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two people sitting by the lake with mountains in the background and the picture is made to look like it's been ripped in half
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Happens if Your Relationship Ends Before a Big Trip? Well, Now There’s Insurance for That
An entrepreneur has created an add-on insurance for vacation rentals that lets couples get some money back if they break up before their trip.
June 12, 2026 12:35 PM
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Mark Ellwood
National Landing presents Pride Happy Hour at Freddie’s Beach Bar on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Arlington. (Asico Photo)
LGBTQ Travel
Why You Should Visit This Queer Military Bar Created During a Time of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
June 12, 2026 09:56 AM
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Katie Chang
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
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
Does Planning Future Travel Fend off the Pandemic Blues—or Just Make It Worse?
Trending News
Does Planning Future Travel Fend off the Pandemic Blues—or Just Make It Worse?
September 8, 2020 05:18 PM
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Michelle Baran
The God of Silence Speaks Up
Longreads
The God of Silence Speaks Up
September 8, 2020 05:00 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Summer Was Europe’s Slowest Travel Season in Recent History
Tips + News
Summer Was Europe’s Slowest Travel Season in Recent History
September 8, 2020 01:37 PM
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Raf Casert
New York State Needs Volunteer Leaf Peepers
Outdoor Adventure
New York State Needs Volunteer Leaf Peepers
September 3, 2020 07:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
How Summer Camp Became Family Camp With Parents Going Along for the Ride
Family Travel
How Summer Camp Became Family Camp With Parents Going Along for the Ride
September 3, 2020 05:17 PM
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Tim Chester
10 Amazing Trips We Would Take Again
Epic Trips
10 Amazing Trips We Would Take Again
September 3, 2020 04:39 PM
Protecting England’s Public Footpaths One Hike at a Time
Hiking + Cycling
Protecting England’s Public Footpaths One Hike at a Time
September 3, 2020 04:05 PM
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Emma John
Hotel vs. Vacation Rental During COVID—Which Feels Safer?
Hotels
Hotel vs. Vacation Rental During COVID—Which Feels Safer?
September 2, 2020 02:39 PM
Our 7 Favorite Limited-Edition Items From the Met’s 150th Anniversary Designer Collection
Museums + Galleries
Our 7 Favorite Limited-Edition Items From the Met’s 150th Anniversary Designer Collection
September 2, 2020 01:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Mystery of the Gedi Ruins, Kenya’s ‘‘Machu Picchu’’
History + Culture
The Mystery of the Gedi Ruins, Kenya’s ‘‘Machu Picchu’’
September 2, 2020 09:14 AM
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Sarah Baxter
The WRLDCTY Festival Is How We’re Going to Visit Cities in 2020
Cities We Love
The WRLDCTY Festival Is How We’re Going to Visit Cities in 2020
September 1, 2020 03:54 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
The Major U.S. Airlines Have All Ditched Their Change Fees—for Good
Air Travel News
The Major U.S. Airlines Have All Ditched Their Change Fees—for Good
September 1, 2020 02:39 PM
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Michelle Baran
Venice Film Festival Debuts With Fewer Hollywood Stars and Face Masks Required
Festivals + Events
Venice Film Festival Debuts With Fewer Hollywood Stars and Face Masks Required
September 1, 2020 01:43 PM
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Nicole Winfield
The New American Perimeter Trail Will Be the Longest Hiking Route in the U.S.
Hiking + Cycling
The New American Perimeter Trail Will Be the Longest Hiking Route in the U.S.
September 1, 2020 12:52 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Is Open Again—Here’s What It’s Like to Visit
Museums + Galleries
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Is Open Again—Here’s What It’s Like to Visit
August 31, 2020 08:19 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Japan’s “Flying Car” Gets Off Ground, With a Person Aboard
The Future of Travel
Japan’s “Flying Car” Gets Off Ground, With a Person Aboard
August 31, 2020 03:10 PM
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Yuri Kageyama
The Fanny Pack I’m Not Embarrassed to Wear in Public
Packing Tips + Gear
The Fanny Pack I’m Not Embarrassed to Wear in Public
August 28, 2020 03:37 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Even as Masks Are Required Throughout Paris, Tour de France Will Go On
Tips + News
Even as Masks Are Required Throughout Paris, Tour de France Will Go On
August 27, 2020 03:43 PM
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Angela Charlton
Redwoods Survive Wildfire at California’s Oldest State Park
Outdoor Adventure
Redwoods Survive Wildfire at California’s Oldest State Park
August 27, 2020 03:08 PM
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Martha Mendoza
Why Lake Como Will Forever Be a Dream Destination
Hotels
Why Lake Como Will Forever Be a Dream Destination
August 27, 2020 05:24 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
What It’s Like to Travel Across Europe as an American Right Now
Hotels
What It’s Like to Travel Across Europe as an American Right Now
August 27, 2020 04:16 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
A Stunning New Bridge Offers Vertiginous Views of Norway’s Best Waterfall
Tips + News
A Stunning New Bridge Offers Vertiginous Views of Norway’s Best Waterfall
August 26, 2020 02:21 PM
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Tim Chester
The “Flying Feminist” Who Was the First Woman to Design, Build, and Fly Her Own Plane
Air Travel News
The “Flying Feminist”: The First Woman to Design, Build, and Fly Her Own Plane
August 26, 2020 11:23 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
American Airlines to Use “Virus-Killing” Surface Coating on Planes
Air Travel News
American Airlines to Use “Virus-Killing” Surface Coating on Planes
August 26, 2020 11:15 AM
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Michelle Baran
This Limited Edition Outdoor Blanket Raises Money to Protect the Great Plains
Packing Tips + Gear
This Limited Edition Outdoor Blanket Raises Money to Protect the Great Plains
August 25, 2020 05:58 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The 8 Best Coolers to Take on Outdoor Adventures
Packing Tips + Gear
The 8 Best Coolers to Take on Outdoor Adventures
August 25, 2020 11:40 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Alaska Visitors Can Provide Coronavirus Test Results to Skip Quarantine
COVID + Travel
Alaska Visitors Can Provide Coronavirus Test Results to Skip Quarantine
August 25, 2020 12:05 AM
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Michelle Baran
Los Angeles Encourages Staycations With Dozens of Hotel and Restaurant Deals
COVID + Travel
Los Angeles Encourages Staycations With Dozens of Hotel and Restaurant Deals
August 24, 2020 06:30 PM
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Tim Chester
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