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Aerial view of U.S. Route 50—the loneliest road in the USA—and a wind farm in rural Nevada, featuring high mountains covered in desert terrain and snow. Clear blue sky.
Road Trips
7 Unforgettable U.S. Cross-Country Road Trips
Go from one side of the country to another on one of these journeys.
July 4, 2026 11:26 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Spring flower bloom at Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, California.
U.S. Beaches
These Are Southern California’s Most Beautiful Beaches
July 3, 2026 03:18 AM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
Maracas Bay, Trinidad
Trending News
Trinidad’s Tourism Industry Is at a Tipping Point
July 2, 2026 05:36 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Big Sur, California
Road Trips
24 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.
July 2, 2026 05:27 PM
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Ciera Velarde
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
Hotels We Love
Tokyo Has No Shortage of Great Luxury Hotels. These Are the Ones to Book
July 2, 2026 09:11 AM
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Adam H. Graham
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
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
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
Humboldt Bay holds two distinctive experiences in one view
Quizzes
Quiz: Find Your Niche Among California’s Vibrant Peaks, Valleys, and Cities
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Author and podcast host Amanda Montell with ice cream cone in Italy
Solo Travel
“Wordslut” Author Amanda Montell Is Spending a Month in Italy. Here’s Why.
April 23, 2023 06:15 PM
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Kaitlin Menza
aerial view of Antarctica coastline
Expedition Cruises
Is Antarctica Getting Too Popular for Its Own Good?
April 21, 2023 05:36 PM
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Jeri Clausing
8 Colorado Hotels That Offer a Truly Local Experience
Hotels
15 Best Colorado Hotels to Book in 2023
April 21, 2023 03:55 PM
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Allyson Reedy
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Stay Here Next
Attention, New Yorkers: Your Next Catskills Weekend Getaway Is Here
April 21, 2023 11:03 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
La Jolla Shore, San Diego
Outdoor Adventure
In Southern California, Skip the Road Trip, Take the Boat Trip
April 20, 2023 06:50 PM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
An illustration of people arriving at a hotel and bell boys loading a trolley.
Spring 2023
Hospitality Staff Often Feel Invisible—Here’s How to Make Them Feel Seen
April 20, 2023 04:23 PM
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Latria Graham
JSX flight attendant offers a passenger an inflight beverage
Air Travel News
Flying Semi-Private Could Seriously Save Your Sanity (Without Breaking the Bank)
April 20, 2023 03:20 PM
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Michelle Baran
A group of eight ladies in hanbok dance and laugh.
History + Culture
The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Live It Up in L.A.’s Koreatown
April 20, 2023 01:23 PM
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Mae Hamilton
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Cities We Love
Falling in Love With Türkiye Again on a Weeklong Trip
April 20, 2023 12:01 PM
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Greg Sullivan
An iPad with bag tag printing capabilities
Air Travel News
Alaska Airlines to Ditch Check-In Kiosks
April 20, 2023 11:31 AM
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Bailey Berg
Viking Star vessel with New York City skyline in the background
Cruise News
Do You Need to Be Vaccinated to Cruise? It Depends on the Ship and Destination
April 19, 2023 07:10 PM
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Fran Golden
Oberoi Udaivilas arranges secluded dinners in the most scenic parts of its 50-acre grounds.
Stay Here Next
A Review of One of Rajasthan’s Most Famous Retreats
April 18, 2023 05:05 PM
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Sarika Bansal
A mound at Ocmulgee Mounds Historical Park
National Parks
The U.S. Could Be Getting a New National Park. Here’s Where.
April 18, 2023 04:23 PM
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Bailey Berg
several Southwest Airlines planes all parked side by side
Air Travel News
All Southwest Flights Were Temporarily Grounded Today—What Happened?
April 18, 2023 02:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Longreads
Finding Foodie Heaven in England’s Lake District
April 18, 2023 11:12 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
aerial view of United's Boeing 777 flying above clouds
Air Travel News
United Is Adding These New Long-Haul Routes Amid Massive Global Expansion
April 18, 2023 09:35 AM
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Michelle Baran
Clouds covering Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica.
Outdoor Adventure
Whales, Sea Turtles, and Active Volcanoes—Here Are 9 Must-Visit Costa Rican Parks
April 17, 2023 07:18 PM
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Mona Gable
Fish swim in a blue and purple ocean as a scuba diver's bubbles rise.
Spring 2023
Costa Rica Is Making Big Moves to Protect Its Waters. Is It Working?
April 17, 2023 04:00 PM
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Mona Gable
A kayak balanced on some rocks on the side of a lake
Travel for Good
Can U.S. National Parks Truly Go Carbon-Free? The Answer Lies in Lake Superior
April 17, 2023 11:01 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
With places like Kāʻanapali Beach only an hour away from the from Kahului airport, it's no wonder 10 million visitors come to Hawai‘i each year.
U.S. Beaches
13 of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Hawai‘i
April 15, 2023 12:20 PM
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Rachel Ng
Are you staring overpriced airfares right in the nose?
Air Travel News
This Is Why Your Flights Are So Expensive Right Now
April 14, 2023 07:26 PM
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Barbara Peterson
The opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics kick off on July 26, 2024
Festivals + Events
Here’s How You Can Attend the Paris Olympics for Free
April 14, 2023 04:05 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
buildings at night with lights in Tokyo
Air Travel News
New Japanese Low-Cost Carrier Offers Nonstop U.S.-Tokyo Flights From $325 One-Way
April 14, 2023 12:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
Never (Ever!) Charge Your Phone at the Airport Without This $7 Travel Gadget
AFAR Approved
Never (Ever!) Charge Your Phone at the Airport Without This $6 Travel Gadget
April 13, 2023 08:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
children climb stairs with snow piled up on them at Granlibakken in Lake Tahoe
Trending News
After Record Snowfall, California’s Ski Season Will Extend Into Summer—Is That a Good Thing?
April 13, 2023 06:06 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
A person holding a handful of purple and green olives.
Spring 2023
An Olive Oil Revolution Is Quietly Brewing in Tunisia
April 13, 2023 06:03 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.
Visas + Passports
Getting a New Passport Is Taking Longer and Longer. Why?
April 13, 2023 05:01 PM
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Billie Cohen
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