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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
Concertgoers get ready for AfroNation Festival on Praia da Rocha beach in Portugal's Algarve region.
Food + Drink
A City to Sea Adventure Through Portugal, With a Side of Wine and Afrobeats
August 18, 2022 03:19 PM
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Kristin Braswell
An image of an historic windjammer sailing on calm seas near Maine.
Small Ship Cruises
Sailing the Coast of Maine on a Historic Windjammer
August 17, 2022 09:48 PM
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Iona Brannon
Many of the 500 or so giant sequoias in Mariposa Grove are estimated to be between 2,000 and 3,000 years old.
National Parks
Yosemite’s Grove of Giant Sequoias Reopens After Wildfire
August 17, 2022 08:23 PM
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Bailey Berg
Warnemünde, Rostock, Germany
Health + Wellness
How to Actually Relax on Vacation
August 17, 2022 08:13 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
American Airlines AAdvantage miles from expiring, you’ll need account activity at least once every 24 months.
Loyalty + Rewards
Do Credit Card Points, Hotel Points, and Frequent Flier Miles Expire?
August 17, 2022 07:00 PM
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Paul Rubio
At Waterfall Resort, visitors can try their hand at nabbing some giant salmon with a boat captain.
Outdoor Adventure
There’s More to Travel Than Going to New Places
August 16, 2022 07:32 PM
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Bailey Berg
Boom Supersonic’s Overture jets will fly at twice the speed of today’s fastest commercial planes.
Air Travel News
Flights at Twice the Speed Are Coming
August 16, 2022 06:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
The springs found in Saratoga Springs have proclaimed benefits for those who want to both soak in its waters and drink it.
Health + Wellness
Resting and Recharging in Saratoga Springs, New York
August 16, 2022 05:53 PM
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Lauren Breedlove
As the world reopens, travelers should be patient and flexible. A bit more advance planning could be necessary.
In the Magazine
Why Now Is the Time to Visit Cities Again
August 16, 2022 02:55 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
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Packing Tips + Gear
These Editor-Approved Summersalt Swimsuits Are up to 60 Percent off Right Now
August 16, 2022 02:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Hotel June occupies prime territory on the California coast.
Hotels
This Restored Malibu Hotel Offers a Vintage Boutique Getaway
August 16, 2022 12:48 PM
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Kristin Braswell
Some of the greatest—and most expensive—wines of the world come from the renowned French region of Bourgogne. <br/>
Where to Travel Next
Savor a Different Side of Bourgogne Through Its New Winemaking Generation
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Europe is in the midst of one of the worst droughts in recent history—how will that affect summer cruising?
Cruise News
Seriously Low Water Levels Are Disrupting European River Cruises
August 15, 2022 07:51 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Journey to Italy’s Amalfi coast, where Positano’s warren of alleyways and lanes invite exploration.
International Beaches
10 Beautiful Beach Destinations That Offer a Side of Culture
August 15, 2022 07:07 PM
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Tanvi Chheda
Photo of Sunset Cliffs in San Diego, California
Air Travel News
Why Travel Is About to Get Much Cheaper
August 15, 2022 04:44 PM
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Michelle Baran
Spain is home to some bold and seriously tasty red wines.
Food + Drink
Exploring Catalonia’s Rich Wine History, One Sip at a Time
August 15, 2022 03:28 PM
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Kristin Braswell
London’s Heathrow Sets Limit on Passengers Through September
Air Travel News
London’s Heathrow Extends Limit on Passengers Through October
August 15, 2022 01:30 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
The old Point Comfort Lighthouse in Hampton, Virginia
History + Culture
Hampton, Virginia, Has Become a Tourism Destination. Why Now?
August 15, 2022 11:07 AM
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Victoria M. Walker
As Canada's festival city, Edmonton sure knows how to lead with a vibrancy like no other.
Weekend Getaways
Don’t Let Cold Weather Deter You From a Weekend in Edmonton, Canada’s Festival City
August 12, 2022 04:26 PM
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Twyla Campbell
7 Great New Hotels in Paris in 2021
Hotels
The Best New Hotels in Paris to Book in 2022
August 12, 2022 02:39 PM
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Sara Lieberman
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Hotels
The 10 Best Hotels in Cape Town
August 12, 2022 01:14 PM
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Mary Holland
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Air Travel News
Are Airplane Seats Too Small? The FAA Launches Review and Gets an Earful
August 12, 2022 10:44 AM
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Barbara Peterson
There’s a tongue-in-cheek saying here: <i>If you can’t make it in New Orleans, don’t leave</i>.
Summer 2022
Secret Snowballs? Inside the “Alternative Universe” of New Orleans Pop-Ups
August 11, 2022 05:03 PM
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Leslie Pariseau
Walking across the turquoise pond at Plitvice Lakes National Park, which covers nearly 30,000 hectares.
Outdoor Adventure
A First-Timer’s Guide to Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia
August 11, 2022 12:50 PM
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Jonathan Bousfield
An aerial view of the newly built Peljesac Bridge in Komarna, southern Croatia
Trending News
Road Trips in Croatia Just Got So Much Easier Thanks to This New Bridge
August 10, 2022 05:43 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Thousands of locals and travelers—myself included—hiked to view the Fagradalsfjall volcano erupt in 2021. Now a new fissure has opened, even bigger than the last.
Outdoor Adventure
Go See Iceland’s Erupting Volcano Right Now
August 10, 2022 03:49 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Georgetown is one of D.C.’s most lively destinations for dining, shopping, and entertainment–all by the water.
Cities We Love
Why D.C.’s Oldest Neighborhood Is a Go-To for History and Shopping
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Why You Should Go to San Francisco This Winter
Cities We Love
A Perfect (and Practically Free) Day in San Francisco
August 9, 2022 04:45 PM
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Pat Tompkins
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