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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
British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy is known for his larger than life pieces that demonstrate the beauty—and power—of nature.
Art + Culture
Rock Walls as Art? Why You Need to See These Andy Goldsworthy Pieces Around the U.S.
September 2, 2022 11:40 AM
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Pat Tompkins
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Cities We Love
Charlotte, North Carolina Is Ready for Its Crowning Moment
September 2, 2022 01:48 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Vietnam , 14,Sept, 2016 Travelers walk through an airport terminal, walking at airport, girl showing something through the window
Air Travel News
Your Rights as a Flier Are About to Get Much Better—if You Take Action
September 1, 2022 03:44 PM
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Michelle Baran
The front parlor of The Madrona (like the rest of the property) showcases an eclectic array of furniture and artwork.
Hotels
Newly Reopened Boutique Hotel the Madrona Is a Maximalist Dream in California’s Sonoma County
August 30, 2022 09:05 PM
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Michelle Baran
Due to high demand, Global Entry applications are taking up to 18 months in some cases.
Air Travel News
Your Global Entry Application Could Take More Than a Year—but There Are Ways to Speed It Up
August 30, 2022 07:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
In Bremervoerde, Germany, a trial operation with two prototypes ran successfully between fall 2018 and February 2020.<br/>
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Hydrogen Passenger Trains Roll out in Germany
August 29, 2022 04:33 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
The new Dark Skies Map hopes to help campers find spots where they can see the Milky Way.
History + Culture
New Hipcamp Feature Allows You to Find Dark Sky Campsites
August 26, 2022 11:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
Getting intimate with the Aurora Borealis
Travel for Good
How to Use Travel to Help Save the World
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The Danish tall-masted ship “<i>Danmark”</i>&nbsp;comes to New York City in September.
Travel for Good
A Danish Tall Ship Will Dock at South Street Seaport in September—and You Can Board
August 26, 2022 03:08 PM
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Jane L. Levere
Lanyards decorated with sunflowers, the globally-recognized symbol for non-visible disabilities, will be provided to guests who may need more help during their travels.
Trending News
Turkish Airlines Moves to Help Travelers With Invisible Disabilities
August 26, 2022 02:55 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Outdoor Adventure
A Competition for Clever Dogs Draws Thousands to Colorado
August 26, 2022 01:33 PM
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Andria Hautamaki
Orange County's Little Saigon is home to the world's largest population of Vietnamese people outside of Vietnam—the majority are from South Vietnam.
Destination Spotlight
Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Orange County’s Little Saigon
August 26, 2022 08:30 AM
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Cu Fleshman
Centuries of history, world-class dining, Van Leeuwen ice cream (!): NYC's South Street Seaport has it all.
Cities We Love
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in NYC’s South Street Seaport
August 25, 2022 12:33 PM
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Jane L. Levere
Bolt Farm Treehouse's new luxury cabins are meant to put nature front and center.
Hotel News + Openings
You Can Now Stay in a Luxury “Mirror Cabin” in Tennessee
August 24, 2022 07:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
As cities rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, urban centers are back and better than ever.
Summer 2022
It’s a Brave New World for Cities
August 24, 2022 05:39 PM
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Azzurra Cox
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Trending News
How to Find Affordable Rental Cars as Prices Spike
August 24, 2022 01:21 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
A man plays Jab, a tradition embraced during Grenada's Spice Mas carnival.
History + Culture
Paint, Powder, and Bacchanal: Grenada’s Carnival Returns
August 23, 2022 06:54 PM
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Kristin Braswell
When you have hundreds of breweries to choose from in Colorado (and thousands of beers), why not get a flight?
Food + Drink
14 Essential Colorado Breweries to Visit
August 23, 2022 05:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Hotel Unique's oversized porthole windows offer a striking view of São Paulo.
Hotels
The 6 Best Hotels in São Paulo, Brazil
August 23, 2022 04:18 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Miami, FL
Air Travel News
JetBlue’s Big Fall Sale Has Airfare as Low as $39
August 23, 2022 03:52 PM
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Bailey Berg
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National Parks
America’s Most-Visited National Park Will Raise Fees Next Year
August 23, 2022 12:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
Jungmaven Lorel tee
Style + Design
The Case for the $88 Travel T-Shirt
August 22, 2022 09:30 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
A 200-year-old hotel in Dublin is a great place to start tracing your Irish roots, with the help of a genealogy butler.
History + Culture
This Dublin Hotel’s Genealogy Butler Can Find Your Irish Roots
August 19, 2022 03:06 PM
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Juliet Izon
8 Rhine River Cruises for Every Type of Traveler
River Cruises
7 Rhine River Cruises for Every Type of Traveler
August 19, 2022 03:03 PM
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Elissa Garay
Tailwind Seaplane taking off the off the coast of Manhattan.jpg
Air Travel News
Seaplane Flights From Manhattan to D.C. Are Launching This Fall
August 19, 2022 12:59 PM
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Bailey Berg
New Zealand's newly opened borders reveal a variety of stunning landscapes.
Where to Travel Next
6 Reasons to Book a Trip to New Zealand Now
August 19, 2022 12:36 PM
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Tim Chester
A perspective shift in travel
Summer 2022
How to Bring a Travel Mindset to Daily Life
August 19, 2022 11:18 AM
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Anu Taranath
Chilean Patagonia is synonymous with adventure and images of vivid turquoise lakes and massive granite spires.<br/>
Outdoor Adventure
9 Things to Know Before Hiking Patagonia’s Torres del Paine Iconic Treks
August 18, 2022 06:32 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
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