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Energetic crowd and colorful flags at Glastonbury Festival in England, showcasing joy and unity.
Art + Culture
6 Music Festivals Worth Traveling for in 2026 and 2027, from a Reykjavík Church to the Shores of Lake Malawi
For a more local experience, build your next trip around an international music festival.
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
Prince Edward Island
Hiking + Cycling
You Can Visit Countryside Inns, Idyllic Beaches, and Rugged Mountains on These 8 Canadian Hut-to-Hut Hikes
November 20, 2025 06:27 PM
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Chloe Bergé
Tom Kerss standing on the deck of a Hurtigruten ship in Norway, with green-tinted Northern Lights dancing behind him
Cruise
On a Norway Cruise, I Hunted Northern Lights With an “Aurora Chaser.” Here’s What He Revealed About Them
November 20, 2025 05:37 PM
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Jeri Clausing
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Trending News
The Larger Implications of the Supreme Court’s Recent Passport Decision
November 20, 2025 03:03 PM
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Lindsey Danis
Da Enzo al 29
Food + Drink
15 Essential Foods to Try in Rome—and Where to Find Them
November 20, 2025 12:09 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Alberta Icefields Parkway
4 Days In
4 Days in Alberta: Dogsledding, Cave Tours, and Indigenous Campfire Stories
November 20, 2025 10:21 AM
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Jennifer Malloy
Shangri-La
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in January
November 20, 2025 07:06 AM
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Mark Ellwood
Biking and hiking are two popular pastimes at the 281-acre Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain, Boston.
Cities We Love
Winter in Boston’s Most Vibrant Neighborhoods
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Amtrak's Empire Builder train traveling along Bad Rock Canyon near Columbia Falls, Montana, with a rocky, forested cliff on both sides of the track and water down below
Train Travel
A New Collection of Long-Distance U.S. Rail Journeys Combines Scenic Routes With National Parks and City Stays
November 19, 2025 05:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
An overhead shot of a table filled with Korean food, including steak, fried chicken, pickles, cocktails, and pizza
Food + Drink
Calgary’s Restaurant and Bar Scene Is Booming—Here’s Where to Eat and Drink Right Now
November 19, 2025 12:41 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A person partially reclined in a lie-flat business-class seat on a Beond Airline aircraft, watching a fold-out screen with coffee and a cookie on the center console
Air Travel News
A New All-Business-Class Airline Plans to Launch in the U.S. Next Year
November 19, 2025 11:29 AM
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Barbara Peterson
an illustration shows a US mountain and lake landscape underneath a torn visa
Trending News
Op-Ed: How to Welcome the World’s Travelers When America Feels Challenged
November 19, 2025 08:37 AM
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Geoff Freeman
Snowport pop-up winter village in the Seaport District features more than 100 craft vendors, fun foods, and winter sports like curling.
Cities We Love
10 Reasons to Visit Boston Solo This Winter
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Interior of the Strand bookstore in nyc, with red signs everywhere, a high ceiling, and lots of people buying books
Books
28 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit
November 19, 2025 03:21 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Left: Métis Crossing; right: Métis Crossing new cabin
Destination Spotlight
Sky Domes, Snowshoeing, and Indigenous Cuisine: Go North for an Illuminating Cultural Weekend Getaway
November 18, 2025 05:45 PM
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Debbie Olsen
Aman Rosa Alpina in the Italian Dolomites is surrounded by snowy mountain peaks.
Stay Here Next
Aman’s New Dolomites Hotel Sets a High Bar for Design—as Service Works to Catch Up
November 18, 2025 04:57 PM
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Adam H. Graham
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Road Trips
11 National and State Parks to Add to Your Route 66 Road Trip
November 18, 2025 02:09 PM
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Jackie Bryant
Accommodations with vines draping from the balconies line a pond at the Angkor Village Hotel in Cambodia with a person walking across a walkway over the pond
Hotel News + Openings
Hilton Unveils New Top-Tier Status and Easier Access to Loyalty Perks at Its Expanding Roster of Chic Hotels
November 18, 2025 02:04 PM
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Chris Dong
Ice skaters on Boston Common Frog Pond.
Cities We Love
The Best Things to Do With Kids in Boston This Winter
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The central staircase descending into the Brittania dining room on the 'Queen Elizabeth' cruise ship
Cruise
Not Your Typical Caribbean Cruise: A Classic British Ship Brings Galas and High Tea to the Islands
November 17, 2025 06:45 PM
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Fran Golden
Overhead view of airplane o a tarmac
Air Travel News
Airlines Are No Longer Required to Automatically Reimburse Passengers for Flight Delays and Cancellations
November 17, 2025 06:10 PM
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Bailey Berg
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National Parks
Wildfires Lead to Unexpected New Tours in Jasper National Park
November 17, 2025 03:19 PM
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Maryam Siddiqi
View of Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo.
Hotels
Inside the Riviera Maya Resort Putting Nature First
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Villa Borghese Laghetto
4 Days In
4 Days in Rome: Vespa Rides, a Secret Colosseum Tunnel, and Culinary-Inspired Cocktails
November 17, 2025 08:00 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
The swimming pool at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has views of the sea.
Hotels We Love
The 14 Dreamiest Hotels on the French Riviera
November 14, 2025 12:08 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
View of Route 66 from a car window
Road Trips
Sing Your Way Along This Music Lover’s Route 66 Road Trip
November 14, 2025 07:35 AM
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Justin Goldman
A group of four visitors walk over fossil-like hoodoos while exploring the badlands at Dinosaur Provincial Park
Destination Spotlight
Don’t Miss These UNESCO Sites of Alberta—Which Has More Than Any Other Province in Canada
November 13, 2025 01:22 PM
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Jennifer Malloy
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Travel Advisors Reveal 5 Types of Trips They Wish People Knew to Book Earlier—a Lot Earlier
November 13, 2025 08:18 AM
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Blane Bachelor
Illustration by Cristina Spanò
Packing Tips + Gear
The Afar Gift Guide
November 12, 2025 06:32 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
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