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Train running by colorful houses on cliff overlooking sea.
Train Travel
I’ve Spent More Than 20 Years in Italy. These Are the 6 Beautiful Train Rides I Always Recommend
Trundle past the Dolomites, Lake Como, and the Mediterranean on these gorgeous Italian train rides.
October 16, 2026 06:12 PM
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Erica Firpo
Sunset light shining on Notre-Dame Cathedral as a boat glides along the Seine River in the foreground
Air Travel News
For the First Time, You Can Fly Nonstop to Paris from These U.S. Cities
October 16, 2026 05:05 PM
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Bailey Berg
Marcus Whitman Hotel interior with fireplace
Hotel News + Openings
The 9 Best Historic Hotels in the United States in 2026 and Why Each Is Worth Traveling For
October 16, 2026 03:26 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
Left: Prince Rupert Bay; right: Free Up Farm
Food + Drink
The Caribbean’s “Nature Island” Is Also Its Next Farm-to-Table Destination
October 16, 2026 03:19 PM
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Chadner Navarro
Route 66 pavement markers in Amboy, California.
Road Trips
6 Ghost Towns to Visit Along Route 66
October 16, 2026 01:24 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Three rows of JetBlue's BlueFirst seats
Air Travel News
JetBlue’s New First Class Is Now on Sale
October 15, 2026 06:41 PM
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Rachel Chang
An airport and airplanes covered in snow
Air Travel News
10 Types of Flight Delays That Your Airline Will No Longer Be Responsible for—and the Perks You Will Lose
October 15, 2026 06:16 PM
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Harriet Baskas
Oregon coast
Road Trips
Where to Go for Spring Break: 5 Great U.S. Road Trips for Every Family
February 28, 2026 02:07 PM
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Terry Ward
Sunset over shell beach.
Outdoor Adventure
A Guide to Outdoor Adventure in Sonoma County
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Trending News
U.S. Civil Rights Trail Adds 6 New Southern Sites, Including Loving Case Courthouse and Nashville Museums
February 27, 2026 04:48 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
National Park of American Samoa, Tutuila island, American Samoa, South Pacific
National Parks
This Remote U.S. National Park Is Home to Bats, Beaches, and Tropical Rainforests
February 27, 2026 03:02 PM
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Maggie Fuller
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Where to Go in Spring
10 Best Places to Travel in May
February 27, 2026 05:20 AM
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Mark Ellwood
A field of tulips, with bands of pink, white, yellow, orange, green, and red flowers
Where to Go in Spring
Celebrate the Return of Spring With the Netherlands’ Most Beautiful Tulips. Here’s Where to See Them.
February 27, 2026 02:51 AM
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Chris Schalkx
Striking view of Torres del Paine National Park with large jagged peaks basking in a sunny glow and dusted with sections of snow rising behind a body of water and shrub-filled flatlands in the foreground
Trending News
You Can Win a Free Trip to Chile by Volunteering to Help Build a Patagonia Trail—but You’ll Have to Act Fast
February 26, 2026 05:21 PM
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Bailey Berg
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo
Where to Go in Spring
Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Starts Soon—Here’s When and Where to Go, and How to Avoid the Crowds
February 26, 2026 11:09 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
View of the Amaterasu Railway cars on Japan's highest bridge with mountains in the background.
Destination Spotlight
Seek Nature, Onsen, and Food Culture on This Less-Visited Japanese Island
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View of rocks and a pond a the Garden at Adachi Musem of Art
Destination Spotlight
This Quiet Coastal Region is Only 1.5 Hours from Tokyo
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Exterior of the Langham, London.
Hotels
The Hotel Brand That Transformed Modern Hospitality
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This beach in the Philippines is one of the best in the world, chosen by voters and experts.<br/>
International Beaches
7 Best Beaches in the World Right Now, With Fiery Rocks, Protected Waters, and an Island You Can Walk To
February 25, 2026 02:45 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - MAY 5, 2013: Old buildings on Munsterplatz, the central square of Freiburg, Baden-Wurttemberg
Where to Go in Spring
10 Places to Go in Spring Without the Peak Season Crowds
February 25, 2026 11:45 AM
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Tanvi Chheda
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Trending News
Want Your Own “Private” Island in Sweden? This New Contest Makes It Possible
February 25, 2026 11:06 AM
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Bailey Berg
Black and white image of a beverage cart on an airplane featuring a coffee pot and a few other drinks
Trending News
You May Want to Think Twice About Drinking Coffee on a Plane
February 25, 2026 09:56 AM
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Michelle Baran
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Trending News
An 820-Foot Skywalk Just Reopened Atop One of Milan’s Most Beloved Landmarks
February 24, 2026 03:08 PM
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Marianna Cerini
Downtown Nashville city skyline building view along the Cumberland River. Photo taken in Nashville Tennessee during a cloudy autumn day
4 Days In
4 Days in Nashville: 100-Layer Doughnuts, a Century-Old Print Shop, and Custom Cowboy Hats
February 24, 2026 07:25 AM
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Jillian Dara
An exterior view of a busy Parisian cafe.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do You Tip in France? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give
February 24, 2026 01:59 AM
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Lily Heise
Aerial view over Los Muertos Beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with numerous umbrellas on the beach and hotels lining the waterfront and up into the nearby hillsides
Trending News
Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico Right Now? Security Experts Weigh in Following Cartel Upheaval
February 23, 2026 04:26 PM
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Jeri Clausing
A Global Entry card emerges from a colorful wallet
Air Travel News
Are Global Entry and TSA PreCheck Operating as Normal? Here’s the Latest
February 23, 2026 04:02 PM
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Michelle Baran
resorts line the coastline of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Ocean Cruises
A Unique Cruise Loophole Allows Americans to Sail to Some Foreign Countries Without a Passport
February 20, 2026 07:04 PM
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Fran Golden
The lobby area of the W Hollywood hotel with green carpeting and art deco-style couches and a large dramatic gold-yellow ceiling feature or chandelier hanging over the bar
Loyalty + Rewards
The Best U.S. Hotels to Book in 2026 Using Your Loyalty Rewards
February 20, 2026 03:36 PM
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Paul Rubio
Sun rising up behind a United airplane parked at an airport with stairs leading up to the door and mountains in the background
Air Travel News
United Just Drastically Changed How Miles Are Earned
February 20, 2026 02:11 PM
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Chris Dong
Sunset view of Lisbon old town on Tagus river with medieval buildings and castle. Lisboa, Portugal skyline. Travel destination
Cities We Love
Why Lisbon Is Impossible to Resist Right Now
February 20, 2026 12:45 PM
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Chadner Navarro
Yosemite Falls at Yosemite National Park with granite cliffs and pine trees all around
National Parks
Yosemite, Arches, and Glacier National Parks Have All Changed Their Entry Requirements for 2026
February 19, 2026 06:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
Traveler at the airport. Silhouette of a woman waiting for a plane
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The U.S. Airports and Routes Most Likely to Face Delays, According to New Data
February 19, 2026 05:53 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Flagstaff Lowell Observatory at night
Astrotourism
6 Pampered Stargazing Experiences Near Cities, With Heated Seats or Outdoor Tasting Menus
February 19, 2026 03:13 PM
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Olivia Young
Sailing yachts, corinthian bonifacio yacht rendering (L); Orient Express Corinthian Desk &amp; Daybed (R)
Cruise
The Most Anticipated New Cruise Ships of 2026
February 19, 2026 03:11 PM
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Jeri Clausing
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