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A bed up against a window with an American Airline airplane within view through the window at 'Wait ‘n’ Rest' in Miami Airport
Air Travel News
Miami Just Became the First U.S. Airport to Open These Design-Forward, Hourly Nap Rooms
An inviting bed within the terminal sure beats an uncomfortable snooze atop a row of gate chairs.
March 16, 2026 05:22 PM
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Chris Dong
L-R clockwise: Hôtel du Couvent room; Puspa Anggareni of Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape; Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape exterior; Veronica Marquina of Awasi Mendoza; Awasi Mendoza exterior; Shernette Crichton of Half Moon; The Oyster Box exterior entrance; Dee Patel of the Hermitage hotel
Hotels
Women Make Up Most of the Hotel Workforce. These Leaders Are Making Sure They Run Them, Too.
March 16, 2026 04:44 PM
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Heidi Mitchell
Active lava flows at Hawaiʻi's Volcanoes National Park
Trending News
Eruption Followed by Severe Weather at Hawai‘i’s Volcanoes National Park—What to Know
March 16, 2026 04:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
Castle Hot Springs in Arizona - grounds shot with mountains in the background and palm trees and a pool
Hotel News + Openings
Few Hotels and Restaurants Join Relais & Châteaux Each Year. Here Are the Latest Additions—and How They Got In
March 16, 2026 10:17 AM
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Vicki Denig
Bae
People
How One Safari Company Is Training More Women to Guide
March 13, 2026 06:49 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
An airplane flying among large white clouds with a collage of colorful price stickers adorning the image
Air Travel News
How the Middle East War Is Affecting Airfares
March 13, 2026 06:21 PM
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Barbara Peterson
People sitting on park benches overlooking the waterfront and skyscraper of Toronto
Trending News
More Americans Are Now Eligible for a Canadian Passport Thanks to a Newly Passed Law
March 13, 2026 04:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Two people, one with a brown leather backup and the other with a yellow roller bag and backpack, looking at a departure board at the airport
Air Travel News
Should You Change or Cancel Your Flight Due to the Shutdown? Plus, What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled
November 07, 2025 06:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
View above the East Rim of the Grand Canyon with striking red and orange cliffs on both sides rising up above the Colorado River
Hotel News + Openings
A New Grand Canyon Lodge Lets You Explore This Lesser-Known Region of the National Park With Navajo Guides
November 07, 2025 05:22 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Two sisters play on the big rock that is the focus point of the biggest pool at Coco Beach Resort, Belize
Where to Go in Winter
14 Magical Winter Destinations Whether You Want to Embrace the Snow or Escape the Cold
November 07, 2025 03:15 PM
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Bailey Berg
Lake Tahoe, United States
Off The Tourist Trail
A Local’s Guide to Lake Tahoe Without the Crowds, Including Remote Hot Springs and Moonlit Adventures
November 07, 2025 02:23 PM
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Suzie Dundas
2 Red Adirondack chairs overlooking grasslands national park, saskatchewan, canada
Off The Tourist Trail
Dig for Fossils and Stargaze in a National Park on a Road Trip Through an Underrated Canadian Province
November 06, 2025 01:45 PM
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Billie Cohen
Turks-and-Caicos_Freediving_Lede.jpg
Outdoor Adventure
Free-Diving in Turks and Caicos Taught Me to Breathe, Not Just Hold My Breath
November 06, 2025 12:29 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
The wilds of Devon
Fall 2025
8 Epic Cruises for the Seriously Intrepid Traveler to Take in 2026
November 06, 2025 11:44 AM
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Jeri Clausing
Yayoi Kusama Yellow, polka-dotted Pumpkin on a pier on Japan's Naoshima island with the ocean and some low mountains in the background.
Art + Culture
The Dreamy Japanese Islands Where Nature and Contemporary Art Meet
November 06, 2025 03:23 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
A view of buildings in downtown San Francisco as seen from a highpoint on a brick walk.
4 Days In
4 Days in San Francisco: Floating Parks, Parrot Spotting, and a Revitalized Hippie Neighborhood
November 05, 2025 03:10 PM
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Erin Feher
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
Belmond’s New Luxury Sleeper Train Route Is the Most Glamorous Way to Get From Venice or Rome to Paris
November 05, 2025 02:00 PM
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Erica Firpo
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
Cities We Love
The World’s 10 Best Cities of 2026 Have Been Announced—and Only One American City Made the List
November 05, 2025 11:48 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Boats on the sandbar in the Florida Keys
4 Days In
4 Days in the Florida Keys: Shipwreck Dives, Teeny-Tiny Deer, and Legendary Key Lime Pie
November 05, 2025 07:23 AM
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Terry Ward
A 36-foot-tall statue of Ramesses II is on display in the lobby area of the Grand Egyptian Museum with dots of natural light filtering through from above
Trending News
The Long-Delayed Grand Egyptian Museum Is Finally Open—and It Was Worth the Wait
November 04, 2025 06:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Le Panoramic restaurant, located at the top of a ski resort in Courchevel, France
Winter Sports
Onsen Soaks in Japan, Poutine in Canada, and Fondue in Switzerland—This Is Après-Ski Around the World
November 04, 2025 01:31 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
The U.S. government had a beta test of an online passport renewal system, but it's been paused indefinitely.
Visas + Passports
Yes, You Can Renew Your U.S. Passport Online—if You Meet These Requirements
November 04, 2025 08:00 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Chai from UK restaurant group Dishoom comes in a lovely tin that can hide all kinds of odds and ends once it's empty.
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Gifts to Bring Home From Your Travels
November 04, 2025 06:37 AM
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Sophie Friedman
A red double-decker bus with Piccadilly Circus and No. 94 on the front travelers through a busy London street with cars, pedestrians and cyclists
Air Travel News
These Airports Offer the Best Flight Connections to Destinations Around the World
November 03, 2025 07:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Slovenia's Julian Alps with a crystal clear lake in the foreground, autumnal pines dotting the landscape and soaring granite alpine peaks in the distance
Trending News
Coolcations in the North, Off-Season in the South: This Is the New, More Climate-Friendly European Vacation
November 03, 2025 07:04 PM
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Jessica Benavides Canepa
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Loyalty + Rewards
5 Reasons to Fly Discover Airlines to Europe
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Loyalty + Rewards
How to Stay Online While Traveling Abroad
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The author kayaking on the Great Lakes during a sailing with Victory Cruise Lines.
Cruise
After My Breast Cancer Diagnosis, I Decided to Cruise the World. It Was Both Hell and a Dream.
October 31, 2025 12:58 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Blüemlisalphütte SAC
Hiking + Cycling
This 240-Mile Trek in the Swiss Alps Is All About Mountain Huts and Cheese Shops in the Clouds
October 31, 2025 12:56 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
View of Machu Picchu
Fall 2025
From the Amazon to Machu Picchu, What It’s Like to Visit Peru as a Blind Traveler
October 31, 2025 10:47 AM
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Ryan Knighton
Spread at Agni
Food + Drink
This Midwest State Capital Is Emerging as One of America’s Most Thrilling Food Cities
October 31, 2025 07:00 AM
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Katie Chang
A Jamaica flag waving in the sky
Trending News
Hurricane Melissa’s Unprecedented Impact on Jamaica and How to Help
October 30, 2025 05:25 PM
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Terry Ward
Dramatic evening light looking out across the Great Smoky Mountains from along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
Off The Tourist Trail
Yes, You Can See USA’s Most Visited National Park Without Crowds—Here’s the Local Expert Guide
October 30, 2025 02:53 PM
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Olivia Young
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Fall 2025
In Botswana, Tracking Lions and Elephants—By Bike
October 30, 2025 08:25 AM
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Chris Colin
View of a gondola moving above a ski area with a mountainous backdrop in Whistler.
Winter Sports
Where to Après Ski in North America This Season
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