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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
This Historic California Coastal Getaway Is Buzzing with New Hotels, Exciting Eateries, and 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 new American Express Centurion Lounge at Atlanta Airport
Trending News
Amex Just Launched Its Own Travel App (Finally) With These 5 Exciting Features
September 23, 2025 04:55 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Outdoor Adventure
Storm Tourism Is Surging—and Vancouver Island Is Leading the Charge
September 23, 2025 10:10 AM
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Alexandra Marvar
AFAR Magazine Still Life Shoot
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Check Your Passport Status—and What to Do if It’s Taking Too Long
September 23, 2025 01:30 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
Bird's eye view of a group of people at a large wooden dining table clinking wine glasses with an assortment of food on the table
Trending News
Millennials and Gen X Travelers, These New Global Trips Are Designed Specifically for You
September 22, 2025 10:52 PM
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Nicole Edenedo
Small waves crash along a rocky and bouldered shoreline in Gangneung, South Korea, with a small, traditional pavilion at the end of a pier rising out of the water
Hotel News + Openings
White-Sand Beaches and a Thriving Coffee Scene—South Korea’s Emerging Coastal Escape Has a New Luxury Resort
September 22, 2025 06:27 PM
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Katie Chang
The lobby at Waldorf Astoria New York with soaring ceilings, large stained glass windows and sofas and armchairs tucked into several seating areas
Stay Here Next
A Legend, Restored: The Waldorf Astoria New York Returns to Park Avenue
September 22, 2025 12:50 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
A train running alongside the ocean, with beach grass in the foreground
Train Travel
10 Train Routes That Will Take You Straight to a National Park
September 19, 2025 09:03 PM
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Alexandra Gillespie
Roederer Estate
Food + Drink
These 5 U.S. Wine Regions Will Make You Swear You’re in France
September 19, 2025 12:06 PM
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Justin Goldman
The Alder House suite's living area in the 1 Hotel Seattle with wood floors and plants
Stay Here Next
This New Design-Led Hotel Brings Calm to Seattle’s Tech Core
September 19, 2025 07:38 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
People sitting in the food court at Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport with a graphic brown-and-white ceiling overhead
Air Travel News
Which North America Airports Are Truly Best in Class? Travelers Have Spoken
September 18, 2025 07:30 PM
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Michelle Baran
A ceremony involving colorful powders shooting into the air during on soccer field with a stadium full of onlookers
Trending News
A Great Way to Be Part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Become a Volunteer
September 18, 2025 07:27 PM
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Meredith Heil Bock
A person walks into the thermal pool at Roku Kyoto, LXR Hotels & Resorts with loungers and umbrellas along with guest rooms lining the pool area
Loyalty + Rewards
The Amex Platinum Card Now Has the Highest Annual Fee of All Travel Credit Cards. Will Anyone Pay That Much?
September 18, 2025 12:54 PM
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Katherine Fan
View of Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam
Cities We Love
A Travel Guide for Germany’s Iconic Museums, Palaces and Heritage
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Outdoor Adventure
Nothing Says Commitment Like Couples Therapy on the Side of a Cliff
September 18, 2025 12:38 PM
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Esme Benjamin
A white guest room with doors opening to balcony and view of the Eiffel Tower
A white guest room with doors opening to balcony and view of the Eiffel Tower
Hotels We Love
The Paris Hotels Where an Eiffel Tower View Is Actually Worth It
September 18, 2025 09:58 AM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
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Where to Travel Next
Spin the Globe
September 18, 2025 09:57 AM
A collage depicting two cutouts of airplanes flying in opposite directions placed atop a background featuring three llamas walking in the Patagonia region
Air Travel News
Should You Ever Book 2 One-Way Tickets Instead of a Round-Trip Flight?
September 17, 2025 06:23 PM
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Lauren Dana Ellman
View of houses and balconies on a street in Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia
Air Travel News
Delta Travelers Choose Where in Europe the Airline Will Fly to Next
September 17, 2025 03:07 PM
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Chris Dong
A person (off camera) putting folded clothes into an orange suitcase with other bags, clothes, and items surrounding the suitcase
Air Travel News
TSA Expands List of Items Prohibited From Checked Luggage as Concerns About In-Flight Fires Mount
September 16, 2025 07:22 PM
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Blane Bachelor
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Fall 2025
Track Wolves, Dive Shipwrecks, Hunt for Truffles: 52 Epic Adventures in Every State
September 16, 2025 12:35 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
winding road with view of bay and small village
Longreads
What Happens When a Self-Navigating Car Decides Your Travel? We Found Out in the Faroe Islands
September 16, 2025 09:48 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Yes, You Can Bring Food Through TSA—With Some Exceptions
Air Travel News
Yes, You Can Bring Food Through TSA—With Some Exceptions
September 16, 2025 02:48 AM
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Jessie Beck
A person performing a traditional Inuit dance in Pond Inlet, Canada
Expedition Cruises
A New Inuit-Led Northwest Passage Voyage Hands the Storytelling (and Part of the Profits) to Local Communities
September 15, 2025 09:11 PM
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Robin Catalano
The underbelly of an airplane flying through a blue sky with scattered white clouds
Air Travel News
A Surprise Win for Fliers’ Rights Follows a Recent Major Setback. But Will It Help?
September 15, 2025 07:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Five leather, high stool seats line a golden bar area with a cheetah figure atop the counter and black panthers and New York landmarks featured on the wallpaper behind the bar
Hotel News + Openings
The Flashy Art and Bold Style of Faena New York, West Chelsea’s Newest Hotel
September 15, 2025 06:57 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
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Outdoor Adventure
The Crowd-Free California Redwoods Trip That Everyone Should Take Once
September 15, 2025 10:16 AM
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Greg Sullivan
An aerial view of a Quark Expeditions vessel in Patagonia with rocky snow-dusted mountains surrounding a long channel
Expedition Cruises
Everyone Wants to Go to Antarctica. Here’s Why You Should Sail to This Fjord-Filled Subpolar Region Instead
September 12, 2025 07:37 PM
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Stefanie Waldek
People on an observation deck surrounded by snow with views of dramatic mountains in Cortina in Italy's alpine region
Trending News
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy Could Be the Most Glamorous Games Yet. Here’s How to Attend Them.
September 12, 2025 05:07 PM
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Tiana Attride
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