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Road Trips
Ever Wanted to Play the “Oregon Trail” in Real Life? Now You Can
How to turn the classic video game into the ultimate American road trip.
October 19, 2026 05:41 PM
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Kinsey Gidick
A trio of mules or donkeys carrying belongings in Morocco
Trending News
Work With Chilean Farmers and Learn Irish Storytelling Techniques on These New Tradition-Based Global Trips
October 19, 2026 04:19 PM
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Michelle Baran
A row of United aircraft all parked at airport gates alongside each other
Air Travel News
United Is Scrapping Its Flight-Based Path to Elite Status. Is Chasing Premier Still Worth It?
October 19, 2026 12:09 PM
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Rachel Chang
Train running by colorful houses on cliff overlooking sea.
Train Travel
I’ve Spent More Than 20 Years in Italy. These Are the 6 Beautiful Train Rides I Always Recommend
October 16, 2026 06:12 PM
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Erica Firpo
Sunset light shining on Notre-Dame Cathedral as a boat glides along the Seine River in the foreground
Air Travel News
For the First Time, You Can Fly Nonstop to Paris From These U.S. Cities
October 16, 2026 05:05 PM
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Bailey Berg
Marcus Whitman Hotel interior with fireplace
Hotel News + Openings
The 9 Best Historic Hotels in the United States in 2026 and Why Each Is Worth Traveling For
October 16, 2026 03:26 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
Left: Prince Rupert Bay; right: Free Up Farm
Food + Drink
The Caribbean’s “Nature Island” Is Also Its Next Farm-to-Table Destination
October 16, 2026 03:19 PM
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Chadner Navarro
Airplane seats
Air Travel News
Is There a Safest Seat on an Airplane? Here’s What the Data and Flight Safety Experts Say
August 13, 2026 02:34 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
View from a ferry boat in Seattle, Washington
Cities We Love
This Local Commuter Routine Is Also the Best Way for Visitors to See the Seattle Area
August 12, 2026 04:51 PM
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Jesse Ashlock
Viceroy Park Avenue rooftop pool rendering surrounded by green lounge chairs
Hotel News + Openings
After 7 Years Away, a Luxury Hotel Returns to NYC, This Time with Rooftop Cocktails and a Wellness Suite
August 12, 2026 04:25 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Gilded ceilings and walls and numerous antique paintings adorning the ceiling and walls in the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum in Paris
Trending News
10 Months After the Jewelry Heist, Louvre’s Apollo Gallery Reopens—but With Notable Changes
August 12, 2026 01:41 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Cities We Love
This “Little Bavaria” Town Has the Only Germany-Sanctioned Oktoberfest in the USA
August 12, 2026 12:28 PM
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Olivia Young
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park features 16 gardens and accessible paths.
Art + Culture
This Midwestern City is an Unexpected Destination for Arts, Music, and Culture
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Millennium Park is one of many accessible outdoor spaces to enjoy in Grand Rapids.
Outdoor Adventure
Grand Rapids Is the Outdoor Adventure Base Camp You Didn’t Expect
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Road Trips
The 43 Best Podcasts for Your Next Road Trip or Long Flight
August 11, 2026 04:02 PM
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Aislyn Greene
White dots of aspirin overlaid on the view out of a plane window
Travel Tips + Etiquette
True or False? Aspirin Can Help Prevent Blood Clots on Long Flights
August 11, 2026 03:39 PM
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Nathalie Alonso
Snow-covered Cerro Catedral ski resort, Argentina's largest ski resort
Trending News
Skiing in August? The Secretly Amazing Place to Hit the Slopes Right Now Following Record Snowfall
August 11, 2026 03:27 PM
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Lydia Price
A sprawling forest alongside a rocky cliff in Gulguer National Park, a new national park in Sydney
Trending News
A New National Park Is Coming to Sydney
August 10, 2026 05:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
Yosemite Falls from above
Epic Trips
Look Beyond the Pacific—California’s Inland Waterways Are Worth the Detour
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Grand Teton National Park in autumn colours
National Parks
These 11 National Parks Have the Most Spectacular Fall Foliage in the U.S.
August 10, 2026 01:42 PM
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Melanie Haiken
The pool at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Napa Valley
Where to Travel Next
California’s Hot Springs Are Having a Well-Deserved Moment
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The coast in Sea Ranch
Road Trips
Pack the Car—California’s Pacific Coast Is Calling
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Aerial view of 3 small white motor boats docked in azure water next to a grass-covered island
Beaches
Avoid the Crowds in Croatia by Visiting These Lesser-Known Islands, Vineyards, and Villages
August 10, 2026 10:01 AM
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Kristin Vuković
Energetic crowd and colorful flags at Glastonbury Festival in England, showcasing joy and unity.
Art + Culture
6 Music Festivals Worth Traveling for in 2026 and 2027, from a Reykjavík Church to the Shores of Lake Malawi
August 8, 2026 02:25 AM
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Tim Chester
View of the ocean and the historic buildings at SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm as seen through a window
Weekend Getaways
This Historic California Coastal Getaway Is Buzzing with New Hotels, Exciting Eateries, and Nature Trails
August 7, 2026 07:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
A bridge-like rock formation in Big Bend National Park with a star-filled night sky up above in hues of dark purple
Trending News
Why This Year’s Perseid Meteor Shower Will Be Particularly Spectacular—and How Best to See It
August 7, 2026 02:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Andean lodge and action shot of a dancer
Hotels
These Luxury Hotels Want to Plan Your Entire Trip. Here’s Why You Should Let Them
August 7, 2026 11:57 AM
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Chris Schalkx
The William Vale
The William Vale
Hotels We Love
Brooklyn’s Best Hotels, from Warehouse Lofts to Waterfront Retreats
August 7, 2026 10:40 AM
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Deanna Ting
The Pacific is at your doorstep at Regent Santa Monica Beach.
Hotels
The Santa Monica Hotel Bringing New Life to the Coast
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Athens, Greece
Family Travel
6 Places to Travel Abroad with Your Kids This Year, Including for Northern Lights, Safari, and Snorkeling
August 6, 2026 02:04 PM
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Tim Chester
Image of a rocky landscape overlayed with an illustration of an airplane route map
Air Travel News
Why Flights Are Being Diverted, and How It Could Affect Your Travel Plans
August 6, 2026 01:38 PM
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Barbara Peterson
The stunning view over Victoria Harbor from a Corner Suite lounge at Regent Hong Kong
Hotels
These Regent Hotels & Resorts Make Every Stay Feel Cinematic
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(Left) Neng's Jr (Right) Downtown Asheville
Cities We Love
7 Best Asheville Neighborhoods Every Visitor Should Know
August 6, 2026 12:43 PM
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Jenn Rice
Left: YMI Cultural Center; right: a jazz performance at YMI (this is the performer we saw when we visited. I emailed Asheville tourism to ask for her name and cc'd Billie)
Cities We Love
Why the Block Is Asheville’s Must-Visit Neighborhood
August 6, 2026 11:53 AM
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Lia Picard
The fresh sea air is all part of the Orla experience.
Food + Drink
Regent Hotels & Resorts Is Making Dining Part of the Destination
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