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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
A view of the White House as seen from the back of the building with its columns, curved balconies, and a fountain and lawn in the foreground
Trending News
What a Trump Presidency Could Mean for Travelers
January 16, 2025 01:50 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Abstract aerial view of blue-green water in shifting red deposition of sediment gradually moving through alluvial plains of Francois Peron National Park and surround area in Western Australia.
Outdoor Adventure
This Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site Is Reversing the Damage of European Settlement
January 16, 2025 11:56 AM
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Keith Drew
Buildings in a forest by a mountain
Where to Travel Next
7 Beautiful Places in Italy Without the Crowds
January 15, 2025 03:19 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
View of Northern California's snow-capped Mount Shasta in the distance with a landscape covered in obsidian flows and a starry night sky above
Trending News
New U.S. National Monuments Worth Planning a Trip Around
January 15, 2025 03:09 PM
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Bailey Berg
A guest room at the Shangri-La Paris with blue carpeting and gilt details throughout.
Hotels
France’s Palace Hotels Are Considered the Height of French Culture—and Can Be Better Than 5-Star Stays
January 15, 2025 01:19 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Rome's colosseum at night
Trending News
The Euro and Dollar Are Nearly Equal—Meaning Americans Can Get More Bang for Their Buck While Traveling
January 15, 2025 01:01 AM
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Sophie Friedman
A deluxe room at the Hôtel Brighton in Paris with a gilded portrait and a view of green space.
Hotels
The Best Time to Book a Hotel Room, According to Travel Experts
January 15, 2025 12:42 AM
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Deb Hopewell
Mar Del Cabo has sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
Health + Wellness
For the Stressed, Tired, and Burned Out: Hotels Are Now Offering “Extreme Relaxation” Vacations
January 14, 2025 03:22 PM
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Jordi Lippe-McGraw
The Rain Barrel
Art + Culture
This Year’s Must-Visit Arts Destination Is Not Where You Might Think
January 14, 2025 02:36 PM
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Charlene Fang
The Folly Beach Pier framed by palm tree. Folly Beach South Carolina.
Outdoor Adventure
Charleston Is Magical, but Not for the Reasons People Think
January 14, 2025 01:03 PM
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Ellen Schmedinghoff
Aerial view of a commercial airplane parked at an airport gate with a bridge/walkway attached to the aircraft
Air Travel News
Don’t Want to Be Delayed? These Are the World’s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports, According to New Data
January 14, 2025 12:33 PM
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Bailey Berg
Man standing inside forest and pointing to surrounding grasses
Health + Wellness
The Next Outdoorsy Wellness Trend Will Have You Strapping on Your Hiking Boots and Looking Down
January 14, 2025 11:10 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
red cabin overlooking the water with no one around
Health + Wellness
The Tiny Canadian Town That Only Hosts One Traveler at a Time
January 14, 2025 09:11 AM
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Maryam Siddiqi
A view of plumes of smoke from the Palisades Fire seen rising up behind the Getty Museum in Los Angeles
Trending News
The Latest on the L.A. Wildfires, Travel Impacts, and How to Help
January 13, 2025 05:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
hotel lobby with columns and steps and trees in the background
Stay Here Next
This Iconic Manhattan Hotel Reopened With a New York–Themed Cocktail Menu—and an $80,000 Suite
January 13, 2025 01:36 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Person in a hammock slung between two palm trees by the ocean. The sun is setting behind the person over the water and the person is in silhouette
Books
Escape the Winter Doldrums With These 9 New Books
January 13, 2025 12:24 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Rock formations at a beach, with turquoise and dark blue water in the foreground
Beaches
These 8 Beaches Have the Bluest Water in the World
January 13, 2025 02:31 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Bran Castle in Romania's Transylvania region
Trending News
2 Countries Have Joined the European Schengen Area
January 10, 2025 05:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Risin and Kellingin, The Giant and the Witch far in the distance with Tjornuvik village in the foreground; colorful houses surrounded by a green valley on a black-sand beach
Trending News
The Faroe Islands Will “Close” Again to All but 80 Volunteers—and You Could Be Among Them
January 10, 2025 03:02 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Pink sands near ocean
International Beaches
Enjoy Pink-Sand Beaches and Snorkel to Shipwrecks on This Island Territory
January 10, 2025 02:53 PM
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Sandy Allen
A view of empty seats and aisles in a Delta One first class cabin on a Delta Air Lines airplane
Air Travel News
Delta Turns 100 This Year and Just Announced Some High-Tech Changes to the Flying Experience
January 10, 2025 02:02 PM
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Chris Dong
Colorful geometric brown, black and white tiles for the backsplash of a coffee, snack and tapas counter area at the Capital One Landing space at DCA
Loyalty + Rewards
Why Capital One Venture Credit Cards Are Perfect for Travelers
January 9, 2025 08:39 AM
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Paul Rubio
Zion-National-Park.jpg
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This Pass Makes Visiting National Parks Easier and Less Expensive
January 9, 2025 08:11 AM
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Bailey Berg
An alter of flowers and candles to one of the victims of the New Year's Day attack is set up curbside on Bourbon Street in New Orleans as people are walking about
Trending News
As Mardi Gras Season Begins, New Orleans Seeks to Ensure Greater Security in the Aftermath of Tragedy
January 8, 2025 06:03 PM
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Janna A. Zinzi
An image of the seas of Antarctica with snow-capped mountains in the background and ice floes in the foreground.
Expedition Cruises
11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Antarctica
January 8, 2025 08:38 AM
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Aislyn Greene
A beach with golden sand, turquoise water, palm trees, and moss-covered cliff beneath which sits a tunnel carved into the stone.
Visas + Passports
Do You Need a Passport to Go to Puerto Rico?
January 8, 2025 03:12 AM
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Bailey Berg
'Places To Love' host Samantha Brown sits on the end of a green canoe on a river flowing through the rainforests of northern Costa Rica
Trending News
TV Host Samantha Brown Shares Her Favorite Travel Hack for Avoiding Crowds
January 7, 2025 03:16 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Winter 2025
I’m a Fiddle Player Who Felt Disconnected from the Blues. A Trip On the Mississippi Blues Trail Changed That
January 7, 2025 03:07 PM
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Emma John
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