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Joshue trees dot the landscape in Joshua Tree National Park with rocky, bouldered hills in the background
Trending News
Can (and Should) You Still Travel to National Parks During the Government Shutdown?
As the federal shutdown continues into its fourth week, travelers may be wondering whether the country’s national parks are open and if visiting puts undue strain on the treasured public lands. Here’s what to know.
October 23, 2025 07:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Game room with blue and black striped carpets, arcade sign, and jukebox
Loyalty + Rewards
Arcade Games, Caviar Deviled Eggs, and Zero-Gravity Nap Pods—How Far Will Airport Lounges Go for Your Loyalty?
October 23, 2025 06:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
Seaside shot of a Greek Island with white-washed houses on a hill overlooking the sea.
Destination Spotlight
What’s the Next Hot Retirement Destination? Hint: It’s Rich in Sea Air, Healthy Living, and Ouzo
October 23, 2025 11:25 AM
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Meagan Drillinger
A person, seen from behind, sitting in bed and stretching their arms overhead looking out at a pool area outside
Trending News
Demand for Adults-Only Resorts Is on the Rise. But Should Kids Really Be Excluded?
October 23, 2025 11:08 AM
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Terry Ward
The Twisted Spine in Brooklyn, NY
Art + Culture
Visit 9 Spine-Chilling Bookstores in North America Dedicated Exclusively to Horror
October 22, 2025 04:02 PM
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Jennifer Billock
Two little floating houses in the Yellowknife Bay
Art + Culture
Yellowknife’s Skies Light Up at Night, but the Daytime Is When the City Really Comes Alive
October 22, 2025 07:36 AM
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Tim Chester
A castle atop a green rocky hill, with clouds overhead
History + Culture
Terrifying Dolls, a Nightmare Film, and Bone-Filled Caves: 8 of the World’s Most Haunted Places
October 22, 2025 03:59 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Children peaking over a fence at Alisanal Ranch.
Family Travel
A California Wine Country Guide for Families
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View of Koba Sports Bar exterior at Mayakoba.
Food + Drink
How This México Resort Is Changing Resort Dining
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Live music at Mayakoba’s Day of the Dead celebrations
Art + Culture
This is the Best Place to Celebrate Día de Muertos in México
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A rendering of an aerial view of the Scenic Ikon surrounding by floating ice
Expedition Cruises
This New Ultra-Luxury Polar Yacht Will Sail in Antarctica and Africa, the Falklands, and the Fjords of Chile
October 21, 2025 10:45 PM
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Jeri Clausing
An aerial view of the Amazon River in Peru winding through lush green rainforests with a couple boats creating ripples in the water and a small grouping of homes jutting out over the water
River Cruises
Pink Dolphins, Piranhas, and Wine-Paired Tasting Menus—Sailing the Peruvian Amazon on a New Luxury Riverboat
October 21, 2025 07:24 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Trees with colorful fall foliage like a rocky riverfront in North Conway, New Hampshire
Hotel News + Openings
A New Under Canvas Glampsite in New England Will Offer Easy Access to Forest Hikes, Maple Syrup, and Orchards
October 20, 2025 07:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
6 Lantern Festivals That’ll Brighten Your Life
Art + Culture
8 Truly Brilliant Global Lantern Festivals Worth Traveling for—from Chiang Mai to Nagasaki
October 20, 2025 06:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial Birds Eye View of Keystone Colorado
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in December
October 20, 2025 04:55 PM
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Mark Ellwood
An interior gallery of the Louvre Museum in Paris with people milling about
Trending News
The Louvre Museum Has Closed Following a Jewelry Heist—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
October 20, 2025 04:30 PM
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Sophie Friedman
A concrete building with an elaborate steel tornado-shaped staircase stretching above it
Where to Travel Next
Europe’s Most Exciting New Museum Is an Innovative, Architecturally Thrilling Ode to Human Migration
October 20, 2025 11:43 AM
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Blane Bachelor
A christmas market lit up at night, with a carousel and a grand city hall in the background
Holiday Travel
Where to Find Europe’s Most Festive, Unique, and Family-Friendly Christmas Markets
October 18, 2025 04:54 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
A boat sails on turquoise water in Positano on the Amalfi Coast with colorful homes lining the steep rocky cliffs rising from the sea behind
Trains
The Luxury Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Train Just Launched a New Scenic Route from Paris to the Amalfi Coast
October 17, 2025 07:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
A collage featuring a person on their phone with four speech bubbles shooting out in primary Google colors set against the backdrop of an aerial view of coastal scene with a sliver of beach and turquoise water
Travel Tips + Etiquette
You’re Not Using Google Right to Plan Your Trips
October 17, 2025 04:37 PM
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Craig Stoltz
A silhouette of an air traffic control tower against and blue and yellow sky
Air Travel News
As the Government Shutdown Drags On, Will There Be More Flight Delays and Cancellations?
October 17, 2025 03:26 PM
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Bailey Berg
a view of the X-shaped Octavio Frias de Oliveira bridge with the skyline of Sao Paulo Brazil in the background
Air Travel News
These 10 Destinations Have Seen the Biggest Airfare Drops in 2025
October 17, 2025 01:38 PM
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Bailey Berg
The sauna at Laugarás Lagoon looks out on a steaming two-tiered hot springs featuring a waterfall design feature
Trending News
A New Iceland Lagoon Features Cascading Pools, Tiered Hot Springs, and Foraged, Local Cuisine
October 16, 2025 07:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The U.S. Passport Is No Longer Among the World’s 10 Most Powerful
October 16, 2025 05:47 PM
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Bailey Berg
Two rows of seats in an empty airport boarding gate area with a seen plane landing through the floor-to-ceiling windows
Air Travel News
American Airlines Is Saying Goodbye to One of the Most Hated Items at the Boarding Gate
October 16, 2025 01:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
Highway 71 cuts through the Arkansas Ozarks, which are peaking with gorgeous fall foliage right about now.
Road Trips
Now Is the Moment to Visit the Country’s Most Underrated Fall Foliage Route
October 15, 2025 05:40 PM
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Taryn Shorr-McKee
A backcountry skier on a ridge in the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria.
Epic Trips
This Underrated Ski Region Has Slopeside Grills and Pale Pink Churches
October 15, 2025 11:45 AM
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Naomi Tomky
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Epic Trips
More Travelers Are Testing Their Limits With These “Wild” Adventures in Total Darkness
October 15, 2025 09:45 AM
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Heide Brandes
Colchuck Lake, Washington
Hiking + Cycling
14 Epic Hikes in the U.S.—From California’s Lost Coast to a Northeast Trek Longer Than the Appalachian Trail
October 15, 2025 09:45 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
The rafts tucked into an eddy at Layover camp near the end of the canyon section.
Epic Trips
A Plane Dropped Me Off in the Remote Arctic to Raft Canada’s Oldest River
October 15, 2025 09:44 AM
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Chloe Berge
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Epic Trips
I Spent 6 Days Eating Along France’s 385-Mile Food Trail
October 15, 2025 08:50 AM
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Aislyn Greene
The Caribbeean sea, a strip of white sand, a forest of trees and then another strip of water and trees, all beneath a blue sky
Trending News
These Are the Top 10 Trending Travel Destinations, According to Skyscanner. How Many Have You Already Been To?
October 14, 2025 12:43 PM
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Sophie Friedman
This suite at Forestis in Italy's Dolomites region features a private balcony with mountain views.
Hotels We Love
11 Stunning Ski Lodges and Resorts Around the World to Book This Winter
October 14, 2025 09:27 AM
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Adam H. Graham
View of Philadelphia City Hall across the street with international flags of different countries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on May 2, 2025.
4 Days In
4 Days in Philadelphia: Cobblestones, Calder Sculptures, and a 24/7 Cheese Vending Machine
October 14, 2025 09:02 AM
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Regan Stephens
a rendering shows the glass top of a hotel tower peaking through pink clouds over Dubai
Hotel News + Openings
Dubai’s Next Luxury Hotel Is Set to Be the Tallest in the World—and Reservations Are Now Open
October 13, 2025 04:15 PM
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Nicola Chilton
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