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Aerial view of Canada's Pacific Rim National Park Reserve with a dense forest lining a sandy beach and waves cresing in the water
Trending News
This Country Is Offering Free National Park Access All Summer—and These Are the Ones You Should Visit
There’s never been a better time to embrace the great outdoors in the Great White North.
May 11, 2026 06:11 PM
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Bailey Berg
Japan has so many cities worth visiting, and the national airline lets you visit as many as possible in one trip.
Air Travel News
With Airfares Climbing, Here’s How to Fly to Two Destinations for the Price of One
May 8, 2026 05:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
Suitcase on bed
Packing Tips + Gear
Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever
May 8, 2026 03:33 PM
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Shayla Martin
A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
Do I Really Have to Get President Trump’s Portrait in My Passport?
May 8, 2026 01:09 PM
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Terry Ward
A suite onboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, with a sofa and small dining table with food and champagne on it in the foreground and a double bed in the background and walls decked out with ornate wood details
Trains
What It’s Like To Travel on Europe’s Most Glamorous Train
May 8, 2026 12:45 PM
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Erica Firpo
James Turrell, As Seen Below - The Dome, a Skyspace by James Turrell. Photo: Mads Smidstrup © ARoS, 2025. From James Turrell's visit in As Seen Below, June 2025.
Art + Culture
James Turrell’s Biggest, Most Ambitious Work Is About to Open in Europe
May 8, 2026 11:52 AM
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Vanita Salisbury
Oceanwide Expeditions' MV Hondius ship as viewed from a distance
Trending News
How Concerned Should Travelers Be About Hantavirus? We Asked Infectious Disease Experts
May 7, 2026 05:25 PM
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Jeri Clausing
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Videos
5 Tapas You Can Only Find in Barcelona [VIDEO]
September 30, 2023 05:39 PM
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Claudia Cardia
The Villa at Camden Harbour Inn features light filled living spaces with large sofas.
Stay Here Next
This Dreamy New Farmhouse Villa in Maine Is Your Next Group Getaway
September 30, 2023 06:00 AM
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Joe Diaz
Delta airplane taking off with an airport control tower in the background
Air Travel News
Delta to Re-Evaluate Changes to SkyMiles Program and Lounge Access
September 29, 2023 03:16 PM
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Chris Dong
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya
Hotels
Why This Riviera Maya Resort Is Exactly the Retreat You Need
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A sign depicting that the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are temporarily closed due to a government shutdown
Trending News
Airport Staffing Issues, National Park Closures—How a Government Shutdown Will Affect Your Travels
September 29, 2023 01:05 PM
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Bailey Berg
There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
You Should Renew Your Passport Sooner Than You Might Think—Here’s Why
September 29, 2023 12:47 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Parker Palm Springs pool
Art + Culture
What Makes Greater Palm Springs Such a Timeless Vacation Haven
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Art Stars, High-Altitude Wines, and a Remote National Park: The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip
Road Trips
This Weeklong Colorado Road Trip Winds Through Lesser-Known Natural Wonders and Charming Small Towns
September 29, 2023 11:40 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
A heard of buffalo in Yellowstone National Park with a river and thermal springs in the background
National Parks
National Parks to Close if U.S. Government Shuts Down
September 29, 2023 08:28 AM
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Michelle Baran
8 Beautiful Waterfalls Around the World You Can Visit
Natural Wonders
9 Waterfalls So Beautiful They’re Worth Traveling For
September 29, 2023 07:59 AM
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Deb Hopewell
The Haldane Suite at the Raffles London at The OWO features dark wood paneling and gilt chandeliers.
Hotels
London Is Having a Big Hotels Moment. These Are the 6 Openings of 2023 We’re Most Excited About
September 29, 2023 06:00 AM
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Heidi Mitchell
A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island
Weekend Getaways
A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island
September 28, 2023 08:53 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Left photo shows a street art design, right image shows people in a restaurant
Cities We Love
Where to Go, What to Eat, and Where to Stay in Mexico City’s Roma Neighborhood
September 28, 2023 11:03 AM
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Maliah West
People eating seafood in a restaurant in Thessaloniki
In the Magazine
Where to Go, What to Eat, and Where to Stay in Greece’s Capital of Cool, Thessaloniki
September 28, 2023 10:10 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
People chatting at a cafe in Thessaloniki, Greece.
In the Magazine
This Greek City Is the Country’s “Capital of Cool”
September 28, 2023 09:49 AM
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Anya von Bremzen
Kids on a hanging obstacle course at the KidsOnly Club at the One&Only Mandarina in Mexico
Hotels
These Hotels Have Kids Clubs That Go Above and Beyond
September 28, 2023 09:00 AM
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Michelle Baran
KLM airplane ashtray on bathroom door
Air Travel News
Why Do Airplanes Still Have Ashtrays?
September 28, 2023 08:13 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
The now-famed Rain Vortex in Singapore’s Changi Airport
Trending News
This Airport Is About to Go Passport Free
September 27, 2023 03:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
How to Get an International Driver’s Permit
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Get an International Driver’s License
September 27, 2023 11:19 AM
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Chris Ciolli
The faithful re-creation of Shrek's swamp is found
Hotels
You Can Now Book Shrek’s Swamp Home on Airbnb
September 27, 2023 11:18 AM
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Bailey Berg
A person biking across the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota
In the Magazine
Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in the Twin Cities
September 26, 2023 11:01 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
A collage of photos comprising the Twin Cities' Hmong, Somali, and Nordic communities.
In the Magazine
This Midwestern Metropolis Is One of the Most Diverse Places in the Country
September 26, 2023 10:59 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
Gaya Tumuli in the Republic of Korea consists of large grass covered ancient burial mounds punctuated by trees
Trending News
UNESCO Just Named 42 New World Heritage Sites—Here’s the Full List
September 26, 2023 10:57 AM
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Bailey Berg
A harvest moon rising over Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas
Natural Wonders
How to Get the Best View of the 2024 Total Eclipse in Texas
September 26, 2023 10:54 AM
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Mae Hamilton
Tall, rounded orange rocks in the sunlight
National Parks
8 Most Breathtaking Utah National Parks and Monuments
September 26, 2023 07:13 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Apple Air Tag Review: Why You Need this Travel Accessory if You Check Bags
AFAR Approved
Apple AirTag Review: Why You Need This Travel Accessory if You Check Bags
September 25, 2023 05:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
Cafe table on a balcony overlooking lake and mountains in Switzerland
Hotels
9 Airbnbs With Breathtaking Views
September 25, 2023 01:55 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
The Real Cost of Bad Airplane Behavior, Ranked
Air Travel News
The Real Cost of Bad Airplane Behavior
September 25, 2023 12:10 PM
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Maggie Fuller
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