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National Landing presents Pride Happy Hour at Freddie’s Beach Bar on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Arlington. (Asico Photo)
LGBTQ Travel
Why You Should Visit This Queer Military Bar Created During a Time of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Broadcast as “straight-friendly,” Freddie’s Beach Bar has long provided safe refuge in the D.C. area.
June 12, 2026 09:56 AM
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Katie Chang
An A-frame Airbnb cabin in Canada sitting atop granite rocks with a smattering of tall, slender pine trees around and a sunset in the distance
Loyalty + Rewards
Chase Sapphire Preferred Just Added Major New Card Benefits—While Removing Some Others
June 11, 2026 06:33 PM
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Jamie Davis Smith
People riding colorful boats in the Xochimilco canals of Mexico City
Trending News
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico Has a New Message for Travelers as the World Cup Begins
June 11, 2026 05:45 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
American Airlines Plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Trending News
American Airlines Suspends 6 Domestic Routes Due to Rising Fuel Costs
June 11, 2026 05:42 PM
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Bailey Berg
Chimney Rock an abrupt butte near Cortez, 2015
History + Culture
This National Park Alternative in Colorado Allows Only 30 Visitors per Day
June 11, 2026 02:40 PM
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Daliah Singer
A ceremony involving colorful powders shooting into the air during on soccer field with a stadium full of onlookers
Where to Travel Next
Your Guide to World Cup 2026 Travel
June 11, 2026 09:09 AM
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Billie Cohen
A color x-ray image of a luggage with various items including a marijuana leaf
Air Travel News
Has TSA Changed Its Marijuana Policy?
June 10, 2026 06:05 PM
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Iona Brannon
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City has a red exterior and pitched roofs.
Hotels
Why Your Next Winter Escape Should Be Canada
November 7, 2024 12:09 PM
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Michael Kaminer
An arial shot of a beach
International Beaches
I’ve Lived in the Caribbean for 8 Years, and These Are My Absolute Favorite Beaches
November 7, 2024 09:54 AM
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Amy Gordon
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Ruined a New Piece of Luggage. Should I Have Wrapped It in Plastic Before Traveling?
November 7, 2024 08:01 AM
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Bailey Berg
A waterfall plunges off of a high cliff in Seljalandsfoss, Iceland, with a barren, green landscape all around
Trending News
This Beautiful European Island Was Just Named the Safest Country for Travelers
November 6, 2024 06:00 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Visit Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and you'll experience an ecosystem that interweaves the land and ocean.
National Parks
9 Canadian National Parks to Visit for a Beautiful Escape
November 6, 2024 04:21 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
person walking above a body of water with mountain in the background
Longreads
What It’s Like to Visit Mars on Earth
November 6, 2024 11:28 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
As we trekked from Namche to Thame, we stopped in Thamo for lunch. The village was busier than usual, as the community worked on building a new stupa. These Buddhist dome-shaped monuments are frequently found throughout the area, and are filled with relics. Tree branches and pine needles burned on a pile of rocks to fill the air with incense as the men worked hard to construct the stupa.
In the Magazine
I Spent 12 Days Trekking to Everest Base Camp. Here’s the Story in Photos.
November 6, 2024 08:43 AM
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Michelle Heimerman
The Puffy Vest drink coozy in Seafoam, Banana Yellow Brown, Tan, Green Blue1
Camping
25 Great Camping Gift Ideas, According to an Avid Camper
November 5, 2024 07:21 PM
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Jessie Beck
Distant mountains over Mirror Lake, New York in the winter
Winter Sports
5 Places to Try a New Winter Sport Without the Crowds
November 5, 2024 06:57 PM
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Shayla Martin
Passengers waiting in a gate area at the airport with a row of unused wheelchairs lined against the wall
Air Travel News
The Era of Airlines Neglecting Disability Rights Is Coming to an End
November 5, 2024 06:26 PM
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Maayan Ziv
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What’s New In...
This Southern City Is Topping Our Travel Wishlist This Year—Here’s Why
November 5, 2024 03:56 PM
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Ellen Schmedinghoff
Snow-covered mountains and trees.
Winter Sports
5 U.S. Ski Resorts to Visit for Avoiding the Crowds
November 4, 2024 11:49 PM
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Shayla Martin
The Best Christmas Market Cruises
River Cruises
The Secret to Exploring Europe’s Popular Christmas Markets That Most People Don’t Know About
November 4, 2024 07:20 PM
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Fran Golden
Everything You Need to Know About 2022 Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Festivals + Events
When Should You Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans?
November 4, 2024 03:45 PM
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Tim Chester
25 Travel Gifts Under $25
Holiday Travel
13 Travel Gifts Under $25
November 4, 2024 12:16 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Numerous boats out on the water and colorful houses in hues of orange, cream, pink, and white stacked along the waterfront cliffs of Positano, Italy
Air Travel News
American Airlines Just Launched 2 New Dreamy Italy Routes
November 1, 2024 06:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
This hallway at Palazzo Talìa features large green banquette seating and floor to ceiling curtains.
Hotels
The 4 Most Exciting New Hotels in Rome
November 1, 2024 05:09 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Switzerland swimming beach river sunshine
Fall 2024
The Best Way to See Switzerland? Jump Into a River
November 1, 2024 03:55 PM
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Bonnie Tsui
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Sustainable Travel
Mount Everest Is Covered in Trash Left Behind by Climbers. What’s Being Done About It?
November 1, 2024 12:43 PM
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Sarika Bansal
A long line at security at Denver airport
Air Travel News
How Early Should You Get to the Airport? It Depends.
November 1, 2024 12:30 PM
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Michelle Baran
Town covered in snow and framed by trees
Holiday Travel
Winter Is Travel’s Most Underrated Season. Here’s Why (and Where) to Take a Trip This Time of Year
November 1, 2024 08:00 AM
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Billie Cohen
Bird's eye view of a sandwich and coffee from La Lucha Sanguchería Criolla at the Lima airport
Air Travel News
You Can Have a Truly Tasty Meal at the Airport These Days—These Are Our Favorites
October 31, 2024 07:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
Travelers waiting around at an American Airlines boarding gate, C37, at Dallas Fort Worth for a flight headed to Austin, Texas
Air Travel News
American Airlines Is Testing a New Alert System for Those Who Dare to Jump the Boarding Gate Line
October 31, 2024 06:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Hotels
5-Star Hotels Aren’t Always Better Than 4-Star Hotels. Here’s Why.
October 30, 2024 07:30 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Seaplane over turquoise blue water
International Beaches
Beautiful Beaches in the Caribbean for a Getaway Without the Crowds
October 30, 2024 01:22 PM
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Laura Begley Bloom
Aerial view of Kongde Lodge,one of the world’s highest resorts, offers views of the Himalayas.
Fall 2024
I Took the Paths Less Traveled to Everest Base Camp
October 30, 2024 12:24 PM
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Sarika Bansal
A row of lodgings line a snowy ski slope at Deer Valley Resort
Trending News
This Ski-Only Utah Mountain Is Getting a Luxury Hotel, 100 New Trails, and Its First Bubble Chairlift
October 30, 2024 11:12 AM
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Stacey Lastoe
A villa at Soneva Secret in the Maldives with thatched roofs and a waterslide.
Stay Here Next
For an Ultra-Private Getaway, This New Luxury Resort Is the Only Hotel on This Remote Maldives Island
October 29, 2024 05:25 PM
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Chris Schalkx
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