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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
Top deck of an Oceania Cruises ship in port with the pool and ample white loungers in view
Ocean Cruises
Don’t Want to Cruise With Kids? Sail on These Adult-Focused Cruise Ships
January 30, 2026 04:50 PM
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Fran Golden
Wide angle view of the flowing sulfurous water at the hot water field (Yubatake) at Kusatsu Onsen hot spring resort in Gunma, Japan, on a cloudy day.
National Parks
This National Park in Japan Has Hundreds of Hot Spring Pools and the Country’s Most Popular Onsen
January 30, 2026 03:17 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Airport terminal under snowfall in winter.
Air Travel News
After Thousands of Canceled Flights, Here’s What Stranded Travelers Learned From Winter Storm Fern
January 30, 2026 01:04 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
Ritz Paris
Hotels We Love
The World’s 19 Most Romantic Hotels
January 30, 2026 12:39 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
A group of costumed celebrators at Carnival in Bermuda.
Art + Culture
A First-Timer’s Guide to Bermuda’s Carnival
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The Winter Garden at the Carlton with hanging plants and green banquettes
Stay Here Next
A Milan Grande Dame Hotel Is Reborn—Just in Time for Italy’s Olympics
January 30, 2026 11:58 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Food + Drink
This Caribbean Food Festival Wasn’t Made for Tourists—and That’s Why It’s So Good
January 30, 2026 09:26 AM
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Nikki Miller-Ka
A bright red trolley in Prague, Czech Republic, with a vintage red car in the background and historic buildings all around
Travel Tips + Etiquette
6 Tips for Travelers Who Want to Move Abroad—and Companies That Will Help You Do It
January 29, 2026 06:58 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Suyian Lodge outdoor lounge area with fireplace and view of the Suyian Conservancy
Stay Here Next
At This New Lodge in Kenya, Elusive Black Leopards Get the Attention—but a Slower Safari Is the Real Reward
January 29, 2026 06:02 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
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Road Trips
If You Can Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial in Only One Place, Make It This City
January 29, 2026 05:26 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Visitors at the poppy fields near the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve in Lancaster, Calif., Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Where to Go in Spring
These California Destinations Could Have a Superbloom This Year, Plus Where to Find Wildflowers in the State
January 29, 2026 01:46 PM
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Deb Hopewell
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Trending News
One Year After the L.A. Wildfires, How and Why to Visit the Hardest-Hit Areas
January 29, 2026 01:37 PM
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Juliana Shallcross
A tent bathroom at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, in Punta Mita, Mexico, with large soaking tub and views of the Pacific Ocean
Hotels
To Understand Hotel Luxury, Look at the Bathroom
January 29, 2026 11:48 AM
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Mark Ellwood
Socotra, Yemen - January 19, 2025: Discovering Socotra Islands breathtaking landscapes and coastlines on an adventure
Longreads
Can the “Galápagos of the Arabian Sea” Survive Its Popularity?
January 29, 2026 11:10 AM
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Rachel Nuwer
Aerial photo of Buckhead neighborhood at Sunset (L); Pastries at Little Tart Bakeshop (R)
4 Days In
Whiskey Slushies, Green Eggs, and Georgia Shrimp: 4 Days Eating Your Way Through Atlanta
January 29, 2026 10:47 AM
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Lia Picard
Bird's-eye view looking straight down upon boats in the water in Dubrovnik with ancient stone buildings and structures in view
Trending News
Travel Advisors on How Best to Maximize Your Federal Vacation Days—and Where to Go to Avoid Crowds When You Do
January 28, 2026 06:18 PM
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Terry Ward
An illuminated black sign at the airport with most yellow letters reads "Real ID Are You Ready?"
Air Travel News
Still Don’t Have a Real ID? You’ll Need to Pay a Fee to Get Through the Airport Starting in February
January 28, 2026 01:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
Holland America Line's 'MS Nieuw Amsterdam' ship sailing through Alaska's Inside Passage with green snow-capped mountains all around
Cruise
The Best Alaska Cruises to Book in 2026, From New Luxury Yachts to Nature-Focused Expeditions
January 28, 2026 01:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
Community Sauna - Camberwell
Health + Wellness
My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Talk to Strangers in the Sauna
January 27, 2026 01:42 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
Makkum, The Netherlands-February 2021; View over the frozen water of the IJsselmeer close to Makkum with four recreational ice boats on the ice and endless ice landscape in the back
Winter Sports
What to Do With All This Cold? Race Sailboats Across Frozen Lakes, From New York to Finland
January 27, 2026 12:50 PM
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Francesca Krempa
View of a train passing by the Mediterranean, with pastel houses on cliffs on the righthand side
Train Travel
Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Rides Roll Along the Mediterranean, Past Fjords, and Across the Highlands
January 27, 2026 06:59 AM
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Catherine Bennett
Left: Airplane landing with a golden light of sunset; right: View of Madrid during the sunset
Air Travel News
Want to Fly Business Class to Europe for Less? Try This Airline You’ve Never Heard of
January 26, 2026 09:08 PM
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Barbara Peterson
A gate area at London Heathrow airport
Air Travel News
Getting Through Security at London’s Heathrow Airport Just Got Much Easier
January 26, 2026 06:30 PM
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Blane Bachelor
A person viewed from behind skiing in Antarctica with a backpack on with neon rope on it, and snowy landscapes all around
Expedition Cruises
Cruises Are Boring? On These Sailings, You Can Ski in Antarctica, Hike the Himalayas, and Bike Through Europe
January 26, 2026 05:49 PM
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Andrea Zelinski
St. Ninians Isle
Health + Wellness
My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Bring Your Dog
January 26, 2026 04:30 AM
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Lottie Gross
Left: Boca Chita Lighthouse Biscayne National Park; right: EVERGLADES, USA - NOVEMBER 30, 2013: group of international tourists leaving from the airboat pier. The Everglades are a natural region of wetlands in the southern portion of the US state of Florida.
National Parks
Which Florida National Park Fits You Better? Everglades Versus Biscayne
January 23, 2026 06:19 PM
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Jesse Scott
A rendering of a hot tub, outdoor shower, and two-person lounger on a outdoor deck that will be part of the spa area on the new Amangati yacht
Cruise News
Aman Is Launching a Wellness-Focused Luxury Yacht That Will Sail in Europe Next Year—and Bookings Are Now Open
January 23, 2026 05:07 PM
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Jessica Puckett
An airport and airplanes covered in snow
Air Travel News
Here’s What to Do as Soon as Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed
January 23, 2026 03:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
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