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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
Castle of Torrechiara in Italy. Aerial view
Hiking + Cycling
This 93-Mile Italian Hike Leads to Medieval Monasteries—and Lunches Cooked by Nuns
December 11, 2025 01:02 PM
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Alessio Perrone
Long, wide tunnel walkway at airport with blue and purple lighting and passengers, plus moving walkways on each side
Longreads
People Who Hate Airports Can’t See What Makes Them Magical
December 11, 2025 11:02 AM
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Heather Radke
A staircase with blue railing and photographs lining the wall in the foreground and a check-in desk in the background with a sign that says "just ask" above it at the new JetBlue lounge at JFK
Air Travel News
We Got a Sneak Peek of JetBlue’s First-Ever Airport Lounge—Here’s What We Loved (and Didn’t)
December 11, 2025 08:26 AM
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Chris Dong
Passengers explore New Island in the Falklands on an Atlas Ocean Voyages repositioning cruise.
Cruise
The “Secret” Cruises That Will Bring You to Off-the-Beaten-Path Ports
December 10, 2025 05:30 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Large numbers of orange- and rust-colored hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah blanketed in snow
Trending News
The 2026 National Park Free Days See MLK and Juneteenth Swapped Out for Flag Day and Other Holidays
December 10, 2025 01:11 PM
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Bailey Berg
Rendering: Zannier Bendor - Soukana Pool - © Zannier Hotels
Hotel News + Openings
Once a Riviera Icon, This Private French Island Is About to Be Reborn
December 10, 2025 11:39 AM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Millions of participants gather at Times Square in New York City to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Holiday Travel
7 Festive Places to Visit for New Year’s Celebrations
December 10, 2025 03:56 AM
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Lottie Gross
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Epic Trips
On This Remote Canadian Island, There Are More Wild Horses Than Humans
December 9, 2025 10:31 AM
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Jennifer Hope Choi
A red train curves among the Alps on n a sunny winter day
Train Travel
8 Exciting New Sleeper Train Routes Launching Across Europe
December 8, 2025 06:16 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Aerial view of St Regis Bora Bora with mountains rising out of turquoise water in the distance
Loyalty + Rewards
Psst. You Don’t Have to Use a Credit Card to Earn Travel Rewards
December 8, 2025 03:16 PM
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Katherine Fan
Brasov, Romania - Christmas Market
River Cruises
The European Christmas Market Cruise With All the Holiday Charm but Fewer Crowds
December 8, 2025 11:52 AM
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Danielle Hallock
White woman in a red dress with white sneakers and a red and white suitcase
Packing Tips + Gear
370,000 Redditors Want You to Travel With One Bag. Here’s How to Do It.
December 8, 2025 05:20 AM
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Mae Hamilton
The Frank Gehry–designed Fondation Louis Vuitton is hosting two major exhibits featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat and Egon Schiele this fall.
Art + Architecture
9 Iconic Frank Gehry–Designed Buildings You Can Visit
December 5, 2025 05:42 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Left: Aqva aerial view; right: sailing to Burano
Hotel News + Openings
A New Floating Hotel in Venice Brings Guests to Lesser-Explored Areas of the Famed Italian City
December 5, 2025 03:25 PM
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Jenn Rice
Surfer with a surfboard goes into the ocean in winter in the background of mountains. Flakstad, Lofoten islands/Norway - 04 may 2019
Winter Sports
Après Ski on a Beach? 10 Places Where You Can Hit the Slopes and Sand in the Same Day
December 5, 2025 03:01 PM
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Andy Cochrane
PUBLIC Hotel - the roof exterior during the day
Hotels
16 Stylish New York City Hotels With Rooms Starting Under $300 a Night
December 5, 2025 09:55 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Aerial view of a series of pools flanked by palm trees and winding paths situated along the coast at the VidantaWorld resort and entertainment complex in Nuevo Vallarta
Hotel News + Openings
Can a Theme Park Be Luxurious and Uncrowded? A New VidantaWorld Park in Mexico Aims to Prove It Can
December 4, 2025 05:29 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Left: Zion National Park; right: Arches National Park
National Parks
Zion Versus Arches: How to Choose Between Utah’s Mighty National Parks
December 4, 2025 02:51 PM
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Francesca Krempa
A lit-up glamping tent beneath a night sky with the milky way visible
National Parks
Upgrade Your National Park Getaway With These 8 Gorgeous Glamping Escapes
December 4, 2025 08:28 AM
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Brooke Vaughan
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Where to Travel Next
Where to Go in 2026: Places That Are on the Rise and Off the Beaten Path
December 4, 2025 07:16 AM
A person walking along One&Only Moonlight Basin's indoor pool with wood paneling and modern loungers lining one side of the pool and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the surrounding trees along the other two sides
Hotel News + Openings
A Sprawling Spa, Heated Gondola, and Private Alpine Lakes—a New One&Only Brings Resort Luxury to Montana
December 3, 2025 06:09 PM
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Bailey Berg
A street-view shot of Times Square with cars and yellow taxis and billboard in the background
Where to Travel Next
Times Square Is Not Just for Tourists: A Surprising Guide to New York City’s Most Polarizing Neighborhood
December 3, 2025 10:36 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Jagged mountain peaks in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming with a reflecting pool of water in the foreground and pine trees bordering the image
Trending News
Foreign Visitors Will Need to Pay Much More to Enter the Most Popular U.S. National Parks in 2026
December 2, 2025 06:37 PM
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Bailey Berg
Boats sailing into and out of the Sydney Harbor with the Sydney Opera House in the background and high-rises along the shore
Air Travel News
Travel Tuesday Is Here—These Are the Best Deals on Flights, Hotels, Cruises, Tours, Luggage, and More
December 2, 2025 03:54 PM
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Bailey Berg
A turquoise and azure swimming hole surrounded by trees
Family Travel
Mexico’s Caribbean Coast Is Ideal for Kids. Here’s Where to Go and What to Do.
December 2, 2025 12:06 PM
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Sophie Friedman
People sunbathing and swimming the ocean in Hanauma Bay, Oahu with palm trees lining the beach
Packing Tips + Gear
Fly to Hawai‘i From $99, Cruises With Free Flights, Half Off National Park Lodges—Cyber Monday’s Travel Deals
December 1, 2025 02:54 PM
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Bailey Berg
Semi-circle of overwater villas arranged around circular boardwalk in turquoise waters
Hotels
6 Architecturally Ambitious Hotels Attracting Attention at This Buzzy New Beach Spot
December 1, 2025 01:29 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden surrounded by autumnal trees
Stay Here Next
At This Reimagined Spa Retreat in Germany’s Black Forest, Wellness Extends Into the Woods
December 1, 2025 07:42 AM
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Adam H. Graham
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