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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
The Milky Way viewed from Arches National Park with red rocks and a rock arch formation as well as desert brush in the foreground
Trending News
This Canyon-Filled Wonderland Is America’s Newest Stargazing Hot Spot
June 19, 2024 09:51 AM
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Anna Fiorentino
A small wooden boat with a flag tied to an anchor in the sand and soaring island rocks in the background on the beach in Phuket, Thailand
Trending News
One of Our Favorite Southeast Asian Countries Just Launched a Digital Nomad Visa
June 19, 2024 09:08 AM
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Bailey Berg
Woman at a train station carry on a backpack and a red hard-shell suitcase
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024
June 19, 2024 09:03 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Two hard-shell suitcases with luggage tags on them
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The One Thing You Should Do Before You Check Your Bag
June 19, 2024 08:56 AM
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Bailey Berg
View of an economy cabin on a JetBlue airplane from the rear of the plane looking forward
Air Travel News
Does This Fare Change Make JetBlue’s Basic Economy Better?
June 18, 2024 07:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
Umbrellas at Al Mure, Abruzzo, Italy
Off The Tourist Trail
Yes, You Can Actually Enjoy Italy Without the Crowds. Here’s How.
June 18, 2024 01:27 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Historical downtown area of Charleston, South Carolina, USA at twilight.
Cities We Love
In Charleston, a Modern Art Scene Thrives
June 18, 2024 12:25 PM
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Ellen Schmedinghoff
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Cities We Love
Seattle Is Booming—Here’s How Locals Are Keeping the Emerald City Green
June 18, 2024 12:20 PM
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Allison Williams
Sign,Bahama,Village,In,Key,West,,Florida,,Usa.
History + Culture
Another Side of Key West? Its Rich Black History
June 18, 2024 09:57 AM
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Victoria M. Walker
The pool at Le Sirenuse in Italy is flanked by daybeds on one side and balconied rooms on the other side.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 15 Best Hotels in Italy
June 18, 2024 09:53 AM
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Erica Firpo
Man standing up to knees in natural quicksand river. He is wearing a bathing suit and the mud is all around.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Quicksand Is a Real Thing. Here’s What You Need to Know.
June 18, 2024 08:57 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
Woman stands alone in silhouette with a suitcase inside an airport terminal
Air Travel News
If There’s a Death in Your Family, These Airlines Offer Discounted Fares
June 18, 2024 05:05 AM
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Bailey Berg
Kyoto Japan
Ocean Cruises
6 Best Japan Cruises for Every Type of Traveler
June 17, 2024 07:00 PM
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Fran Golden
Brick home on a green lawn
History + Culture
5 Black History Landmarks in the U.S. You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
June 17, 2024 04:28 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A dining room with a long table with a white tablecloth, a framed mirror over a fireplace, and windows with puffy curtains
Hotels
9 Vacation Rentals That Will Make You Feel Like You’re in “Bridgerton”
June 17, 2024 03:05 PM
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Cat Sposato
A line of people waiting outside a Parisian boulangerie to buy bread
Travel Tips + Etiquette
8 Rules About French Etiquette From Someone Who Lived in Paris
June 17, 2024 01:15 PM
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Sara Lieberman
A U.S. passport resting atop an Apple laptop keyboard
Visas + Passports
You Can Now Renew Your Passport Online Again—Kind Of
June 14, 2024 04:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
Flag with the words "Paris 2024" shown flying with the Paris city skyline in the background.
Festivals + Events
9 Paris Olympic Activities That Are Free—No Reservations or Tickets Required
June 14, 2024 04:17 PM
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Kristy Alpert
The restaurant car on the Eastern and Oriental Express with antique red velvet dining chairs and white-linen tabletops with formal place settings and small table lamps
Trains
The Most Luxurious Train in Asia Has Returned—Here’s a First Look
June 14, 2024 02:45 PM
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Tiana Attride
The living room of the Three Bedroom Penthouse Suite at the Six Senses Kyoto features a large black and white brush painting, large white sofas, and a large terrace.
Stay Here Next
This Dreamy New Hotel in Kyoto Connects Travelers to Japanese Culture
June 14, 2024 12:19 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Stacks and rows of vintage books with leather covers with a small globe sitting on one stack of books
Books
9 Classic Travel Books to Inspire Your Next Epic Trip
June 13, 2024 11:22 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Capella Ubud's main pool, seen from above.
Hotels
The 13 Coolest Hotel Pools in the World
June 13, 2024 08:00 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
The Sagrada Família church rising up behind some trees in Barcelona with cranes and construction scaffolding on the church
Trending News
Spain’s Sagrada Família Finally Has a Completion Date
June 13, 2024 05:59 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Kayaking in Alaska
Where to Travel Next
4 Adventure-Filled, Eco-Friendly Cruises
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Lobby of an airport lounge with large pinecone art installation on the ceiling with elevators leading up to a second floor
Air Travel News
An Honest Guide to the Airport Lounges at Denver International Airport
June 13, 2024 01:07 PM
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Bailey Berg
Performers in mime attire at the Fringe advertise their shows on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh
Festivals + Events
Everything You Need to Know About the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
June 13, 2024 10:40 AM
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Shannon Reed
A side-by-side image of an Air France guest suite at CDG airport with a bed with grey and white bedding and high ceilings (left), and a modern bathroom (right)
Air Travel News
Air France Is Taking the Lounge Experience to New Heights at Charles de Gaulle
June 12, 2024 09:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
Packing the No Reception Club Duffel bag with interior built-in dividers
Packing Tips + Gear
Trust Me, You Need This Family-Friendly Duffel Bag—Even if You Don’t Have Kids
June 12, 2024 06:17 PM
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Michelle Baran
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