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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
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America 250
Now Is the Time to Travel in the United States
July 14, 2025 08:30 AM
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Where to Travel Next
52 Places to Travel in the U.S. This Year
July 14, 2025 08:10 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Toronto
Cities We Love
Why Now Is the Time to Visit Toronto, According to a Local
July 11, 2025 08:56 PM
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Julia Eskins
Nekajui
Beaches
20 of the Best Beaches—and Beach Resorts—in Costa Rica
July 11, 2025 02:13 PM
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Jessie Beck
Two adults and a child bike on a wooden path that cuts through the green grass in the mountain valley. Behind them, green trees and large gray mountains loom.
Festivals + Events
7 Festivals Near Yosemite That Are Worth Planning Your Trip Around
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Aerial view of Oleta River State Park, Halouver and Sunny Isles in Miami, Florida.
Cities We Love
Art Deco, White-Sand Beaches, and Live Music: 15 Can’t-Miss Things to Enjoy in Miami
July 11, 2025 01:56 PM
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Terry Ward
Trees with amber and green colored leaves line the water's edge. In the distance, a waterfall breaks in the middle of mountains.
National Parks
Everyone Visits Yosemite in the Summer, But Here’s a Smarter Time to Go
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A business-class seat on a Turkish Airlines flight with the seat in the lie-flat bed position topped with a pillow and bedding and a red amenity kit resting on a small table near the window
Air Travel News
Flying Internationally? This Airline Offers the Best Value in Business Class
July 10, 2025 05:44 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Relaxing in the sun in Trieste, Italy
Health + Wellness
These 14 Places Around the World Have Unique Ways to Find Happiness
July 10, 2025 02:44 PM
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Tim Chester
Chicago, Illinois - United States - December 24th, 2024: Downtown mural “Muddy Waters Mural” by artist Eduardo Kobra in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
History + Culture
The Movie Sinners Is a Love Letter to Chicago Blues—Here Are 6 Places to Experience It Yourself
July 10, 2025 02:34 PM
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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
The Capitol Building in Washington D.C., viewed at a slight angle from the front of the building with a blue sky, some clouds, and the sun glaring off to the left of the building
Trending News
The Newly Passed “Big Beautiful Bill” Act Will Have Some Very Real Effects on Travel—Here’s What to Know
July 9, 2025 07:11 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
8 Meditation Retreats in the U.S. to Book Now
Health + Wellness
Find Your Zen, No Passport Required, at These 8 Meditation Retreats
July 9, 2025 02:09 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Gjipe Beach, Albania
International Beaches
This European Country Has 300 Miles of Coastline and Some of the Continent’s Most Underrated Beaches
July 9, 2025 11:58 AM
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Joel Balsam
Tail end of a JSX semi-private airplane on a tarmac featuring the logo in grey and red and a desert-like flat landscape in the background
Air Travel News
Semi-Private Air Carrier JSX Is Expanding Its Service and Flier Benefits
July 9, 2025 11:55 AM
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Chris Dong
Two younger travelers sitting on a bench at an airport tying their Converse sneakers following a TSA security check
Air Travel News
TSA Ends a 20-Year Rule That Has Been One of the Most Annoying Aspects of the Security Process
July 8, 2025 06:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
Tarcoles, a small fishing village on the Gulf of Nicoya on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.
Outdoor Adventure
10 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica, From Wild Beaches to Local Coffee
July 8, 2025 05:08 PM
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Nina Kokotas Hahn
Beavertail Lighthouse in Beavertail State Park aerial view in summer, Jamestown, Rhode Island RI, USA. This lighthouse, built in 1856, at the entrance to Narragansett Bay on Conanicut Island.
Where to Go in Summer
5 Charming Small Towns in Rhode Island for Lighthouses, Ice Cream, and Beautiful Beaches
July 8, 2025 01:52 PM
A black-and-white image of an adult holdin a young child wearing suspenders sitting in an airplane seat, with both seen from behind as they look out the airplane window
Air Travel News
If a Parent Asks You to Swap Airplane Seats With Their Kid so They Can Sit Together, Should You?
July 7, 2025 06:24 PM
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Terry Ward
Sunrise from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park
National Parks
10 Stunning National Park Trails You Should Hike at Least Once in Your Life
July 7, 2025 01:54 PM
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Bailey Berg
Fairmont Breakers Long Beach opened in 1926. Its facade is white and palm trees line the entrance.
Stay Here Next
This Renovated Historic Hotel Offers Beachfront Peace in an Underrated California City
July 7, 2025 11:09 AM
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Tim Chester
Three women hold a yoga pose on an open-air wooden platform. Surrounded by nature, mountains loom in the distance.
Health + Wellness
How to Slow Down and Recharge in Park City
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A female hiker and a male hiker look out from a viewpoint at the mountains of Park City. The sky is a pale blue as the sun sets and casts a shadow on the mountaintops.
Outdoor Adventure
What to Do in Park City When It’s Not Winter
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An aerial view of French icebreaker 'Le Commandant Charcot' sailing through sheets of ice
Cruise
These Are the World’s Best Cruise Ships
July 3, 2025 06:41 PM
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Fran Golden
Park City sits in the valley between lush, green covered mountains.
Festivals + Events
9 Events That Make Summer Special in Park City
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Hotel del Coronado's pool is lined with white lounge chairs and palm trees.
Stay Here Next
Poolside Cabanas, Beachfront Dining, and Gilded-Age Glam—What It’s Like to Stay at This Reborn California Icon
July 3, 2025 10:59 AM
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Tim Chester
The exterior of an ornate white mansion with manicured gardens and a fountain.
Art + Culture
HBO Max’s Gilded Age Is Back. Experience It for Yourself in Newport, Rhode Island
July 3, 2025 08:15 AM
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Robin Catalano
A beach lined with yellow and white loungers and umbrellas in Cannes, France, with a large cruise ship at sea in the distance
Cruise News
Oversized Cruise Ships Continue to Fall Out of Favor in Europe as Another French City Votes to Ban Them
July 2, 2025 06:57 PM
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Blane Bachelor
A rectangular outdoor pool with attached hot tub is on the property of an adobe style house. Chaise lounges and striped sun umbrellas are on the pool deck
Loyalty + Rewards
The 5 Best Credit Cards for Travelers Right Now Have Unprecedented Sign-Up Bonuses and Unexpected Perks
July 2, 2025 02:04 PM
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Paul Rubio
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