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Hotel Esencia
Destination Spotlight
Off The Tourist Trail, Riviera Maya
From sunrise ruins, family-run markets, and quiet cenotes, a resident explains how to experience Mexico’s Caribbean coast on its own terms.
October 6, 2026 10:36 AM
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Michaela Trimble
hotel facade with red roof and mountains in the backdrop
hotel facade with red roof and mountains in the backdrop
Hotels We Love
These Are 12 of the Most Haunted Hotels in America
October 5, 2026 06:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Looking out through the windows at new DiamondAir Lounge at Heathrow Airport with views of the runway
Air Travel News
Heathrow Just Opened an Exclusive New Airport Lounge—but It’s Not in the Airport
October 5, 2026 05:39 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.
Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.
Hotels
17 Magical Tree House Hotels Around the World
October 2, 2026 08:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
A tram in Amsterdam featuring an image of Yayoi Kusama and depictions of her art for her Stedelijk Museum exhibit
Museums + Galleries
Yayoi Kusama’s Final Major Exhibit Is Taking Place in Amsterdam
October 2, 2026 05:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
A humpback whale breaching in Alaska
Cruise
Ship Strikes Are Among the Biggest Threats to Whales. One Cruise Line Wants to Help Change That
October 1, 2026 01:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
3 people with dirt bikes practice figure eights in a field in British Columbia
Outdoor Adventure
I Crashed, Stalled, and Slayed a Few Dragons at Dirt Bike Camp in British Columbia
October 1, 2026 08:30 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
View from Villa Rufolo on the Amalfi Coast
Where to Travel Next
4 Trips Where Expert Planning Makes All the Difference
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Beautiful village Stein am Rhein, Switzerland
Where to Travel Next
5 Charming Swiss Towns for Fondue, Medieval Castles, and Alpine Lakes
July 21, 2026 02:12 AM
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Melanie Haiken
People in red polar gear on a Zodiac in the Canadian Arctics seen between two people blurred in the foreground
Expedition Cruises
On a Recent Arctic Expedition Cruise, My Itinerary Completely Unraveled. Here’s What Happened Next
July 20, 2026 05:45 PM
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Stefanie Waldek
A woman on a boat in Thailand’s Koh Phi Phi islands
Outdoor Adventure
4 Guided Tours That Make Solo Travel Less Intimidating
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Food + Drink
11 Essential Foods to Eat on a Trip to Puerto Rico
July 18, 2026 08:08 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
View of the Manila skyline
Air Travel News
Delta Just Launched a New Nonstop Flight to One of Asia’s Most Exciting Cities
July 17, 2026 06:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Haifoss waterfall in Iceland with the sun just peaking out over the horizon
Trending News
It’s Not Too Late to Book a Trip to See the August 2026 Eclipse—Here’s How You Can Do It
July 17, 2026 01:58 PM
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Bailey Berg
a field of golden grape vines at Navarro Vineyards with low green mountains in the distance and a small hot air balloon in the blue sky
Road Trips
Wine, Redwoods, and the Coast: One Perfect Northern California Road Trip
July 17, 2026 10:48 AM
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Jessie Beck
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Trending News
Why Theodore Roosevelt’s New Presidential Library Is Worth the Trip
July 16, 2026 09:08 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Entrance to the Chase Sapphire lounge at DFW airport with rose-tinted armchairs against the walls and a check-in desk at the back of the entryway
Air Travel News
A New Chase Sapphire Lounge Just Opened in One of the Country’s Biggest and Busiest Airports—Here’s a Look
July 16, 2026 06:34 PM
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Chris Dong
Left: New Orleans French Quarter Scenic photo of buildings with flowers on their balcony railings. Right: tuba player and musicians performing on the streets in the French Quarter
History + Culture
Road Scholar Is Adding 2 New Civil Rights Tours to Its Lineup
July 16, 2026 04:14 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
Left: Torrance Beach lifeguard; right: people on the beach during daytime
Accessible Travel
From California to Scotland, These 8 Beaches Are Raising the Bar for Accessibility
July 16, 2026 02:27 PM
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Matt Villano
Large golden columns flank the check-in counters at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati, India
Air Travel News
Can Airports Be Beautiful? These 7 New Terminals Were Just Recognized for Their Stunning Design
July 16, 2026 01:54 PM
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Chris Dong
A rendering gives a first look of the newly redesigned Sandals Jamaica Montego Bay.
Hotels
Inside Sandals’ $200 Million Jamaica Transformation
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Accessible Travel
The Unsung Tech That’s Making the World Easier to Navigate
July 15, 2026 11:59 AM
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Jamie Davis Smith
A Delta One lie-flat seat in the lie-flat position seen from above with a pillow and quilted blanket
Air Travel News
Delta’s New “Basic” Business-Class Fares Offer the Same Comfy Seats for Less, But with Fewer Perks
July 14, 2026 06:26 PM
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Bailey Berg
La finca from above
Accessible Travel
One of Mexico’s Most Inclusive Farm Stays Is Hidden in an Orchard
July 14, 2026 04:16 PM
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Zanny Merullo
Ben’s Chili Bowl in Washington D.C.
Bars + Nightlife
5 Washington, D.C. Neighborhoods That Come Alive at Night
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Triglavski National Park, Slovenia
Hiking + Cycling
This New 2,000-Mile Hiking Trail Crosses 6 Countries in Europe
July 14, 2026 01:25 PM
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Karthika Gupta
Passenger sitting on chair in modern light airport with outstretched legs on suitcases, reading magazine and waiting airplane arriving, flight delay. Young woman travel and relax on vacation
Trending News
TSA’s New Security Scanners Could Mean Stricter Carry-On Size Limits
July 13, 2026 08:50 PM
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Bailey Berg
Sunrise view of popular tourist attraction ancient temple complex Angkor Wat with reflected in lake Siem Reap, Cambodia
Where to Travel Next
The Best Temples, Food, and Things to Do in Siem Reap
July 13, 2026 06:06 PM
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Anna Mazurek
Hvar, Croatia
Trending News
Travelers Get a Reprieve as Europe Pushes Back Its ETIAS Entry Requirement Again
July 13, 2026 05:14 PM
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Lydia Price
A glassy lake with evergreen trees and snow-capped mountains in the background
Road Trips
Traverse 2 National Parks, Hike Across Glaciers, and Sip Craft Beer on This 7-Day Alaska Road Trip
July 13, 2026 12:57 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
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Air Travel News
Booked the Window. Got a Wall. United Faces Lawsuit Over Seat Fees
July 13, 2026 11:24 AM
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Lydia Price
A row of United aircraft all parked at airport gates alongside each other
Air Travel News
United Airlines Removes Thousands of Flights From Its Summer Schedule
July 10, 2026 02:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
Left: sheep in a meadow at Errington Cheese Farm in Scotland. Right: wheels of Lanark Blue cheese resting on a shelf
Food + Drink
Scotland’s Cheese Trail Is the Farmhouse Food Adventure You Didn’t Know You Needed
July 10, 2026 11:45 AM
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Camille Berry
A colorful display of traditional Mexican dishes served on a vibrant tablecloth with authentic ceramics.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s How Much and When You Should Tip When Traveling in Mexico
July 9, 2026 02:43 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Left hand picture: a person looking at a wall of framed art at the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration exterior; right-hand picture is the brick exterior of the museum which was a historic waterworks building
Museums + Galleries
Britain’s First Illustration Museum Has Opened—Here’s What to See
July 9, 2026 10:56 AM
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Lucy Kehoe
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