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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
Sunset over a bridge with two turrets, with a conical skyscraper on the left
Cities We Love
The 10 Best Cities in Europe in 2026 Promise Culture, Creativity, and Green Space
March 3, 2026 07:52 AM
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Lucy Kehoe
Two Emirates airplanes parked at the gates at Dubai International Airport
Trending News
Crisis in the Middle East: A Growing Conflict and Mass Flight Cancellations Wreak Havoc on Global Travel
March 2, 2026 06:07 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Lookout-Studio
National Parks
7 Incredible “Parkitechture” Spots in National Parks Across the U.S.
March 2, 2026 04:41 PM
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Emily Pennington
Golden Eagle Silk Road Express interior
Trending News
3 Stylish New Trains Launching in Europe and Asia in 2026
March 2, 2026 04:21 PM
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Jessica Puckett
View of Manhattan skyline from the water. A woman with blond hair is holding up a camera to take a photo. Two other people are standing in front of her
Where to Travel Next
New York City Was Shaped by Women. This Walking Tour Wants You to Know Their Stories.
March 2, 2026 12:25 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
Oregon coast
Road Trips
Where to Go for Spring Break: 5 Great U.S. Road Trips for Every Family
February 28, 2026 02:07 PM
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Terry Ward
Sunset over shell beach.
Outdoor Adventure
A Guide to Outdoor Adventure in Sonoma County
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Trending News
U.S. Civil Rights Trail Adds 6 New Southern Sites, Including Loving Case Courthouse and Nashville Museums
February 27, 2026 04:48 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
National Park of American Samoa, Tutuila island, American Samoa, South Pacific
National Parks
This Remote U.S. National Park Is Home to Bats, Beaches, and Tropical Rainforests
February 27, 2026 03:02 PM
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Maggie Fuller
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Where to Go in Spring
10 Best Places to Travel in May
February 27, 2026 05:20 AM
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Mark Ellwood
A field of tulips, with bands of pink, white, yellow, orange, green, and red flowers
Where to Go in Spring
Celebrate the Return of Spring With the Netherlands’ Most Beautiful Tulips. Here’s Where to See Them.
February 27, 2026 02:51 AM
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Chris Schalkx
Striking view of Torres del Paine National Park with large jagged peaks basking in a sunny glow and dusted with sections of snow rising behind a body of water and shrub-filled flatlands in the foreground
Trending News
You Can Win a Free Trip to Chile by Volunteering to Help Build a Patagonia Trail—but You’ll Have to Act Fast
February 26, 2026 05:21 PM
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Bailey Berg
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo
Where to Go in Spring
Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Starts Soon—Here’s When and Where to Go, and How to Avoid the Crowds
February 26, 2026 11:09 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
View of the Amaterasu Railway cars on Japan's highest bridge with mountains in the background.
Destination Spotlight
Seek Nature, Onsen, and Food Culture on This Less-Visited Japanese Island
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View of rocks and a pond a the Garden at Adachi Musem of Art
Destination Spotlight
This Quiet Coastal Region is Only 1.5 Hours from Tokyo
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A ceremony involving colorful powders shooting into the air during on soccer field with a stadium full of onlookers
Where to Travel Next
Your Guide to World Cup 2026 Travel
February 25, 2026 05:31 PM
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Billie Cohen
Exterior of the Langham, London.
Hotels
The Hotel Brand That Transformed Modern Hospitality
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This beach in the Philippines is one of the best in the world, chosen by voters and experts.<br/>
International Beaches
7 Best Beaches in the World Right Now, With Fiery Rocks, Protected Waters, and an Island You Can Walk To
February 25, 2026 02:45 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - MAY 5, 2013: Old buildings on Munsterplatz, the central square of Freiburg, Baden-Wurttemberg
Where to Go in Spring
10 Places to Go in Spring Without the Peak Season Crowds
February 25, 2026 11:45 AM
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Tanvi Chheda
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Trending News
Want Your Own “Private” Island in Sweden? This New Contest Makes It Possible
February 25, 2026 11:06 AM
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Bailey Berg
Black and white image of a beverage cart on an airplane featuring a coffee pot and a few other drinks
Trending News
You May Want to Think Twice About Drinking Coffee on a Plane
February 25, 2026 09:56 AM
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Michelle Baran
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Trending News
An 820-Foot Skywalk Just Reopened Atop One of Milan’s Most Beloved Landmarks
February 24, 2026 03:08 PM
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Marianna Cerini
Downtown Nashville city skyline building view along the Cumberland River. Photo taken in Nashville Tennessee during a cloudy autumn day
4 Days In
4 Days in Nashville: 100-Layer Doughnuts, a Century-Old Print Shop, and Custom Cowboy Hats
February 24, 2026 07:25 AM
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Jillian Dara
An exterior view of a busy Parisian cafe.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do You Tip in France? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give
February 24, 2026 01:59 AM
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Lily Heise
Aerial view over Los Muertos Beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with numerous umbrellas on the beach and hotels lining the waterfront and up into the nearby hillsides
Trending News
Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico Right Now? Security Experts Weigh in Following Cartel Upheaval
February 23, 2026 04:26 PM
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Jeri Clausing
A Global Entry card emerges from a colorful wallet
Air Travel News
Are Global Entry and TSA PreCheck Operating as Normal? Here’s the Latest
February 23, 2026 04:02 PM
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Michelle Baran
resorts line the coastline of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Ocean Cruises
A Unique Cruise Loophole Allows Americans to Sail to Some Foreign Countries Without a Passport
February 20, 2026 07:04 PM
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Fran Golden
The lobby area of the W Hollywood hotel with green carpeting and art deco-style couches and a large dramatic gold-yellow ceiling feature or chandelier hanging over the bar
Loyalty + Rewards
The Best U.S. Hotels to Book in 2026 Using Your Loyalty Rewards
February 20, 2026 03:36 PM
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Paul Rubio
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