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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 A350 that Qantas is building will have six enclosed first-class suites with flat beds, a separate reclining seat, and plenty of room for eating and working.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
8 Mistakes to Avoid When Redeeming Air Miles, According to Experts
January 7, 2025 08:36 AM
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Bailey Berg
Computer on a desk in the middle of the jungle
Solo Travel
7 Tips for Traveling the World as a Digital Nomad
January 6, 2025 03:15 PM
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Annie Daly
An aerial view of Washington's Lummi Island, with a meandering stream, pine forests, and a mountain in the distance
Where to Travel Next
Skip the Crowds on These Lesser-Known Islands Across the U.S.
January 6, 2025 02:59 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
An aerial view of Marine City and Gwangan Bridge, Busan, South Korea, 10 Oct 2024.
Winter 2025
This Underrated Asian City Is Home to Beaches, Bathhouses, and Rich History
January 6, 2025 02:04 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
The tail of four British Airways aircraft featuring the airline's red and blue logo
Air Travel News
British Airways Just Became the Latest Airline to Make (Disappointing) Changes to Its Loyalty Program
January 6, 2025 11:51 AM
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Chris Dong
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Winter 2025
Pia Riverola’s Latest Photo Book Will Make You Rethink the Everyday Moments of Travel
January 3, 2025 03:28 PM
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Amy Alipio
A snowy landscape as seen through an igloo-style bubble hotel room, with a grey linen covered bed.
Outdoor Adventure
Hot Take: Glamping Is Better in the Winter
January 3, 2025 11:04 AM
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Maggie Fuller
A female tourist stands in front of a Mexican pyramid
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do You Need a Passport to Go to Mexico?
January 3, 2025 10:46 AM
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Bailey Berg
Woman in orange shirt touches large incense burner and other hands also touch the object
Art + Culture
The Quest to Create the Most Accessible Museum in the World
January 3, 2025 10:32 AM
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M. Leona Godin
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Winter 2025
How Mobility Issues Changed the Way I Plan Travel With My Mom
January 2, 2025 03:30 PM
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Latria Graham
This Grand Deluxe King room at the Surrey has two wingback chairs and a table along with two windows.
Stay Here Next
This Century-Old NYC Landmark Is Now a Luxury Hotel—Here’s What It’s Like
December 31, 2024 05:56 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius as seen at dusk with the ruins in the foreground and the mountain in the background
Trending News
Pompeii Is Combating Overtourism With New Rules. Here’s How They Might Impact Your Next Visit.
December 31, 2024 09:10 AM
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Erica Firpo
turquoise water of Diablo lake surrounded by pine tree covered mountains in North Cascades National Park, Washington, USA
National Parks
How to Visit the National Parks for Free in 2025
December 31, 2024 06:30 AM
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Michelle Baran
Sensoji Temple, Tokyo with red columns, a tall pagoda, and red, black, and gold lanterns with Japanese characters on them
Air Travel News
Alaska Airlines Will Begin Flying New International Routes in 2025—Here’s Where
December 30, 2024 09:58 AM
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Bailey Berg
You Can Book Nonstop Flights to Scandinavia on SAS for Less Than $450 Right Now
Art + Culture
The Many Meanings Behind the Northern Lights
December 30, 2024 09:24 AM
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Bailey Berg
Train running by colorful houses on cliff overlooking sea.
Train Travel
Europe Has a Lot of Beautiful Train Rides. These 7 in Italy Top the List.
December 27, 2024 10:00 AM
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Erica Firpo
Restaurant employees working in a garden in front of a historic farmhouse restaurant in Norway
Restaurants + Cafés
10 Restaurants Worth Planning a Trip Around
December 27, 2024 09:28 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A pelican on a dock
Islands
Hemingway’s Favorite Getaway Is an Adventurer’s Dream
December 27, 2024 07:54 AM
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Alex Schechter
A night sky lit up by stars and the milky away above a desert landscape with red mountains
Astrotourism
16 Stunning Places to Go Stargazing in 2025
December 27, 2024 04:42 AM
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Nile Cappello
La Roqqa in Porto Ercole has a red exterior and has views of the marina.
Hotels We Love
The 7 Best Hotels in Italy for Getting Off the Beaten Path
December 26, 2024 12:42 PM
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Erica Firpo
People roaming around outside St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City
Trending News
Rome’s Jubilee Year Has Begun—Here’s What to Know and How to Avoid the Crowds
December 26, 2024 10:10 AM
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Erica Firpo
A child looks out from the balcony of the 6,762-passenger MSC World Europa mega-cruise-ship with a port and another cruise ship blurred in the background
Cruise
I Took My Son on an Over-the-Top European Mega-Ship Cruise. Here’s What We Loved—and What We Didn’t
December 26, 2024 09:53 AM
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Blane Bachelor
Although St. Lucia is less than 250 square miles, it has plenty of places to relax.
Beaches
St. Lucia is a Year-Round Vacation Spot—A Local Reveals 4 of Its Best Beaches
December 26, 2024 09:00 AM
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Mariette Williams
Historic town of Perast in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro with older homes and buildings with orange-tiled roofs, lining the waterfrton with a handful of small boats moored, and mountains in the background
Cruise
How to Escape the Mediterranean Cruise Crowds? Head to This Underrated Coastal Paradise Instead
December 23, 2024 06:02 PM
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Fran Golden
A person in a brightly colored, elaborate costume with a head dress and mask in Chile's Arica’s La Fuerza del Sol festival.
Food + Drink
7 Food Festivals in Chile Worth Planning Your Trip Around
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Horses running through an open greed field in Torres del Paine, Magallanes, Chile.
Outdoor Adventure
Discover the Pristine, Untamed Patagonian Paradise That Few Travelers Ever See
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A view of Villarrica Lake and a snow-covered moutain behind it in Pucón, Chile
Road Trips
Road Trip Through Chile’s Stunning Lake District
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JetBlue's Mint-class (or business-class) seats with small dividers for added privacy and additional storage and table areas surrounding them
Air Travel News
JetBlue Lays Out Plans for New First-Class Seats on Domestic Flights
December 20, 2024 01:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
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