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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

Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever

May 8, 2026 03:33 PM

Shayla Martin

A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.

May 8, 2026 01:09 PM

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

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

Vanita Salisbury

Oceanwide Expeditions' MV Hondius ship as viewed from a distance

May 7, 2026 05:25 PM

Jeri Clausing

Weekend Getaways

This Maritime City Has Canada’s Most Artsy Harbor, Plus Great Lobster Joints and Titanic Lore

May 7, 2026 02:49 PM

Darcy Rhyno

Off The Tourist Trail

I’m a Barcelona Local—Here’s How to Avoid Tourist Crowds

August 15, 2024 12:43 PM

Jessica Benavides Canepa

view looking into the seating area of The Residence, with a table set with finery for dining and a view out the aircraft windows

Air Travel News

Etihad’s 3-Room Residence Is the Most Exclusive Airline Cabin You Can Book. Here’s What It’s Like

August 15, 2024 10:18 AM

Blane Bachelor

A view of Bar Harbor, Maine with sailboats in the water, green rolling hills and colorful clouds

Natural Wonders

Maine’s Top Tastes and Sights According to a Local Baker

Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism

History + Culture

You Have to Leave Tokyo to Try Japan’s Best Matcha

August 14, 2024 05:15 PM

Alex Schechter

Interior view of Portland, Oregon's new main terminal with a central walkway with soaring ceilings and ample natural light flooding through intricate wood beams across the entire ceiling and several trees scattered throughout the space

Air Travel News

Portland Airport Has a New Terminal, With an Indoor Forest, Local Food and Beer, and Therapy Llamas

August 14, 2024 03:24 PM

Bailey Berg

Bright red autumn trees at sunset reflecting in the water at Scarborough Marsh in Maine

Hiking + Cycling

The Perfect Guide to Exploring Maine’s Natural Beauty, According to a Local

Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism

No trip to Bath would be complete without a visit to the Roman complex that gave the city its name.

Road Trips

The Best Day Trips From London by Train

August 14, 2024 09:32 AM

Ann Shields

A birds-eye view of rafts on a river in the Kennebec Valley in Maine

Outdoor Adventure

From Lobster Rolls to Scenic Trails, Maine’s Seasonal Adventures Await

Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism

A rectangular outdoor pool with attached hot tub is on the property of an adobe style house. Chaise lounges and striped sun umbrellas are on the pool deck

Loyalty + Rewards

You Can Now Book Premium Vacation Rentals Through Capital One Travel

August 13, 2024 12:18 PM

Paul Rubio

Dozens of sail boats, yachts and smaller boats are docked along the port of Portofino, Italy, with colorful buildings lining the shore and hills covered in greenery

Cruise

One of the Best Ways to See Italy? On These Intimate Small-Ship Cruises

August 12, 2024 07:25 PM

Brittany Chrusciel

A white building tucked into a dramatic, steep cliffside lined with rocks and trees in Fonzaso, Italy

August 12, 2024 06:20 PM

Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

9 of the Best Travel Backpacks for Your Next Trip

August 12, 2024 08:00 AM

Lyndsey Matthews

Interior image of downtown Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Air Travel News

These Are the 20 Busiest Airports in the United States

August 9, 2024 03:30 PM

Michelle Baran

Hundreds of horses stampede down a dirt road surrounded by green grass and a small creek at the C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Colorado.

Stay Here Next

Why This 100-Year-Old Ranch in Colorado Is One of America’s Most Coveted Stays

August 9, 2024 01:05 PM

Aislyn Greene

Volunteer during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, France

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to See the Next Olympics for Free

August 9, 2024 12:42 PM

Iona Brannon

A look at the Knud Rasmussen Glacier near Kulusuk in East Greenland

Travel for Good

6 Unforgettable, Adrenaline-Packed Trips for Adventure Seekers

August 9, 2024 12:37 PM

Chloe Bergé

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Towns in Ireland

August 8, 2024 02:26 PM

Vic O’Sullivan

An overwater bungalow at the St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Saudi Arabia with white lounge chairs and an infinity pool.

Hotels

Stunning Blue Waters Is Not What You’d Expect From This Up-and-Coming Destination

August 8, 2024 11:34 AM

Laura Dannen Redman

Three bottles of sunscreen in different formats on a sandy beach

Health + Wellness

Spray vs. Lotion Sunscreens: Which One Is Safer?

August 8, 2024 07:15 AM

Nathalie Alonso

Waterfalls surrounded by rocky cliffs with trees

Outdoor Adventure

This State Launched an Official Waterfall Trail—and Some Stops Are Wheelchair-Accessible

August 7, 2024 07:16 PM

Bailey Berg

4 Days In

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Copenhagen

August 7, 2024 05:27 PM

Lisa Abend

Woman dining in a small Izakaya restaurant

Solo Travel

Why Dining Out Is So Much Better When You Travel Solo

August 7, 2024 03:37 PM

Chloe Arrojado

Restaurants + Cafés

6 of the Best Things to Eat and Drink in Asheville

August 7, 2024 03:30 PM

Julie H. Case

Outdoor Adventure

Ireland Is a Stargazer’s Dream Destination—Here’s Where to Admire the Night Sky

August 6, 2024 02:32 PM

Yvonne Gordon

Airbnb recently banned indoor security cameras, so know your rights in case you find one at your next vacation rental.

August 6, 2024 01:50 PM

Stacey Lastoe

Longreads

Why Some People Are Paying to Be Left on a Desert Island—Alone

August 6, 2024 10:40 AM

Jen Rose Smith

Family Travel

The Best Weekend Getaways in the U.S. for Families

August 5, 2024 03:54 PM

Devorah Lev-Tov

Multiple people waiting for delayed flights at an airport

August 5, 2024 03:49 PM

Blane Bachelor

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