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What to Know About Traveling in the Caribbean’s Hurricane Season
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Caribbean Hurricane Season is Here—And This Year May Be Different
Here’s everything you need to know to have a great Caribbean vacation during hurricane season, and why this year may not be as rough.
May 16, 2026 11:52 AM
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Ann Abel
A row of four tables and blue chairs along a small nook at JetBlue's Bluhouse lounge at JFK airport
Loyalty + Rewards
These Are the Most Exciting New Airport Lounges in the U.S.
May 15, 2026 08:14 PM
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Paul Rubio
La Reina at El Rey Court
Road Trips
The 7 Best Drag Shows, Queer Nights, and Welcoming Bars Along Route 66
May 15, 2026 03:05 PM
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Matt Kirouac
A surfer rides a wave on the Eisbach canal along Munich's Englischer Garten
Trending News
You Can Once Again Watch Surfers Ride This Epic River Wave in the Middle of Munich
May 15, 2026 02:57 PM
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Kate Mann
Half Dome Hike, Yosemite
Hiking + Cycling
8 Dream Hikes in the United States (and How to Score the Permits)
May 14, 2026 06:35 PM
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Anna Mazurek
A hiker with walking poles heading under an arched rock formation in Sete Cidades National Park with trees around the trail
National Parks
A New 115-Mile Trail in Brazil Connects National Parks, Waterfalls, Caves, and Sandstone Rock Formations
May 14, 2026 05:38 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Where to Travel Next
Portugal’s Wildest Islands Have Volcanic Hikes, Black-Sand Beaches, and Natural Hot Springs
May 14, 2026 02:30 PM
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Chadner Navarro
A mountain biker taking a spin on one of Breckenridge’s wooded trails.
Outdoor Adventure
Where to Hike, Bike, and Stargaze in Breckenridge
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Rootstalk serves a variety of creative dishes in Breckenridge.
Restaurants + Cafés
8 Restaurants Worth Visiting in Breckenridge
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A family hikes through one of Breckenridge’s flowering alpine meadows
Outdoor Adventure
How to Spend Summer Days Outdoors in Breckenridge
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A blue and grey train traveling along coastal tracks, with ocean and beach grass on one side and trees in the background
Trains
You Can See California’s Beautiful Nature by Train. These Are the Most Scenic Routes to Take.
May 14, 2026 05:06 AM
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Alesandra Dubin
A collage featuring a cliff jutting out into the water and a 100-euro note in the background
Travel for Good
More Travel Destinations Have Started Charging “Green” Tourist Taxes. What Do They Actually Accomplish?
May 13, 2026 06:01 PM
An A-frame Airbnb home with Utah's mountains in the background
Trending News
You Can Now Earn Delta SkyMiles on Your Entire Airbnb Booking—Here’s How It Works
May 13, 2026 02:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
Jue Let, Texas interior; How Do You Like Them Apples cocktail (also from Jue Let)
Food + Drink
From Ghee-Washed Mezcal to Fish Sauce Margaritas, Asian American–Owned Bars Are Changing How America Drinks
May 13, 2026 05:31 AM
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Katie Chang
TSA and airlines warn that the lines at the country's airports could be particularly long this holiday season.
Trending News
The Free TSA Shortcut Most Travelers Still Don’t Know About
May 12, 2026 06:57 PM
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Bailey Berg
A bright yellow Spirit Airlines plane flying through the sky
Air Travel News
Now That Spirit Airlines Has Shut Down, What’s the Future of Affordable Flying?
May 12, 2026 05:30 PM
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Rachel Chang
Packing skis and gear on deck before leaving the dock; Backcountry ski touring above fjords in Alaska
Epic Trips
This Sail-to-Ski Trip Is the Best Way to Connect With Alaska’s Wild, Oceanside Landscapes
May 12, 2026 01:49 PM
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Andy Cochrane
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Epic Trips
In Patagonia, You Can White-Water Raft for 62 Miles from Lodge to Lodge
May 12, 2026 01:43 PM
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Jessica Vincent
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Epic Trips
I Got Stuck on the World’s Largest Glacier Field During a Whiteout Storm—and You Should Too
May 12, 2026 01:41 PM
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Danielle Hallock
Aerial view of Canada's Pacific Rim National Park Reserve with a dense forest lining a sandy beach and waves cresing in the water
Trending News
This Country Is Offering Free National Park Access All Summer—and These Are the Ones You Should Visit
May 11, 2026 06:11 PM
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Bailey Berg
Surfers catching waves at The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay
Outdoor Adventure
How The Ritz-Carlton Hawaiʻi Elevates Outdoor Travel
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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
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
Kayaking in Kawela Bay<b> </b>is one of the many experiences offered by The Ritz-Carlton’s resorts on Oʻahu and Maui.
Hotels
The Ritz-Carlton Hawaiʻi Resorts Highlight a More Local Experience
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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
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Art + Culture
This Tokyo Bar on Wheels Never Parks in the Same Place Twice
May 7, 2026 12:08 PM
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Marigold Warner
Walking street with apricot-colored buildings along the coast.
Where to Travel Next
Why Monaco Deserves More Than a Day Trip
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Redwood trees in Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve in Mendocino County
Outdoor Adventure
This Underrated California Region Is Getting Three New State Parks
May 6, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jackie Bryant
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Air Travel News
Bye-Bye, Biscoff! Delta Discontinues Snack and Drink Service on Short Flights
May 6, 2026 02:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
What to Do if You Get Injured or Sick While Traveling
May 6, 2026 12:07 PM
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Billie Cohen
A view of JetBlue's Mint class, or business-class seats, with the overhead bins open and several pieces of blue luggage sitting within them
Air Travel News
The Best Airlines in North America for First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy Class, Ranked
May 6, 2026 06:22 AM
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Michelle Baran
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