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A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
The commemorative passport begins rolling out July 6. Here’s who can get one—and who won’t.
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
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Kris Ann Valdez
A living room area with a couch, arm chairs, and a large outdoor deck within a suite on the Four Seasons I yacht
Small Ship Cruises
The New Four Seasons Yacht Takes an Approach to Pricing Not Seen on Other Cruises. Will It Work?
June 30, 2026 07:25 PM
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Fran Golden
The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back
Outdoor Adventure
Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer
June 30, 2026 06:42 PM
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Pat Tompkins
The white facade of Mission San Juan Bautista with a two-tiered bell tower with three bells on the right and a large cross in front of the building
Trending News
California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer
June 30, 2026 02:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
People walking around and making selections from a food bar at Alaska Airlines' new lounge at Portland International Airport
Air Travel News
A First Look at Alaska Airlines’ Ambitious New Airport Lounge
June 29, 2026 05:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial view of Park Hotel Vitznau beside lake in mountains
Hotels We Love
These 11 Hotels Put You in Switzerland’s Most Idyllic Settings
July 30, 2024 01:23 PM
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Adam H. Graham
A man wearing face mask while sitting into an airplane.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
COVID Is on the Rise Again. Can I Still Travel If I Test Positive?
July 30, 2024 10:58 AM
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Stacey Lastoe
A room with a view at Habitas AlUla
Hotels
4 Hotels, 4 Distinct Adventures in the Arabian Desert
July 30, 2024 09:00 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Virgin Atlantic flight attendants standing in a line in uniform. some are in red suits, some in black suits, and some in red skirts
Air Travel News
Sneakers, Tattoos, Pronoun Pins: How Flight Attendant Uniforms Are Changing With the Times
July 30, 2024 08:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial view of am monastery surrounded by green fields.
Road Trips
Testing Out the Next Evolution of EV Travel—the Electric Camper Van
July 29, 2024 04:10 PM
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Elissa Garay
A cove with cliffs, people on paddle boards, and a crowded beach
International Beaches
7 Northern European Beaches Where You Can Beat the Heat This Summer
July 29, 2024 03:44 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
The living room of the Hanover Suite at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair in London features white sofas and floral themed wallpaper.
Stay Here Next
This New London Hotel Feels Like Your Own Private Flat
July 29, 2024 02:59 PM
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Sara Hamdan
Lojel Cubo Small Carryon showing laptop sleeve flap access to main compartment. Person is pulling a white pouch out of the suitcase
Packing Tips + Gear
I’m Team Soft Luggage, But This Hardshell Carry-On May Convert Me
July 29, 2024 01:33 PM
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Billie Cohen
people on the bow of a Holland America Line ship with a large glacier floating just in front of the vessel
Cruise News
Sail From Pole to Pole on This Epic 133-Day Cruise Across 28 Countries
July 29, 2024 09:59 AM
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Bailey Berg
Jagged orange cliffs rise from the water in Australia's Kimberley region with a couple of Zodiacs riding along the edge of the cliffs at the waterline
Cruise
Connecting With Indigenous Culture on a Cruise Through Australia’s Kimberley Region
July 26, 2024 03:11 PM
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Kendall Hill
four people clinking colorful margarita drinks
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s How Much and When You Should Tip When Traveling in Mexico
July 26, 2024 12:59 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
A fairy tale like building with straw roof houses a small store and people having lunch on a terrace
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
America’s Best Small Towns for Wine Lovers
July 26, 2024 12:24 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
This tent at the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya features a plunge pool that faces the Masai Mara landscape.
Stay Here Next
Use Your Marriott Bonvoy Points on This Dreamy Safari Lodge in Kenya
July 26, 2024 11:44 AM
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Sarika Bansal
the interior of El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore in Buenos Aires. The store is in an old theater and you can see the stage, red curtains, and all the balconies where the seats used to be. The floor is lined with bookcases.
Cities We Love
5 Reasons to Go to Buenos Aires That Aren’t Steak and Wine
July 26, 2024 09:02 AM
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Billie Cohen
Image of scorched trees in Jasper National Park
Trending News
Canada’s Jasper National Park Closed Indefinitely Amid Massive Wildfires
July 25, 2024 07:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
A blue Southwest plane with orange and red stripes on the tail taking off from an airport
Air Travel News
RIP, Southwest Open Seating, You Were Both Loved and Detested
July 25, 2024 05:53 PM
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Chris Dong
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Health + Wellness
Why This Unexpected Destination Should Be Your Next Wellness Retreat
July 25, 2024 02:00 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Brandi Carlile performs onstage during the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 30th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 27, 2022 in West Hollywood, California.
Loyalty + Rewards
How to Use Points and Miles for Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences
July 25, 2024 08:00 AM
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Paul Rubio
Railroad tracks run along a flat desert and dry grassy plain with mountains in the distance and a red-, orange- and yellow-tinted sky
Trending News
A New National Park Site in Marfa Shines a Light on the Texas Town’s Mexican American History
July 24, 2024 06:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, California has sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
Hotels
5 Tips to Score a Hotel Room Upgrade
July 24, 2024 10:22 AM
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Chris Dong
Two women in traditional Latvian clothes behind a man in white clothing
Festivals + Events
9 Festivals Around the World Worth Traveling For
July 24, 2024 07:30 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Rows of colorful macarons at a bakery
Food + Drink
16 Delicious French Pastries to Try—That Aren’t Croissants
July 24, 2024 04:01 AM
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Eleanor Aldridge
Hotel building with three stories in the middle of a snowy landscape with the northern lights overhead
Hotels We Love
Plan an Iceland Adventure Around These 10 Dreamy Hotels
July 23, 2024 08:48 PM
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Elissa Garay
Qatar Airways Quad Suite that combines up to four seats and allows two seats to combine into a single bed
Air Travel News
Qatar Airways Is Launching a Highly Anticipated New Qsuite Business Seat—Here’s a Sneak Peek
July 23, 2024 06:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
A large assortment of mainly rolling luggage crowded together at an airport
Air Travel News
Are Flights Still Being Canceled Following the Microsoft Outage?
July 23, 2024 03:39 PM
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Chris Dong
A modern building with a glass wall under a pink sky
Hotels
14 Airbnb Alternatives for Every Kind of Vacation Home Seeker
July 23, 2024 09:36 AM
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Michelle Baran
A large selection of different french and italian cheeses on the counter of a small store at the market in the Bastille district.
Restaurants + Cafés
Where to Shop for Cheese in Paris
July 23, 2024 07:19 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl opens July 2024 and is located in a restored castle on Lake Fuschl in Austria.
Stay Here Next
This Castle Hotel in Austria Is a Now Reimagined Luxury Retreat
July 22, 2024 01:55 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
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