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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
There’s good news (for Airbnb and Vrbo dwellers), and bad news (for Hyatt lovers). Here’s a full breakdown of the changes.
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
Northern Spy
Food + Drink
Eat Like It’s 1776: This Boston-Area Dinner Series Lets Travelers Taste Colonial New England
June 10, 2026 05:41 PM
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Asia London Palomba
Should I Go Home for the Holidays?
COVID + Travel
Should I Go Home for the Holidays?
December 10, 2020 12:03 PM
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Michelle Baran
Travel Is on the Wish List This Holiday Season
Tips + News
Travel Is on the Wish List This Holiday Season
December 10, 2020 11:08 AM
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Roger Dow
Spend the Night at New York’s FAO Schwarz Toy Store for Just $25
Holiday Travel
Spend the Night at New York’s FAO Schwarz Toy Store for Just $25
December 9, 2020 06:28 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
These Are My Ride-or-Die Travel Bags
Packing Tips + Gear
These Are My Ride-or-Die Travel Bags
December 9, 2020 05:38 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Discovering the True Meaning of Paradise in China’s Yunnan Province
Longreads
Discovering the True Meaning of Paradise in China’s Yunnan Province
December 8, 2020 07:01 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
8 Essential Books for Map Fans
Books
8 Essential Books for Map Fans
December 7, 2020 02:45 PM
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Tim Chester
Exploring Alaska’s Otherworldly Beauty
Epic Trips
Exploring Alaska’s Otherworldly Beauty
Sponsored by
CDC Reduces Recommended Quarantine Period by Several Days
Tips + News
CDC Reduces Recommended Quarantine Period by Several Days
December 2, 2020 06:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
You Can Rent the Beach House From “The Undoing” on Airbnb
Tips + News
You Can Rent the Beach House From “The Undoing” on Airbnb
December 2, 2020 03:37 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Best Hotels in the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards
AFAR Travelers’ Awards
The Best Hotels in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards
December 2, 2020 02:37 PM
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Staff
The Best Trips Around the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards
AFAR Travelers’ Awards
The Best Trips Around the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards
December 2, 2020 02:25 PM
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Staff
The Best Cruise Lines in the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards
AFAR Travelers’ Awards
The Best Cruise Lines in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards
December 2, 2020 02:18 PM
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Staff
A Travel Manifesto: 5 Ways to Be a Better Traveler
Longreads
A Travel Manifesto: 5 Ways to Be a Better Traveler
December 2, 2020 09:05 AM
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Eric Weiner
JetBlue, Virgin, Lufthansa to Offer COVID Health Pass to Passengers
Air Travel News
JetBlue, Virgin, Lufthansa to Offer COVID Health Pass to Passengers
December 1, 2020 02:58 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Company Behind Equinox Hotels’ Chic Uniforms Just Launched Antimicrobial Travel Gear
Packing Tips + Gear
The Company Behind Equinox Hotels’ Chic Uniforms Just Launched Antimicrobial Travel Gear
December 1, 2020 02:20 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Meet the Artisans Keeping Tuscany’s Bookmaking Culture Alive
Travel Tales
Meet the Artisans Keeping Tuscany’s Bookmaking Culture Alive
November 30, 2020 05:42 PM
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Lisa Abend
Travelers to England Can Reduce Quarantine Time With COVID Test
Tips + News
Travelers to England Can Reduce Quarantine Time With COVID Test
November 30, 2020 03:40 PM
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Sarah Buder
9 Favorite Luxury Hotels That Actually Opened in 2020
Hotels
9 Favorite Luxury Hotels That Actually Opened in 2020
November 30, 2020 02:22 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Tibet
Where to Travel Next
Where We’ll Go in 2021—When We Can
November 30, 2020 09:15 AM
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Staff
Head to One of These 14 Hotels for a Fun-Filled Future Escape
Hotels
Head to One of These 14 Hotels for a Fun-Filled Future Escape
Sponsored by
The Best Luxury Lodges in Rwanda
Safari
The Best Luxury Lodges in Rwanda
November 25, 2020 03:30 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Nikon Is Streaming Free Photography Classes as a COVID Lockdown Distraction
Tips + News
Nikon Is Streaming Free Photography Classes as a COVID Lockdown Distraction
November 25, 2020 12:27 PM
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Sarah Buder
CDC Issues New Advice for International Travelers: Get 2 COVID Tests
COVID + Travel
CDC Issues New Advice for International Travelers: Get 2 COVID Tests
November 24, 2020 12:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
International Fliers May Soon Need to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations
Air Travel News
International Fliers May Soon Need to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations
November 24, 2020 11:11 AM
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Nick Perry
Where Does Travel Go From Here?
Founder’s Note
Where Does Travel Go From Here?
November 24, 2020 10:02 AM
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Greg Sullivan
The World’s First Energy-Positive Hotel Is Coming to Arctic Norway
Hotels
The World’s First Energy-Positive Hotel Is Coming to Arctic Norway
November 23, 2020 05:32 PM
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Sarah Buder
These Travel Credit Cards Are Offering New Benefits During COVID
Loyalty + Rewards
These Travel Credit Cards Are Offering New Benefits During COVID
November 23, 2020 03:58 PM
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Eric Rosen
How to Navigate the Holidays if You Can’t Go Home
Family Travel
How to Navigate the Holidays if You Can’t Go Home
November 23, 2020 10:45 AM
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Tim Chester
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