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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 spire of the Copenhagen Old Stock Exchange on fire with billowing smoke
Trending News
One of Copenhagen’s Most Iconic Buildings Has Been Destroyed by Fire—Here’s What to Know
April 19, 2024 12:39 PM
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Blane Bachelor
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Family Travel
5 Places to Travel Abroad With Your Kids This Year
April 19, 2024 11:09 AM
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Tim Chester
Korres Foaming Cream Cleanser bottle on a Greek beach scene
Health + Wellness
This Greek Beauty Brand Transports Me to the Islands
April 19, 2024 10:03 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Aerial view of beach and town
Longreads
Is Zero-Waste Travel Actually Even Possible?
April 19, 2024 09:55 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
On certain peak days in 2024, you won't be allowed to enter Yosemite National Park without an advance reservation.
Sustainable Travel
Climate Change Is Here. Are National Parks Ready?
April 19, 2024 09:54 AM
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Hannah Singleton
Head to the beaches of Bartolome Island in the Galapagos to see hermit crabs, blue-footed boobies, and other creatures.
Sustainable Travel
I Have Climate Anxiety. Can I Travel Guilt-Free?
April 19, 2024 09:42 AM
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Anu Taranath
Airplane parked at a flooded airport
Sustainable Travel
How to Plan Travel in a Climate-Changing World
April 19, 2024 09:32 AM
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Michelle Baran
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Loyalty + Rewards
Where to Use Hotel Points for Free Stays in Major U.S. Cities
April 19, 2024 07:24 AM
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Paul Rubio
green clogs person walking on tile floor
Packing Tips + Gear
Why Clogs Are the Perfect Travel Shoe
April 18, 2024 02:02 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
This bedroom of a treehouse accommodation at Twin Farms in Vermont has floor to ceiling windows with views of the area's birch forest.
Stay Here Next
Treehouses for Grown-Ups? Yes, Please. A Review of Vermont’s Elevated New Lodgings
April 18, 2024 12:59 PM
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Greg Sullivan
The Seabourn Pursuit in Kuri Bay in the Western Australia's Kimberley region
Expedition Cruises
Indigenous Landowners in Kimberley, Australia, to Serve as Stewards of a New Luxury Cruise Ship
April 18, 2024 11:45 AM
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Susan B. Barnes
Low dunes and seagrass frame one of Amelia Island’s serene beaches.
Where to Travel Next
5 Lesser-Known Gems You Shouldn’t Miss on This Florida Barrier Island
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Sunset in Australia with a bubble tent and outdoor bath in the foreground
Hotels
Go Stargazing at These Bubble Hotels and Airbnbs Around the World
April 17, 2024 04:48 PM
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Maya Kroth
Accommodations at Singita Mara River Tented Camp in Tanzania feature canvas walls and large king-size beds with gauze netting.
Stay Here Next
Great Migration Without Crowds? That’s the Promise of This Refurbished Safari Camp in Tanzania
April 17, 2024 12:54 PM
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Jane Broughton
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Food + Drink
7 Rooftop Bars with the Best Drinks (and Views) of Asheville
April 17, 2024 12:37 PM
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Erin McGrady
A black and white ice breaker ship sailing in royal blue waters
Cruise News
Is the Future of Cruising . . . Nuclear?
April 17, 2024 09:14 AM
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Scott Laird
modern adobe-style homes dotted among the green trees and mountains by Santa Fe
Cities We Love
Art, Adventure, Spas, and Chiles: The Best Things to Do in Santa Fe
April 17, 2024 08:36 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
The best Airbnbs in Costa Rica take advantage of the country's abundant nature and unbeatable views.
Hotels
From Surf Towns to Cloud Forests, These Are Costa Rica’s Dreamiest Airbnbs
April 16, 2024 06:18 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
The New American Perimeter Trail Will Be the Longest Hiking Route in the U.S.
Hiking + Cycling
An Expert Hiker’s Guide to the 3 Most Legendary Trails in the U.S.
April 16, 2024 05:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
Stone exterior of the Ahwahnee in Yosemite
Hotels
7 Great Camps and Remote Lodges Across the United States
April 16, 2024 04:47 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
The 223-passenger paddlewheeler American Empress with a bright red bow
Cruise News
After an Iconic River Cruise Line Shuts Down, Here’s What You Should Know About Protecting Your Cruise Booking
April 16, 2024 02:32 PM
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Bailey Berg
Kauai spots like Kōke'e State Park are easier to explore in July, when the island receives less rain.
Outdoor Adventure
Reserve a Spot at These Stunning U.S. State Park Campgrounds Before It’s Too Late
April 15, 2024 07:12 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Beach in Bahamas as seen from above with turquoise and white striped umbrellas
Air Travel News
Getting to the Caribbean From the West Coast Is Now Easier Than Ever
April 12, 2024 06:53 PM
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Bill Fink
Videos
5 Easy Ways to Pack Less When You Travel [VIDEO]
April 12, 2024 06:06 PM
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Jessie Beck
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Where to Travel Next
The Sweetest Small Towns in California
April 12, 2024 04:36 PM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
A black marble covered sprawling bathroom with double vanity and large window in the Regent Suite on the Seven Seas Splendor
Cruise News
The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Runs Up to Nearly $1 Million Per Person And Will Sail to 40 Countries
April 11, 2024 06:34 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Rooftop view of historic homes in Montepulciano, Italy with a green countryside in the background
Visas + Passports
Italy Just Launched a New Digital Nomad Visa—Here’s How to Apply
April 11, 2024 03:30 PM
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Erica Firpo
A man in a backpack walking through a red shrine entrance in Shingu, Japan.
Hiking + Cycling
This Epic Hike in Japan Takes You Through Ancient Shrines, Onsen Towns, and Magical Forests
April 10, 2024 07:14 PM
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Miranda Smith
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