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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
The newest members include a forest retreat in Georgia, a reef-side resort in Belize, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in Alsace.
March 16, 2026 10:17 AM
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Vicki Denig
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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
Active lava flows at Hawaiʻi's Volcanoes National Park
Trending News
What to Know About the Big Eruption in Hawai‘i’s Volcanoes National Park and Tips on Visiting Active Volcanoes
March 13, 2026 03:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
Ode Toronto Black and Yellow room (left) and Red room (Right)
Stay Here Next
Toronto’s Only Black-Owned Hotel Sits in One of the City’s Most Creative Neighborhoods
March 13, 2026 02:49 PM
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Heather Greenwood Davis
Burns Lake in Big Cypress National Preserve (L); Aerial of Big Cypress National Preserve (R)
Road Trips
Stargaze, Tour Observatories, and Visit NASA on This Cosmic Road Trip in Florida
March 13, 2026 02:31 PM
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Nick Dauk
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Trending News
An 820-Foot Skywalk Just Reopened Atop One of Milan’s Most Beloved Landmarks
February 24, 2026 03:08 PM
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Marianna Cerini
Downtown Nashville city skyline building view along the Cumberland River. Photo taken in Nashville Tennessee during a cloudy autumn day
4 Days In
4 Days in Nashville: 100-Layer Donuts, a Century-Old Print Shop, and Custom Cowboy Hats
February 24, 2026 07:25 AM
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Jillian Dara
An exterior view of a busy Parisian cafe.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do You Tip in France? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give
February 24, 2026 01:59 AM
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Lily Heise
Aerial view over Los Muertos Beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with numerous umbrellas on the beach and hotels lining the waterfront and up into the nearby hillsides
Trending News
Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico Right Now? Security Experts Weigh in Following Cartel Upheaval
February 23, 2026 04:26 PM
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Jeri Clausing
A Global Entry card emerges from a colorful wallet
Air Travel News
Are Global Entry and TSA PreCheck Operating as Normal? Here’s the Latest
February 23, 2026 04:02 PM
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Michelle Baran
resorts line the coastline of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Ocean Cruises
A Unique Cruise Loophole Allows Americans to Sail to Some Foreign Countries Without a Passport
February 20, 2026 07:04 PM
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Fran Golden
The lobby area of the W Hollywood hotel with green carpeting and art deco-style couches and a large dramatic gold-yellow ceiling feature or chandelier hanging over the bar
Loyalty + Rewards
The Best U.S. Hotels to Book in 2026 Using Your Loyalty Rewards
February 20, 2026 03:36 PM
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Paul Rubio
Sun rising up behind a United airplane parked at an airport with stairs leading up to the door and mountains in the background
Air Travel News
United Just Drastically Changed How Miles Are Earned
February 20, 2026 02:11 PM
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Chris Dong
Sunset view of Lisbon old town on Tagus river with medieval buildings and castle. Lisboa, Portugal skyline. Travel destination
Cities We Love
Why Lisbon Is Impossible to Resist Right Now
February 20, 2026 12:45 PM
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Chadner Navarro
Yosemite Falls at Yosemite National Park with granite cliffs and pine trees all around
National Parks
Yosemite, Arches, and Glacier National Parks Have All Changed Their Entry Requirements for 2026
February 19, 2026 06:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
Traveler at the airport. Silhouette of a woman waiting for a plane
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The U.S. Airports and Routes Most Likely to Face Delays, According to New Data
February 19, 2026 05:53 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Flagstaff Lowell Observatory at night
Astrotourism
6 Pampered Stargazing Experiences Near Cities, With Heated Seats or Outdoor Tasting Menus
February 19, 2026 03:13 PM
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Olivia Young
Sailing yachts, corinthian bonifacio yacht rendering (L); Orient Express Corinthian Desk & Daybed (R)
Cruise
The Most Anticipated New Cruise Ships of 2026
February 19, 2026 03:11 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Three people snowshowing towards snow-covered mountains, beneath a blue sky
Family Travel
10 Unexpected Family Travel Destinations Across the U.S. to Visit This Year
February 19, 2026 01:02 PM
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Tim Chester
A family walking down the boardwalk towards the beach on Oak Island.
Family Travel
A Slower Family Escape on North Carolina’s Coast
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Alcudia in Mallorca
Cruise
7 Up-and-Coming Cruise Destinations to Sail to in 2026
February 18, 2026 05:54 PM
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Fran Golden
Kisa spread
Food + Drink
Bakeries, Boutiques, and Beauty Rooms: NYC Is Having a Korean Culture Moment
February 18, 2026 01:09 PM
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Katie Chang
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort (Oasis Pool shown on the left)
Road Trips
7 Detour-Worthy Hot Springs Within an Hour’s Drive of Route 66
February 18, 2026 12:03 PM
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Matt Kirouac
A bar area at the Capital One Landing lounge in LaGuardia Airport with rose-tinted stools surrounding the bar, seats and plants in the space around, and a large dramatic ceiling feature that hangs down above the bar
Air Travel News
This Is NYC’s Most Exciting New Airport Lounge—and It Includes Killer Tapas From Chef José Andrés
February 17, 2026 05:42 PM
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Chris Dong
The new American Express Centurion Lounge at Atlanta Airport
Air Travel News
A Guide to Every AmEx Centurion Airport Lounge in the United States
February 17, 2026 05:41 PM
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Paul Rubio
View of the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial surrounded by cherry trees.
History + Culture
Black History and Food Define Washington, D.C.
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Rocky cliffs surrounding turquoise Mediterranean water in Malta.
Where to Travel Next
12 Under-the-Radar Places You Should Travel to Now, Before They Get Popular
February 17, 2026 12:14 PM
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Shayla Martin
Mohawk Journeys
History + Culture
A River Adventure Between New York and Canada Showed Me Forgotten—and Much Needed—Lessons for America
February 17, 2026 11:46 AM
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Karen Gardiner
Aerial view of the Oak Island Lighthouse on Caswell Beach.
U.S. Beaches
6 Romantic Beaches That Offer a Quieter NC Coast
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Overhead view of Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage's pool area with mountains in the background and palm trees all around
Hotels We Love
Wellness, Retro Glam, and Relaxation—Escape to Palm Springs at These 5 New and Renewed Desert Hotels
February 16, 2026 02:05 PM
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Michelle Baran
Little Tobago off the coast of Tobago
Islands
This Quiet Caribbean Village Is a Gateway to Record-Breaking Coral Reefs and Ancient Forests
February 13, 2026 05:56 PM
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Joanna Niles
Visovac Monastery sits on a small island surrounded by turquoise blue water and forested hills in the background
Air Travel News
The Exciting New International Flight Routes for 2026 Worth Planning a Trip Around
February 13, 2026 01:38 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Two kayakers paddling through Holden Beach Marina.
Outdoor Adventure
Where to Bike, Paddle, and Fish on North Carolina’s Quiet Coast
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