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Visas + Passports
Big Changes Are Coming for U.S. Passports—Here’s What to Know
U.S. passports are getting a new look and the application process is migrating to a fully online system. Here’s how the changes will affect travelers.
October 8, 2026 02:22 PM
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Lydia Price
TALLINN, ESTONIA - DECEMBER 29, 2022. Christmas market at Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats) and Town Hall, Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tallinn, Estonia, Europe. On a cold winter morning.
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in December
October 8, 2026 02:04 PM
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Mark Ellwood
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Loyalty + Rewards
United Will Match Your Delta or American Status as It Takes a Swipe at Rivals’ Wi-Fi
October 8, 2026 09:26 AM
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Harriet Baskas
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Food + Drink
Romania Has Given Me a New, Fermented Obsession
October 8, 2026 05:48 AM
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Danielle Hallock
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard in Bucharest is housed in a Belle Époque building, which is seen here at dusk.
Stay Here Next
The Royal Parties Are Long Over, but This Grand Bucharest Hotel Is Back. We Checked In
October 7, 2026 06:05 PM
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Danielle Hallock
Under Canvas White Mountains overview shot of tents on 100 acres in Dalton, New Hampshire
Stay Here Next
Here’s What It’s Like at New Hampshire’s Newest Glamping Base Camp
October 7, 2026 06:02 PM
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Shayla Martin
Bonjour Québec
Hiking + Cycling
A New, Easy Bike Route From Montreal to Quebec City Is Lined With Fall Foliage and So Many Spas
October 6, 2026 06:39 PM
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Jen Rose Smith
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Air Travel News
Are Flights Still Being Canceled Following the Microsoft Outage?
July 23, 2024 03:39 PM
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Chris Dong
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Hotels
14 Airbnb Alternatives for Every Kind of Vacation Home Seeker
July 23, 2024 09:36 AM
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Michelle Baran
A large selection of different french and italian cheeses on the counter of a small store at the market in the Bastille district.
Restaurants + Cafés
Where to Shop for Cheese in Paris
July 23, 2024 07:19 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl opens July 2024 and is located in a restored castle on Lake Fuschl in Austria.
Stay Here Next
This Castle Hotel in Austria Is a Now Reimagined Luxury Retreat
July 22, 2024 01:55 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Large numbers of travelers at the check-in areas at Amsterdam Schiphol airport
Air Travel News
Cyber Outage Disrupts Thousands of Flights Globally—Here’s Everything Travelers Need to Know
July 19, 2024 07:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
Smoke along Lake Diablo in North Cascades National Park in Washington State, a turquoise-blue lake surrounded by pine tree-covered mountains and hills
Trending News
As Wildfires Threaten National Parks, Here’s How to Stay Safe in the Great Outdoors
July 19, 2024 05:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Videos
4-Day Road Trip in Mainland Greece | Ancient History and No Crowds [VIDEO]
July 19, 2024 12:37 PM
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Claudia Cardia
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Books
17 Independent Bookstores We Love Around the World
July 19, 2024 06:56 AM
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Tim Chester
An aerial view of the Corinth Canal, a narrow waterway passing between limestone cliffs with a boat passing through it and some bushes on the sides
Cruise
For a Thrilling Cruise Experience, Book a Sailing Through This Underrated Canal in Greece
July 18, 2024 06:49 PM
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Fran Golden
On a Road Trip Through Wyoming, Celebrate a Legacy of Women’s Voting Rights
History + Culture
A Road Trip in Wyoming Celebrates Its Women’s Voting History
July 18, 2024 04:44 PM
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Lindsay Lambert
A projection show called Hogwarts Always at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, displaying fireworks igniting behind the Hogwarts castle
Destination Spotlight
Experience the Best Theme Parks, Festivals, and More in Florida
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Outdoor Adventure
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Traveling Solo to a National Park
July 17, 2024 06:53 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Air Travel News
Star Chefs, Local Art, Cherry Blossom Cocktails: Meet D.C.’s New AmEx Lounge
July 17, 2024 06:27 PM
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Paul Rubio
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Air Travel News
Alaska Just Added These 18 New Flights Across North and Central America
July 17, 2024 02:26 PM
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Bailey Berg
An aerial view of the Palm Beach Par 3 golf course and hotel along the beach in Florida
Natural Wonders
4 Outdoor Adventures Near Marriott Hotels in Florida
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Happens If Your Name Is Misspelled on Your Airline Ticket?
July 17, 2024 09:42 AM
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Bailey Berg
6 Awesome Hiking Apps for Adventurous Travelers
Hiking + Cycling
6 Great Hiking Apps for Adventurous Travelers
July 17, 2024 06:59 AM
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Kayla Matthews
"Tourists Go Home" spray painted on the side of a building in the Gracia neighborhood in Barcelona with a person walking along a tree-lined street with parked cars
Trending News
Does Barcelona Hate Tourists? Why Locals Are Spraying Visitors With Water Guns
July 16, 2024 06:15 PM
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Jessica Benavides Canepa
A red lifeguard's hut overlooking the light teal blue water at South Beach, Miami, Florida
Family Travel
Great Florida Destinations for Unforgettable Family or Group Trips
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Accessible Travel
Why Aren’t UNESCO World Heritage Sites More Accessible?
July 16, 2024 08:53 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
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Longreads
For Black Travelers, TikTok Is Today’s Version of the “Green Book”
July 16, 2024 08:32 AM
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Tamara J. Walker
Gentoo penguins walking toward the camera on a patch of snow with people in expedition gear in the background
Cruise News
Calling All Birders—These Cruises Were Made Just for You
July 15, 2024 06:27 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Required Eating: The 10 Meals Not to Miss in Singapore
Restaurants + Cafés
11 Singapore Foods You Have to Try—and Where to Try Them
July 15, 2024 09:55 AM
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Charlene Fang
Aerial view of the coastal town of Eden, Australia, a green and rocky peninsula jutting out into a deep blue ocean
Cruise
Need a Quick Getaway? Book One of These Amazing 3-Night Cruises
July 12, 2024 05:01 PM
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Brittany Chrusciel
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Accessible Travel
I’m a Disabled Traveler. This Is How to Talk About Accessible Travel.
July 12, 2024 09:27 AM
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Maayan Ziv
Blurred people walking in front of the departure board at Frankfurt Airport
Air Travel News
The Secret Way to Bypass Security Lines at Some of Europe’s Busiest Airports
July 11, 2024 07:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
A black and white image of dinner service on a Pan Am airplane with people seated at dinner tables being served by a waiter
Air Travel News
Pan Am Is Bringing Back the Golden Age of Air Travel
July 11, 2024 02:54 PM
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Bailey Berg
Essential Travel Apps That Experienced Travel Editors Actually Use
Packing Tips + Gear
16 Travel Apps That Travel Editors Actually Use
July 11, 2024 02:28 PM
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Sarah Buder
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