Not Seen on Other Cruises. Will It Work?
June 30, 2026 07:25 PM
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Fran Golden
The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back
Outdoor Adventure
Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer
June 30, 2026 06:42 PM
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Pat Tompkins
The white facade of Mission San Juan Bautista with a two-tiered bell tower with three bells on the right and a large cross in front of the building
Trending News
California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer
June 30, 2026 02:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
People walking around and making selections from a food bar at Alaska Airlines' new lounge at Portland International Airport
Air Travel News
A First Look at Alaska Airlines’ Ambitious New Airport Lounge
June 29, 2026 05:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Epic Trips
Patagonia Can Make a World Traveler Out of Anyone
July 2, 2015 07:28 PM
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Chris Woolston
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s What It’s Like to Be a Coffee Buyer
July 2, 2015 06:34 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Terrene bar at 1 hotel in San Francisco with palm trees and the ferry building in the background. There are no people on the patio.
Hotels
This Hotel Is Reinventing the Eco-Friendly Concept
July 2, 2015 02:35 PM
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Jen Murphy
Quizzes
Travel Knowledge Test: U.S. State Flags
July 1, 2015 05:05 PM
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Samantha Juda
Food + Drink
9 of the Craziest State Foods
June 30, 2015 02:10 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Paraguay Food
Food + Drink
This is Why You Should Give Paraguayan Food a Chance
June 29, 2015 06:50 PM
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Paul Greenberg
What Pok Pok Chef Andy Ricker Eats in Thailand
Food + Drink
What Pok Pok Chef Andy Ricker Eats in Thailand
June 29, 2015 06:00 PM
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JJ Goode
Hotels
What to Do If Your Hotel Reservation Falls Through
June 29, 2015 02:04 PM
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Chris Ciolli
6 Ways Dominica Will Surprise You
Beaches
6 Ways Dominica Will Surprise You
June 29, 2015 01:05 PM
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Jen Murphy
Bars + Nightlife
The 11 Best Gay Bars in San Francisco
June 26, 2015 04:13 PM
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Andrew Richdale
Chocolate in brussels
Food + Drink
Where to Find the Best Chocolate in Brussels
June 26, 2015 03:21 PM
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Jen Murphy
Festivals + Events
7 Weird and Wonderful State Fair Traditions
June 25, 2015 05:56 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
How to Prepare for a Long (and We Mean Long) Trip
Tips + News
How to Prepare for a Long (and We Mean Long) Trip
June 23, 2015 02:39 PM
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Anna Mazurek
Hotels
6 Hotel Robes Worth Booking a Room For
June 23, 2015 01:10 PM
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Jessica Glavin
Food + Drink
4 Can’t Miss Drinks in London—And Where to Find Them
June 22, 2015 04:00 PM
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Andrew Richdale
History + Culture
The Surprising History of the Açaí Bowl
June 19, 2015 08:03 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Family Travel
12 Amazing Trips to Take with Your Dad
June 19, 2015 03:33 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Art + Culture
11 Travel Movies to Suit Every Phase of Your Life
June 19, 2015 03:10 PM
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Aislyn Greene
5 Places to Retire Overseas Where Your Dollar Will Go Further
Travel Tips + Etiquette
7 Ways to Travel Well in Your Golden Years
June 19, 2015 03:10 PM
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Aislyn Greene
People
Meet the Couple Who “Retired” to Airbnb
June 19, 2015 03:09 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Family Travel
9 Tips to Help You Survive a Multi-Day Hike With Your Kids
June 19, 2015 02:26 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Hiking + Cycling
Why a 10-Day Hike Might Be the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Kids
June 19, 2015 02:25 PM
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Caroline Shepard
Health + Wellness
Why Travel Is the Ultimate Relationship Test
June 19, 2015 02:12 PM
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Howie Kahn
Solo Travel
An Instagram Queen on Why Traveling Solo Was the Best Decision of Her Life
June 19, 2015 02:12 PM
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Lisa Trottier
Travel for Good
Gap Year 101: 4 Reasons You Should Encourage Your Teen to Go
June 19, 2015 02:03 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Road Trips
Leaving Home: How A Road Trip Transformed a Teen Into a Traveler
June 19, 2015 01:58 PM
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Geoffrey Kent
Travel Tales
14 Times Travel Went Really, Really Wrong for AFAR Staffers
June 18, 2015 09:38 PM
Hotels
Is the “Design Hotel” Dead?
June 18, 2015 02:48 PM
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Danielle Walsh
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