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A Second Line romps through Jazz Fest
Art + Culture
5 Music Festivals Worth Traveling For
These global weekenders offer top music and good times—but also a strong sense of place.
August 8, 2026 02:25 AM
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Tim Chester
View of the ocean and the historic buildings at SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm as seen through a window
Weekend Getaways
A Historic California Coastal Enclave Is Buzzing with New Hotels, Exciting Eateries, and Endless Nature Trails
August 7, 2026 07:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
A bridge-like rock formation in Big Bend National Park with a star-filled night sky up above in hues of dark purple
Trending News
Why This Year’s Perseid Meteor Shower Will Be Particularly Spectacular—and How Best to See It
August 7, 2026 02:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Andean lodge and action shot of a dancer
Hotels
These Luxury Hotels Want to Plan Your Entire Trip. Here’s Why You Should Let Them
August 7, 2026 11:57 AM
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Chris Schalkx
The William Vale
The William Vale
Hotels We Love
Brooklyn’s Best Hotels, from Warehouse Lofts to Waterfront Retreats
August 7, 2026 10:40 AM
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Deanna Ting
Athens, Greece
Family Travel
6 Places to Travel Abroad with Your Kids This Year, Including for Northern Lights, Safari, and Snorkeling
August 6, 2026 02:04 PM
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Tim Chester
Image of a rocky landscape overlayed with an illustration of an airplane route map
Air Travel News
Why Flights Are Being Diverted, and How It Could Affect Your Travel Plans
August 6, 2026 01:38 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Wrangler and group ride at the overlook
Where to Travel Next
Horseback Riding Returns to Catalina Island After an 18-Year Hiatus
April 15, 2026 01:32 PM
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Keri Bridgwater
Tandem Bakery, Portland scenic, Norimoto Bakery
Restaurants + Cafés
Portland, Maine, Is America’s Best Bakery Town
April 15, 2026 11:20 AM
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Regan Stephens
TWA Hotel is the only hotel at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Hotels
The Airport Hotels That Will Change Your Mind About Layovers
April 15, 2026 09:36 AM
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Jill K. Robinson
Maison Carrée
History + Culture
This Ancient French City Has More Intact Roman Ruins Than Anywhere Outside Italy
April 15, 2026 09:28 AM
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Alexander Lobrano
A small sandy beach alcove situated among rocky cliffs in Lagos, Portugal
Trending News
Thinking About Dual Citizenship Right Now? These Countries Make It Easy.
April 15, 2026 03:06 AM
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Jamie Davis Smith
The Peak Lounge at sunset with floor-to-ceiling windows and red banquette seating
Stay Here Next
I Was a Sommelier at Park Hyatt Tokyo in the ’90s. Does It Still Hold Up?
April 14, 2026 06:09 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Gaudalajara Jalisco, Mexico Feb 23 2024 Historic center with water flowing from the fountain and the Hospicio Cabañas in the background, as tourists enjoy the sunny day of holiday
4 Days In
Spend a Long Weekend in This City for Gothic Catacombs, Mexican Ballet, and the Best Emerging Food in Mexico
April 14, 2026 04:16 PM
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Daniela Castillo Gómez
a photo of Copenhagen's harbor in the sunset
Trending News
These European Destinations Will Pay You to Visit—and Live There
April 14, 2026 01:36 PM
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Jessica Benavides Canepa
white sand beach of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Florida next to turquoise water of Gulf of Mexico
U.S. Beaches
One of Florida’s Best Beach Stretches Isn’t Where You Think
April 14, 2026 12:23 PM
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Charlene Fang
Solvang, CA, USA - November 28, 2019: Danish village of Solvang at sunset, California
Where to Travel Next
18 Places in the United States That Feel Like Europe
April 13, 2026 05:31 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
An image of Delta's upgraded business class suites
Trending News
Delta’s Business Class Is About to Be More Luxe Than Ever. Here’s What to Expect
April 13, 2026 04:59 PM
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Chris Dong
Left: Venice, Italy - Doge's Palace; right: Maayan Ziv
Accessible Travel
Exploring Venice as a Wheelchair User Showed Me a Side of the City Most Tourists Never See
April 13, 2026 01:45 PM
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Maayan Ziv
Left: a white sand beach dotted with subathers in a rocky cove with turquoise water; hikers on a steep trail with Mediterranean flora on either side
Trending News
Greece’s New Hiking Trail Network Passes Ancient Ruins and Follows in the Footsteps of Gods and Heroes
April 13, 2026 08:46 AM
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Helen Iatrou
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Trending News
The World’s Newest National Park Is Set to Open This Spring
April 10, 2026 05:50 PM
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Bailey Berg
Douro Valley Vineyards River Rolling Hills Roam by Tauck
River Cruises
How a Douro River Cruise Brings the Vineyards to You
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Ponta da Ferraria, Rua Padre Fernando Vieira Gomes, Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Outdoor Adventure
Multicolored Thermal Pools Make This Portuguese Island the Ultimate Hot Springs Crawl
April 10, 2026 12:24 PM
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Regan Stephens
United Airlines - Los Angeles, CA
Trending News
Business Class on a Budget? United Announces New Fare Tiers
April 9, 2026 05:21 PM
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Bailey Berg
Left: Jerez de la Frontera; right: wine glass
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
This Sherry-Loving City Is Spain’s Capital of Gastronomy for 2026—Here’s Why You Should Go Now
April 9, 2026 04:21 PM
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Isabelle Kliger
Lands End offers a patch of rugged wilderness on the edge of San Francisco.
Style + Design
Where to Find California’s Most Inspiring Landscapes
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Left: Jean-Pierre-Cavigelli; right: Tate Geological Center exterior
Epic Trips
This Man Will Take You to Wyoming’s Best Dinosaur Digs
April 9, 2026 03:15 PM
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Leilani Marie Labong
La Giardina - Exterior
Hotel News + Openings
Italy Has More to Offer Than Tuscany—This New Piedmont B&B in a Historic Building Is Proof
April 9, 2026 01:34 PM
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Blane Bachelor
The Florentin exterior at night with warm lighting
Stay Here Next
Frankfurt’s Most Compelling New Hotel Is Hiding in Plain Sight
April 9, 2026 12:40 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Open window shades help flight attendants, and passengers, spot any unusual occurrences during the most critical phases of the flight.
Air Travel News
The Real Reason Airlines Want You to Raise the Window Shade Before Takeoff and Landing
April 9, 2026 12:18 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
South Africa Giraffe Safari Feeding Roam by Tauck
Where to Travel Next
5 Unhurried Trips From Kyoto to the African Bush
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Alila Ventana Big Sur is among the Monterey-area resorts that have made improvements to their rooms and spas.
Food + Drink
What’s New for Food, Wine, and Travel in Monterey
Sponsored by
A person walking with a white roller luggage
Trending News
These Airlines Have Just Raised Their Checked Bag Fees—but There Are a Few Ways to Save
April 8, 2026 03:23 PM
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Bailey Berg
Two men on paddle boards, with sand dunes on one side
Road Trips
This Florida Mini Road Trip Rolls Along 24 Miles of Powdery Beaches, Dune Lakes, and Seafood Restaurants
April 8, 2026 02:15 PM
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Terry Ward
A bartender wearing a white T-shirt opens a coconut in the bamboo hut of Goldeneye (L); a view of the beach with palm trees, lounge chairs, and umbrellas at Gyp Sea (R)
A bartender wearing a white T-shirt opens a coconut in the bamboo hut of Goldeneye (L); a view of the beach with palm trees, lounge chairs, and umbrellas at Gyp Sea (R)
Hotels We Love
A Rainforest Villa in Dominica, a Cliffside Retreat in Grenada: 13 Hotels for a More Intimate Caribbean
April 8, 2026 01:30 PM
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Laura Begley Bloom
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