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Left: Fall Colors in Peacham, Vermont; right: Maple creemee pickup in Vermont
Food + Drink
This Vermont Sweet Treat Now Has Its Own Passport
The Vermont Creemee passport, launched this year, includes info about 189 shops and has pages to collect stamps.
October 9, 2026 06:58 PM
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Michele Herrmann
Exterior of the Head of the Lakes private railcar on Lake Superior with the water and train yard in the background
Train Travel
This Railcar Was the Private Jet of Its Day—Now You Can Experience It on a Train Ride Along Lake Superior
October 9, 2026 09:36 AM
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Bailey Berg
Chesa Marchetta summer scenery and summer food
Stay Here Next
A Centuries-Old Swiss Alpine Inn Gets an Art-Filled Second Life
October 8, 2026 05:54 PM
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Adam H. Graham
AFAR Magazine Still Life Shoot
Visas + Passports
Big Changes Are Coming for U.S. Passports—Here’s What to Know
October 8, 2026 02:22 PM
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Lydia Price
TALLINN, ESTONIA - DECEMBER 29, 2022. Christmas market at Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats) and Town Hall, Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tallinn, Estonia, Europe. On a cold winter morning.
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in December
October 8, 2026 02:04 PM
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Mark Ellwood
photo of a man accessing United's in-flight entertainment system to connect to onboard Wi-Fi
Loyalty + Rewards
United Will Match Your Delta or American Status as It Takes a Swipe at Rivals’ Wi-Fi
October 8, 2026 09:26 AM
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Harriet Baskas
Left: Pickles exterior: right: TK
Food + Drink
Romania Has Given Me a New, Fermented Obsession
October 8, 2026 05:48 AM
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Danielle Hallock
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Outdoor Adventure
In Japan, Skiing on an Extinct Volcano Takes Adventure to New Heights
October 28, 2022 12:08 PM
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Francesco Bassetti
Dingle Peninsula
Art + Culture
Traveling With a TV Star: My Bare Feet Tour of Ireland
October 28, 2022 11:01 AM
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Hillary Richard
Rolling through Europe along its inland waterways offers something for everyone in the family.
River Cruises
On a Disney European River Cruise, Families Get Magic Minus the Mouse
October 27, 2022 04:31 PM
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Heather Greenwood Davis
Charred Funga Farm Oyster Mushrooms
Food + Drink
From Sunrise to Sunset With the “Noma” of Vegan Restaurants
October 27, 2022 01:56 PM
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Kristin Vuković
Interior shot of the Bungalows by Homestead Modern looking out to the Mojave Desert
Hotels
This New Midcentury Modern Desert Escape in Joshua Tree Is the Perfect Winter Getaway
October 26, 2022 05:29 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Unpacked: Great Expectations
Fall 2022
Why Travel Bucket Lists Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be
October 26, 2022 12:40 PM
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Latria Graham
A cruise ship parked in arctic ice with people walking around it.
Expedition Cruises
9 Things to Know Before Going on an Arctic Cruise
October 26, 2022 10:57 AM
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Bailey Berg
In the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, travelers can witness dramatic wildlife river crossings.
Hotels
Your Next Safari Lodge Could Be a Marriott—We Took a Closer Look
October 26, 2022 09:00 AM
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Sarika Bansal
You can seek warmer temps in Southern Hemisphere destinations like Brazil.
Holiday Travel
Why Thanksgiving Is the Best Time to Travel
October 25, 2022 07:54 PM
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Michelle Baran
Illustrated header for Sisonke Msimang's piece "A Big Family"
Fall 2022
Two Children, One Closed Border: How Australian Lockdowns Affected One Big International Family
October 25, 2022 01:40 PM
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Sisonke Msimang
Having a good or "bad" passport cannot only affect one's travel plans—it can affect the course of one's life.
Books
Patrick Bixby’s New Book, License to Travel, Explores the Quiet Power of the Passport
October 25, 2022 10:30 AM
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Mae Hamilton
Emmett Till's status was erected in Mississippi more than 60 years after his murder.
Trending News
In a Mississippi Town, a New Emmett Till Statue Signals Change
October 24, 2022 07:55 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Taking in the views of the city by boat is one of the best ways to get a sense of the scale of Chicago's architecture.
Art + Culture
Chicago Is Known for Its Incredible Architecture—Here’s How to See It
October 24, 2022 01:59 PM
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Nina Kokotas Hahn
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Where to Travel Next
Why Small is Beautiful in French Polynesia
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Pic du Midi observatory
Outdoor Adventure
La Belle Étoile: Why You Should Go Stargazing in France This Year
October 21, 2022 07:08 PM
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Adam H. Graham
American Airlines AAdvantage miles from expiring, you’ll need account activity at least once every 24 months.
Air Travel News
American Airlines to Phase Out First-Class Seats on International Flights
October 21, 2022 04:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Trending News
First Native American Woman in Space Awed by Mother Earth
October 21, 2022 03:26 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Williams flying with his paragliding buggy above Taylors Mistake, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Outdoor Adventure
How One Tetraplegic Paraglider Is Changing Adventure Travel in New Zealand
October 21, 2022 02:48 PM
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Petrina Darrah
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Where to Go in Fall
6 Great Fall Outdoor Adventures in the Southwest
October 21, 2022 02:21 PM
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Kelly Bastone
Colorful houses on an beach.
Where to Travel Next
The Underrated States of America
October 21, 2022 09:39 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
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Trending News
Icelandair Sale Has Flights to Europe Starting at $378–if You Act Fast
October 20, 2022 05:38 PM
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Bailey Berg
Visit lesser-known stretches of the Danube river in Romania.
River Cruises
These New Epic 7-Week River Cruises Sail Through More Than a Dozen Countries in Europe (and Beyond)
October 20, 2022 03:05 PM
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Fran Golden
Volcanoes Safaris just celebrated 25 years of connecting travelers with gorillas—and the surrounding communities.
Travel for Good
The Key to Great Ape Protection? Supporting Nearby Villages, Says Volcanoes Safaris
October 20, 2022 01:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
The trail covers 250 miles total, snaking through villages, jungles, and more.
Outdoor Adventure
This New 250-Mile Trail Crosses Bhutan, From Forests to Temples
October 20, 2022 01:40 PM
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Lacy Morris
Whistler's slopes attract ski and snowboarding enthusiasts from all over the continent.
Outdoor Adventure
Your Guide to Skiing, Staying, and Eating in the Winter Wonderland of Whistler
October 20, 2022 12:36 PM
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Nick Hilden
Rocky Mountain Adaptive works with Banff ski resorts including Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, and Norquay to offer adaptive ski lessons in winter.
Outdoor Adventure
6 North American Resorts With Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Programs
October 20, 2022 09:30 AM
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Lisa Kadane
Hesse, Frankfurt/Main: Demonstrators during a rally at Roßmarkt against the political regime in Iran. Protests and solidarity rallies are taking place around the world following the death of a 22-year-old in Tehran.
Trending News
Iranian American Comedian Negin Farsad: “I Stand With the Women of Iran”
October 19, 2022 03:18 PM
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Negin Farsad
With this acquisition, JetbBlue aims to "create a high-quality, low-fare national challenger" to American, United, Delta, and Southwest.
Air Travel News
JetBlue Purchase of Spirit Just Got a Step Closer to Becoming Reality
October 19, 2022 01:00 PM
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David Koenig
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