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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
1 Million U.S. Passengers Just Took to the Skies in a Day. Are Travelers Finally Ready to Fly Again?
Air Travel News
1 Million U.S. Passengers Just Took to the Skies in a Day. Are Travelers Finally Ready to Fly Again?
October 19, 2020 07:58 PM
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Michelle Baran
Eerie Photos Show Deserted Paris Streets During COVID Curfew
Tips + News
Eerie Photos Show Deserted Paris Streets During COVID Curfew
October 19, 2020 03:38 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Keeping the World’s Last Mountain Gorillas Safe During COVID-19
Outdoor Adventure
Keeping the World’s Last Mountain Gorillas Safe During COVID-19
October 19, 2020 03:33 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Let These Companies Plan Your Next Road Trip
Road Trips
Let These Companies Plan Your Next Road Trip
October 16, 2020 05:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
Europe, U.S. Reel as Virus Infections Surge at Record Pace
Tips + News
Europe, U.S. Reel as Virus Infections Surge at Record Pace
October 16, 2020 02:26 PM
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David Crary
Tourists Return to Hawai‘i Amid New Pandemic Rules
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Tourists Return to Hawai‘i Amid New Pandemic Rules
October 16, 2020 12:53 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Curaçao Lifts Quarantine Requirements for Travelers From These Three States
Tips + News
Curaçao Lifts Quarantine Requirements for Travelers From These Three States
October 15, 2020 07:41 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Our Favorite Independent Bookstores in California
Books
Our Favorite Independent Bookstores in California
October 15, 2020 03:11 PM
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Staff
Where to Go in Hawaii Right Now
Hotels
Where to Go in Hawaii Right Now
October 15, 2020 01:45 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
European Countries Agree on New COVID-19 Travel Guidelines
Tips + News
European Countries Agree on New COVID-19 Travel Guidelines
October 14, 2020 06:24 PM
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Michelle Baran
Local Getaways: The Santa Cruz Mountains Offer a Much-Needed Escape to Nature
Weekend Getaways
Local Getaways: The Santa Cruz Mountains Offer a Much-Needed Escape to Nature
October 14, 2020 05:11 PM
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Jessie Beck
Finnair Will Start Selling Its Airplane Food in Supermarkets
Air Travel News
Finnair Will Start Selling Its Airplane Food in Supermarkets
October 14, 2020 03:56 PM
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Jari Tanner
Local Getaways: Why Carmel Valley Is the Wine Country Escape You Need
Weekend Getaways
Local Getaways: Why Carmel Valley Is the Wine Country Escape You Need
October 14, 2020 02:19 PM
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Aislyn Greene
How COVID Will Affect Holiday Travel
Air Travel News
How COVID Will Affect Holiday Travel
October 13, 2020 07:57 PM
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Michelle Baran
Restock Your Toiletry Bag With These Amazon Prime Day Beauty Deals
Packing Tips + Gear
Restock Your Toiletry Bag With These Amazon Prime Day Beauty Deals
October 13, 2020 05:17 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How to Fly in a Vintage WWII Aircraft in France
AFAR Advisor
How to Fly in a Vintage WWII Aircraft in France
October 13, 2020 03:53 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Away’s Limited-Edition Luggage Collection for Audiophiles Is On Sale
Packing Tips + Gear
Away’s Limited-Edition Luggage Collection for Audiophiles Is On Sale
October 13, 2020 02:45 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
British Airways CEO Replaced as Company Fights for Survival
Air Travel News
British Airways CEO Replaced as Company Fights for Survival
October 12, 2020 06:27 PM
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Danica Kirka
Why Are the Borders Between the U.S. and Europe Still Closed—and When Will They Open?
Tips + News
Why Are the Borders Between the U.S. and Europe Still Closed—and When Will They Open?
October 12, 2020 05:33 PM
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Michelle Baran
Travel Begins to Bounce Back in China During Golden Week Holiday
Tips + News
Travel Begins to Bounce Back in China During Golden Week Holiday
October 9, 2020 06:01 PM
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Zen Soo
On Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán, a Novel Way to Support Locals
Travel for Good
On Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán, a Novel Way to Support Locals
October 9, 2020 03:56 PM
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Tim Chester
Documenting New York: Inside a Photographer’s Pandemic Diary
Books
Documenting New York: Inside a Photographer’s Pandemic Diary
October 9, 2020 02:26 PM
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Aislyn Greene
These Under-the-Radar German Cities Will Please Your Most Discerning Clients
AFAR Advisor
These Under-the-Radar German Cities Will Please Your Most Discerning Clients
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New Digital Art Museum Is Bringing an Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit to the U.S.
Museums + Galleries
New Digital Art Museum Is Bringing an Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit to the U.S.
October 8, 2020 06:28 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How Madrid Artists Brought Flamenco Back Amid the Pandemic
Art + Culture
How Madrid Artists Brought Flamenco Back Amid the Pandemic
October 8, 2020 05:58 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
The Colorado Ski Lodge Gets a Makeover
Hotels
The Colorado Ski Lodge Gets a Makeover
October 8, 2020 05:40 PM
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Rich Beattie
Local Getaways: The Catskills Are Calling
Weekend Getaways
Local Getaways: The Catskills Are Calling
October 8, 2020 05:09 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Virgin’s Hyperloop Could Mean a 30-Minute New York-to-D.C. Journey
Trains
Virgin’s Hyperloop Could Mean a 30-Minute New York-to-D.C. Journey
October 8, 2020 04:01 PM
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Michelle Baran
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