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A bed up against a window with an American Airline airplane within view through the window at 'Wait ‘n’ Rest' in Miami Airport
Air Travel News
Miami Just Became the First U.S. Airport to Open These Design-Forward, Hourly Nap Rooms
An inviting bed within the terminal sure beats an uncomfortable snooze atop a row of gate chairs.
March 16, 2026 05:22 PM
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Chris Dong
L-R clockwise: Hôtel du Couvent room; Puspa Anggareni of Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape; Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape exterior; Veronica Marquina of Awasi Mendoza; Awasi Mendoza exterior; Shernette Crichton of Half Moon; The Oyster Box exterior entrance; Dee Patel of the Hermitage hotel
Hotels
Women Make Up Most of the Hotel Workforce. These Leaders Are Making Sure They Run Them, Too.
March 16, 2026 04:44 PM
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Heidi Mitchell
Active lava flows at Hawaiʻi's Volcanoes National Park
Trending News
Eruption Followed by Severe Weather at Hawai‘i’s Volcanoes National Park—What to Know
March 16, 2026 04:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
Castle Hot Springs in Arizona - grounds shot with mountains in the background and palm trees and a pool
Hotel News + Openings
Few Hotels and Restaurants Join Relais & Châteaux Each Year. Here Are the Latest Additions—and How They Got In
March 16, 2026 10:17 AM
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Vicki Denig
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People
How One Safari Company Is Training More Women to Guide
March 13, 2026 06:49 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
An airplane flying among large white clouds with a collage of colorful price stickers adorning the image
Air Travel News
How the Middle East War Is Affecting Airfares
March 13, 2026 06:21 PM
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Barbara Peterson
People sitting on park benches overlooking the waterfront and skyscraper of Toronto
Trending News
More Americans Are Now Eligible for a Canadian Passport Thanks to a Newly Passed Law
March 13, 2026 04:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
A rendering of a bar with floor to ceiling windows at andBeyond Suyian Lodge in Kenya
Hotels
A Luxury Safari Lodge Debuts in Kenya—With Rare Black Leopard Sightings, Camel Treks, and Samburu Experiences
July 01, 2025 11:17 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Block Island's Mohegan Bluffs
Art + Culture
This Tiny New England Island Is Filled With Literal Treasure—Here’s How to Find It
July 01, 2025 11:15 AM
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Stacey Leasca
A lounge area at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge with stone fireplaces and floor to ceiling windows.
Stay Here Next
Ski Runs, Saunas, and Summer Trails: A New Lodge for All Seasons in British Columbia
July 01, 2025 11:09 AM
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Carolyn B. Heller
The Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, a golden three-story pavilion with traditional Japanese architecture sitting on the edge of a pond and surrounded by sculpted Japanese gardens and walkways
Trending News
Japan Airlines Is Giving Away Free Domestic Flights to International Travelers—Is the Deal Worth It?
June 30, 2025 06:33 PM
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Bailey Berg
An aerial view of Bora Bora in French Polynesia's Society Islands with a few lush green islands, including some with larger mountains in the background, and some overwater bungalows in the foreground
Cruise
13 Gorgeous South Pacific Island Destinations for Every Type of Traveler—and the Cruises That Sail There
June 30, 2025 06:32 PM
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Jeri Clausing
The River Danube bisects Hungary, a chain bridge connecting the hilly, western half of the city called Buda with the flat, eastern part called Pest.
Where to Go in Fall
11 Best Places to Travel in September
June 30, 2025 03:00 PM
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Mark Ellwood
A beach with a wall of rocks and dry grass and people swimming
Where to Travel Next
7 Places in Italy You Should Visit in 2025
June 30, 2025 12:24 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
A historic photo of the Mad Tea Party spinning teacups ride at Disneyland
Family Travel
As Disneyland Turns 70, These Are the Park’s Best Historic Rides—and the Most Exciting New Attractions
June 27, 2025 05:18 PM
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Michelle Baran
Beautiful sunset over Bologna, Italy cityscape
Visas + Passports
The Secret Hack for Staying in a Country Longer
June 27, 2025 11:55 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Nature does most of the wellness work at Prospect hotel.
Stay Here Next
Sauna Rituals, Lake Plunges, and Cabins From $175—All a 3-Hour Drive From NYC
June 27, 2025 11:23 AM
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Danielle Hallock
A sightseeing boat full of tourists cruises along a sail boat-lined canal in Copenhagen.
Cities We Love
This European Capital Was Just Rated the Most Livable City in the World
June 26, 2025 07:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
Devils Lake State Park, Devils Lake, hiking, walking, Devils Doorway, East Bluff Trail, couple, smiling
Where to Travel Next
This Midwestern Road Trip Takes in Scenic Small Towns and Landscapes That Inspired Frank Lloyd Wright
June 26, 2025 02:43 PM
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Elaine Glusac
An iPhone screen displaying a digital passport
Air Travel News
Should You Ditch Your Passport and Real ID Thanks to Apple’s New Digital ID?
June 26, 2025 01:32 PM
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Kinsey Gidick
One of the best ways to see the Northern Lights is aboard a Hurtigruten cruise.
Cruise
The Best Way to See Northern Lights in Norway
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Longreads
The Mayor of the Corner Has Seen It All
June 26, 2025 11:33 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Telluride, Colorado
Outdoor Adventure
There’s More to Telluride Than Trails and Ski Lifts
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A Seabourn chef in a white coat standing in front of an olive stand at a market speaking with someone (seen from behind) who is wearing a hat
Cruise
Are Shore Excursions Worth It? Our Cruise Expert Weighs In
June 25, 2025 07:14 PM
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Fran Golden
Milwaukee, WI USA - June 01, 2022: The Milwaukee Public Market and downtown area bustle with activity; vehicles and pedestrians.
Food + Drink
This Midwestern City Is Known for Butter Burgers, Bratwurst, and Custard—Here Are the Essential Meals to Try
June 25, 2025 02:44 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Aman Rosa Alpina reopens in July 2025 following a top-to-bottom renovation. The hotel has a wooden facade and sits amid rocky peaks.
Hotels
The Dolomites Are Getting 3 Luxury Hotels Before the Winter Olympics, With Alpine Jacuzzis and Dreamy Views
June 25, 2025 11:14 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Longreads
Who Gets to Decide What Names Go on Digital Maps?
June 25, 2025 10:01 AM
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Sonya Bennett-Brandt
The front half of a Qatar Airways aircraft seen in the air with the wheels down
Air Travel News
Can You Fly Through the Middle East Right Now? The Current State of Air Travel in the Region
June 24, 2025 07:28 PM
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Blane Bachelor
View of a street in old town Tallinn, Estonia lined with numerous historic buildings and storefronts with red tiled roofs
Cruise
Sailings That Will Make You Smarter—the Case for Taking a “Nerd” Cruise
June 24, 2025 06:54 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Young people relaxing on the grass at Hampstead Heath
4 Days In
How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend in London, According to Locals
June 24, 2025 01:43 PM
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Emma John
Rocky hill with some trees, turquoise water with white rock jetty, buildings with orange roofs, and some boats
Where to Travel Next
Where to Avoid the Summer Travel Crowds in France
June 24, 2025 12:35 PM
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Sophie Friedman
New York City took first place again in 2022.
Cities We Love
America’s Best Cities of 2025
June 24, 2025 09:24 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
A map of the Middle East with Iran in focus and the rest of the region a bit blurred out
Trending News
U.S. Issues Worldwide Travel Alert—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
June 23, 2025 06:39 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Aerial view of the Seixal region of Portugal's Madeira island, featuring a plateau dotted with homes dramatically jutting out into the ocean from a valley nestled between soaring green mountains
Air Travel News
You Can Now Fly Directly to One of Europe’s Most Underrated Island Destinations
June 23, 2025 02:49 PM
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Chris Dong
Mari Vineyards grows and produces Italian-style reds.
Food + Drink
No One Thought This State Would Start Making Some of the Best Wine in the U.S.
June 23, 2025 12:33 PM
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Alexandra Gillespie
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