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Japan has so many cities worth visiting, and the national airline lets you visit as many as possible in one trip.
Air Travel News
With Airfares Climbing, Here’s How to Fly to Two Destinations for the Price of One
Airline stopover programs provide a great, affordable way to extend your trip and visit an extra city.
May 8, 2026 05:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
Suitcase on bed
Packing Tips + Gear
Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever
May 8, 2026 03:33 PM
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Shayla Martin
A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
Do I Really Have to Get President Trump’s Portrait in My Passport?
May 8, 2026 01:09 PM
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Terry Ward
A suite onboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, with a sofa and small dining table with food and champagne on it in the foreground and a double bed in the background and walls decked out with ornate wood details
Trains
What It’s Like To Travel on Europe’s Most Glamorous Train
May 8, 2026 12:45 PM
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Erica Firpo
James Turrell, As Seen Below - The Dome, a Skyspace by James Turrell. Photo: Mads Smidstrup © ARoS, 2025. From James Turrell's visit in As Seen Below, June 2025.
Art + Culture
James Turrell’s Biggest, Most Ambitious Work Is About to Open in Europe
May 8, 2026 11:52 AM
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Vanita Salisbury
Oceanwide Expeditions' MV Hondius ship as viewed from a distance
Trending News
How Concerned Should Travelers Be About Hantavirus? We Asked Infectious Disease Experts
May 7, 2026 05:25 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Peggy's Cove, NS, Canada
Weekend Getaways
This Maritime City Has Canada’s Most Artsy Harbor, Plus Great Lobster Joints and Titanic Lore
May 7, 2026 02:49 PM
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Darcy Rhyno
Wooden cabin exterior surrounded by trees
Wooden cabin exterior surrounded by trees
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
Capital One Lounge JFK coffee counter with illustrated coffee sign a the top, shelves of bagels, and a red wood counterfront
Air Travel News
Now Open: The Newest Capital One Lounge May Make You Want to Miss Your Flight
June 23, 2025 09:43 AM
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Paul Rubio
A suite at the Ritz Paris hotel with soaring ceilings, and a bed, sofa, and furnishings all reminiscent of 17th century opulence in muted tones of blue, gold, and off-white
Loyalty + Rewards
Chase Sapphire Reserve’s Annual Fee Is Increasing to $795. Is It Still Worth It?
June 20, 2025 06:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
Red and white homes and buildings dot the waterfront with soaring rocky cliffs in the background and green foliage in the foreground in Lofoten, Norway
Trending News
This Scandinavian Country Will Tax Tourists After Record-Breaking Visitor Surge
June 20, 2025 02:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Are concerns about airplane safety warranted or overblown?
Air Travel News
Following Yet Another Plane Crash, How Worried Should We Be About Flying Right Now?
June 19, 2025 12:24 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Two people stand of the base of and looking up at the statue of York in Louisville, Kentucky, with high-rise buildings in the background
Trending News
This Southern State Just Unveiled a New Black Heritage Trail That Highlights Dozens of Significant Sites
June 19, 2025 12:17 PM
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Tykesha Spivey Burton
The Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has frescoed ceilings and a private terrace
The Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has frescoed ceilings and a private terrace
Hotels We Love
These Are the 12 Best Hotels in Florence
June 19, 2025 09:38 AM
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Laura Rysman
People walking through a terminal at Miami International Airport
Trending News
This U.S. Airport Just Turned Global Entry Into an Easy, Pre-Flight Errand
June 18, 2025 07:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
A field of pink and yellow wildflowers greet a hiker in Telluride, as she hikes past a waterfall, trees and rocky terrian.
Outdoor Adventure
Come for the Skiing, Stay for the Summers
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Trending News
Why the Louvre Temporarily Closed Its Doors This Week—and What to Know About Potential Future Disruptions
June 18, 2025 12:23 PM
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Blane Bachelor
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