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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
photo of a man accessing United's in-flight entertainment system to connect to onboard Wi-Fi
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
Left: Pickles exterior: right: TK
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
People sitting on docks and on a boat sunbathing, eating, and drinking outside of La Banchina restaurant in Copenhagen
Cities We Love
10 Things to Do in Copenhagen If You Love Art, Design, and Really Good Pastries
July 11, 2024 12:50 PM
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Michelle Baran
Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection, is located on a private peninsula in Mexico's Rivera Nayarit.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 10 Best Hotels in Mexico for Families, According to Parents
July 11, 2024 12:10 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
A field of purple hydrangeas in front of a green misty mountain with a small mountain chalet and evergreen trees
Where to Travel Next
Shhh! These Are Some of the Quietest Places on Earth
July 11, 2024 09:56 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Midsection view of man giving tip to employee in hotel
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Should You Tip at an All-Inclusive Resort?
July 11, 2024 09:27 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Starry sky over a canyon with shrubbery in the foreground
National Parks
9 Incredible U.S. National Parks for Stargazing
July 11, 2024 09:12 AM
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Anna Fiorentino
The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks This Weekend
Natural Wonders
The Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak in August—Here’s How to See It
July 11, 2024 07:52 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A great French meal starts with a pre-dinner drink.
Food + Drink
A Beginner’s Guide to Classic French Aperitifs
July 10, 2024 12:40 PM
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Eleanor Aldridge
man in powered wheelchair on a paved path in the forest in the Great Smoky Mountains national park photo by Cory Lee.jpg
National Parks
National Parks Trails That Are Truly Accessible
July 10, 2024 10:14 AM
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Cory Lee
Seine River in Paris with a person sunbathing on the banks and a bridge with a boat cruising underneath it in the background
Trending News
Will the Seine River Be Clean Enough for Swimming in Time for the Olympics?
July 9, 2024 06:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
Cult favorite luggage brand Away has expanded with a new soft-sided luggage collection.
Packing Tips + Gear
For Travelers Who Prefer Soft Luggage, Away Has a New Collection Just for You
July 9, 2024 02:24 PM
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Bailey Berg
AquaVault’s packable FlexSafe beach safe locked to a lounge chair on the beach
Packing Tips + Gear
6 Must-Haves to Keep Your Valuables Safe on the Beach
July 9, 2024 12:31 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Time Travel Through Old New Orleans During Its Spectacular Tricentennial Celebration
Festivals + Events
A History Lover’s Guide to New Orleans
July 9, 2024 09:40 AM
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Julia Eskins
Icelandair Designed a Plane to Look Like Iceland’s Most Famous Glacier
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Does Dimming the Cabin Lights Actually Help Fliers with Jet Lag?
July 9, 2024 09:27 AM
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Bailey Berg
Packing packing cubes with clothes
Packing Tips + Gear
If You Want to Pack More Efficiently, Ask a Disabled Traveler
July 9, 2024 09:00 AM
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Kelly Dawson
A spectacular Sanibel beach
Outdoor Adventure
An Insider’s Guide to Fort Myers
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Hotels We Love
The 10 Best Hotels in Boston
July 5, 2024 08:13 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
A cloudy, empty beach with birds flying above in Padre Island, Texas
Health + Wellness
This Gulf Coast Beach Escape Has Seafood Feasts and Laid-Back Vibes
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Torres Del Paine national park, Chile, Patagonia photo:Adam Clark Tierra Patagonia
Hotels
Under Canvas Founder Who Put Glamping on the Map in the U.S. Is Going Global
July 5, 2024 10:31 AM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Long Flights vs. Layovers: The Pros and Cons of Flying Nonstop
Air Travel News
Long Flights vs. Layovers: The Pros and Cons of Flying Nonstop
July 5, 2024 07:25 AM
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Michelle Baran
Purple flowers blooming on a hill overlooking Padre Island National Seashore in Corpus Christi, Texas
Water Sports
Looking for an Active Beach Trip? Check Out This Coastal Destination
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Rows of green, leafy vineyard under the sun
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
6 Lesser-Known Spanish Wine Regions You Need to Visit Right Now
July 4, 2024 02:39 PM
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Ari Bendersky
A bird's eye view of a long, straight beach in Corpus Christi, Texas.
U.S. Beaches
Why This Beach Destination is a Fall Favorite
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The Paradise Pool flanked by blue lawn chairs and palm trees at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona
Hotels
Stay in the Same Iconic Southwestern Resort as Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe
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A bartender in a white suit and black tie behind a stylish golden bar with five stools and palm fronds on either side
Bars + Nightlife
16 Hotel Bars We Keep Returning To
July 3, 2024 11:05 AM
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Ann Shields
exterior image of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Family Travel
Take the Family on a Civil Rights History Road Trip
July 3, 2024 09:01 AM
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Sheryl Nance-Nash
Halfdan, the unimpressed star of the new Visit Oslo ad, standing inside the Vigeland Museum.
Trending News
This Scandinavian City Just Won the Internet With Its Hilarious New Tourism Ad
July 2, 2024 06:15 PM
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Laura Hall
Two men on a street in Europe communicating with arm gestures
Travel Tips + Etiquette
4 Ways to Overcome Language Barriers When Traveling
July 2, 2024 06:10 PM
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Anna Mindess
Tour guide giving a talk to a few tourists outside the Freedom House Museum in Alexandria Virginia. The museum is a federalist-style yellow-brick building and the street has other brick row houses on it. It's now a museum and National Historic Landmark.
History + Culture
A Lesser-Known Black History Museum Is Getting a Facelift and Deserved Attention
July 2, 2024 10:58 AM
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Tykesha Spivey Burton
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