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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
The U.S. government had a beta test of an online passport renewal system, but it's been paused indefinitely.
Visas + Passports
Yes, You Can Renew Your U.S. Passport Online—if You Meet These Requirements
November 4, 2025 08:00 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Chai from UK restaurant group Dishoom comes in a lovely tin that can hide all kinds of odds and ends once it's empty.
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Gifts to Bring Home From Your Travels
November 4, 2025 06:37 AM
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Sophie Friedman
A red double-decker bus with Piccadilly Circus and No. 94 on the front travelers through a busy London street with cars, pedestrians and cyclists
Air Travel News
These Airports Offer the Best Flight Connections to Destinations Around the World
November 3, 2025 07:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Slovenia's Julian Alps with a crystal clear lake in the foreground, autumnal pines dotting the landscape and soaring granite alpine peaks in the distance
Trending News
Coolcations in the North, Off-Season in the South: This Is the New, More Climate-Friendly European Vacation
November 3, 2025 07:04 PM
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Jessica Benavides Canepa
Make travel to European destinations like Spitzingsee, Germany easy with Discover Airlines.
Loyalty + Rewards
5 Reasons to Fly Discover Airlines to Europe
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Head to Warsaw for the holidays and plan ahead to save money on everything from flights to cell service.
Loyalty + Rewards
How to Stay Online While Traveling Abroad
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The author kayaking on the Great Lakes during a sailing with Victory Cruise Lines.
Cruise
After My Breast Cancer Diagnosis, I Decided to Cruise the World. It Was Both Hell and a Dream.
October 31, 2025 12:58 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Blüemlisalphütte SAC
Hiking + Cycling
This 240-Mile Trek in the Swiss Alps Is All About Mountain Huts and Cheese Shops in the Clouds
October 31, 2025 12:56 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
View of Machu Picchu
Fall 2025
From the Amazon to Machu Picchu, What It’s Like to Visit Peru as a Blind Traveler
October 31, 2025 10:47 AM
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Ryan Knighton
Spread at Agni
Food + Drink
This Midwest State Capital Is Emerging as One of America’s Most Thrilling Food Cities
October 31, 2025 07:00 AM
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Katie Chang
A Jamaica flag waving in the sky
Trending News
Hurricane Melissa’s Unprecedented Impact on Jamaica and How to Help
October 30, 2025 05:25 PM
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Terry Ward
Dramatic evening light looking out across the Great Smoky Mountains from along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
Off The Tourist Trail
Yes, You Can See USA’s Most Visited National Park Without Crowds—Here’s the Local Expert Guide
October 30, 2025 02:53 PM
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Olivia Young
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Fall 2025
In Botswana, Tracking Lions and Elephants—By Bike
October 30, 2025 08:25 AM
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Chris Colin
View of a gondola moving above a ski area with a mountainous backdrop in Whistler.
Winter Sports
Where to Après Ski in North America This Season
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Celebrity Cruises' Xcel ship in Santorini
Cruise
Do You Know What’s Happening Inside Your Cruise Ship? The Wild Experiments Taking Place Below Deck
October 29, 2025 07:29 PM
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Fran Golden
The new Delta Sky Club at Salt Lake City International Airport with a central fireplace and seating that looks at out the surrounding mountains through floor-to-ceiling windows
Air Travel News
This Airport Just Opened Two New Lounges—One With an Outdoor Terrace and Another With an Immersive Video Room
October 29, 2025 07:16 PM
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Bailey Berg
View of the slopes in Deer Valley.
Winter Sports
Where to Ski and Après Ski in Deer Valley This Winter
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Diriyah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site just outside of Riyadh with traditional mud-brick architecture.
Air Travel News
Delta Is Launching a New Route to the Middle East—and It’s the Only U.S. Carrier to Offer This Nonstop Flight
October 28, 2025 07:21 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Fall 2025
How Visiting Lesser-Known Historical Sites Makes Me a Better Traveler
October 28, 2025 05:57 PM
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Latria Graham
Two men cross-country skiing in icebreakers wear.
Packing Tips + Gear
Travel-Ready Base Layers That Simplify Packing
Sponsored by
A child walking between sequoia trees in a national Park
National Parks
Sequoias Versus Redwoods: What’s the Difference and How to Compare the California National Parks
October 28, 2025 03:35 PM
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Suzie Dundas
A rendering of the interior of a forthcoming Magnifica Air airplane with two-by-two rows of lie-flat seats
Air Travel News
A New U.S. Airline Will Offer Private Jet–Style Flights Without the Premium Price Tag
October 27, 2025 07:49 PM
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Bailey Berg
A town square at sunset in Vilnius, Lithuania, with a giant Christmas tree made entirely of lights and a white belfry next to it.
Holiday Travel
These European Cities Have Stellar Christmas Markets and Festivals—and Fewer Crowds
October 27, 2025 04:56 PM
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Lottie Gross
A few of the facade and pool of Auberge de Soleil in Napa Valley.
Health + Wellness
California Wellness Retreats Worth the Trip
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Left: An Airbus A220 from Breeze on a landing approach at the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, at Golden Hour; right: full menu line-up of Delta's collaboration with chef José Andrés<br/>
Air Travel News
Delta and Chef José Andrés Hope to Shatter the Reputation of Bland Airplane Food with This New In-Flight Menu
October 24, 2025 05:02 PM
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Rachel Chang
View of the Inn at Death Valley pool.
Outdoor Adventure
Where to Find Luxury in California’s National Parks
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Guerneville, California
Food + Drink
7 Charming California Wine Towns for Every Kind of Traveler
October 24, 2025 09:25 AM
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Justin Goldman
Four young Black men playing trombone and several middle aged Black people in colorful suits dancing down the street
4 Days In
4 Days in New Orleans: Zip Lines Over Alligators, Raised Mausoleums, and Cajun Sausage Croissants
October 24, 2025 09:10 AM
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Jenny Adams
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