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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 BlueFirst: What to Know About the Airline’s New Domestic First Class
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
people laying down on the seats while waiting at an airport gate with views of airplanes through the windows
Air Travel News
How to Reduce Your Risk of Having a Delayed or Canceled Flight
November 25, 2024 06:30 PM
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Michelle Baran
An olive tree surrounded by armchairs and couches at the Atlanta Centurion Lounge
Loyalty + Rewards
Want to Get Free Airport Lounge Access for a Plus-One? Here’s How.
November 25, 2024 03:53 PM
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Paul Rubio
A pool on Moskito Island in the Caribbean with views of the sea and surrounding green mountains.
Hotels
The Ultimate Way to Bond With Friends? A Private, Over-the-Top Caribbean Island
November 25, 2024 02:25 PM
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Alexandra Cheney
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport featuring a row of red velvet chairs lining a counter with some two-top dining tables, photos on the walls and plants accenting the art-deco style space
Loyalty + Rewards
Chase Just Announced 5 New Upscale Lounges Opening at These U.S. Airports
November 25, 2024 01:44 PM
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Bailey Berg
rider on horseback in arena with crowd in background
Longreads
This Centuries-Old Indigenous Sport Is Having a Renaissance
November 25, 2024 08:51 AM
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Kate Nelson
The coastal Greenland town of Ilulissat with bright red homes and buildings with white trim and peaked roofs, sitting on grassy meadows and with icebergs floating out in the water
Cruise News
This 69-Day Cruise That Sails Across the Arctic Circle from Iceland to Japan Is a True Explorer’s Dream
November 22, 2024 05:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
An airplane takes off from Denver International Airport with the Rocky Mountains in the background
Air Travel News
The 15 Largest Airports in the World—and More Than Half Are in the USA
November 22, 2024 08:27 AM
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Barbara Peterson
A bright yellow Spirit Airlines airplane taxing at an airport with a JetBlue plane behind it parked at a gate, as seen from a bit of a distance with foliage in the foreground
Air Travel News
What Went Wrong at Spirit Airlines and How It Will Affect You
November 21, 2024 03:40 PM
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Stella Shon
The Northern Lights glowing in hues of red at Clear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon with the large glass dome restaurant in the foreground
Stay Here Next
What It’s Like to Stay in a Glass-Dome Hotel Near Utah’s Famed National Parks
November 21, 2024 11:36 AM
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Michelle Baran
Visitors gather around Rome's Trevi fountain during restoration with a temporary elevated walkway and no water within the fountain itself.
Trending News
Want to Throw Coins Into the Trevi Fountain? Wishful Thinking
November 20, 2024 01:47 PM
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Erica Firpo
view from below an airplane flying through sky with clouds
Air Travel News
How You Can Track Your Flight Status in Real Time
November 20, 2024 08:24 AM
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Bailey Berg
The seating area at Capital One Landing with booth tables, a luggage storage area, dynamic lighting fixture, and windows with views of the airport exterior
Air Travel News
Chef José Andrés Is Serving Up Irresistible Spanish Cuisine at This New Airport Lounge Concept
November 19, 2024 07:55 PM
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Bailey Berg
Japanese outdoor gear brand Snow Peak's Long Beach, Washington property featuring a central lodge building nestled into a meadow surrounded by forest trees
Hotel News + Openings
For a Nature-Filled Pacific Northwest Retreat, Head to These New Glamping Resorts
November 18, 2024 06:37 PM
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Bailey Berg
Rabat, Morocco. Hassan Tower is the minaret Almohad Caliphate mosque medieval ruins.
Hotels
A Less-Visited Moroccan City Is Getting the Attention of Travelers. Here’s Why.
November 18, 2024 09:15 AM
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Nicola Chilton
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Winter 2025
Where to Go in 2025
November 18, 2024 09:15 AM
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Tim Chester
Kibale Lodge has views of Uganda’s Lugembe crater lake.
Stay Here Next
Channel Your Inner Jane Goodall at This New Primate Lodge in Uganda
November 18, 2024 09:14 AM
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Lisa Kadane
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Family Travel
I’ve Spent Many Happy Summers With My Kids in the Florida Keys. These Are the Best Outdoor Adventures.
November 15, 2024 04:08 PM
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Terry Ward
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, a side view from the river at sunset
Trending News
Notre-Dame Is Reopening December 7. Here’s How to Visit for Free
November 15, 2024 01:30 PM
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Kimberley Lovato
Two people wearing robes on a deck outside of a sauna surrounded by trees and snow in Minnesota.
Health + Wellness
This State Is a Must-Visit for Winter Wellness
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Frankenmuth, Michigan, USA - October 9, 2018: Interior of Bronner's Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth Bronner's bills itself as the worlds largest Christmas store with over 2 million visitors a year
Holiday Travel
Welcome to the Largest Christmas Store in the World
November 15, 2024 08:33 AM
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Bailey Berg
A deluxe room at the Hôtel Brighton in Paris with a gilded portrait and a view of green space.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 14 Best 4-Star Hotels in Paris
November 15, 2024 01:42 AM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
A view of the purple mountains reflecting in a pond at the Indian Wells Golf Resort in the Greater Palm Springs, California.
Health + Wellness
This California Destination Is the Perfect Outdoor Getaway
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A view of the pool and surrounding desert mountains at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort in the Greater Palm Springs, California
Health + Wellness
Treat Yourself to a Wellness Weekend in This Desert Oasis
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A view of the pool and patio at Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs, California.
Health + Wellness
Need a Reset? Head to This California Desert Oasis for a Mindful Retreat
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Pregnancy is a great time to travel. But being armed with good information makes the experience all the more impactful.
Packing Tips + Gear
7 Surprising Things in Afar Editors’ Carry-Ons
November 14, 2024 01:56 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Aerial view Sunset Poolbeg lighthouse in Ireland, Dublin bay Pier to Poolbeg Lighthouse in Ireland
History + Culture
7 Underrated Things to Do in Dublin
November 13, 2024 05:40 PM
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Yvonne Gordon
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Food + Drink
This Southern City Is Top of Our List for Food Right Now. Here’s Why.
November 13, 2024 04:56 PM
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Lauren Mowery
People skiing on mountain slope with peak in background
Winter Sports
No One Does It Like Us: Why My First Experience at a Winter Summit for Black Skiers Was So Invigorating
November 13, 2024 04:39 PM
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Shayla Martin
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