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Hiking + Cycling
This 81-Mile Bike-and-Train Loop in Southern France Is All About Gorges, Gîtes, and Farm Lunches
In the overlooked Cévennes region, a three-day route connects bike or e-bike trails with a train ride.
June 10, 2026 12:21 PM
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Erin Henk
Collage of 8 photos, most showing hotels
Hotels We Love
The 40 Best New Hotels of 2026
June 10, 2026 10:00 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Smithsonian Castle - Haupt Garden, behind the Castle
Trending News
7 New Reasons to Visit the National Mall This Summer
June 9, 2026 08:12 PM
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Madeline Weinfield
People on a touring boat in Copenhagen
Trending News
In This Scandinavian City, Visitors Are Being Rewarded for Their Good Deeds
June 9, 2026 06:48 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
Long lines of travelers at an airport in Europe
Trending News
Traveling to Europe This Summer? Be Ready for a Long Wait at Border Control
June 9, 2026 06:43 PM
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Dianne See Morrison
Which Caribbean Island Should You Visit?
Islands
Which Caribbean Island Should You Visit?
June 9, 2026 01:18 PM
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Brian Major
Left: Louisville, Kentucky - NuLu neighborhood streetscape; right: Play Dance Bar
LGBTQ Travel
I’ve Lived All Over the U.S. Here’s Why I Think the Best Gay Bars Are in Red States
June 8, 2026 06:28 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Bird's eye view of airplanes parked at various airport gates
Air Travel News
Flight Delays and Cancellations Will Persist Even as Shutdown Nears End. Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
November 11, 2025 06:41 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Six Sisters Suite at Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel with three large beds with bright pink cushioned headboards, a golden chandelier, and green and blue chaises at the foot of the beds
Hotel News + Openings
Vintage Guitars, Sisterhood Suites, and Plenty of Pink—a New Dolly Parton Hotel Is Coming to Nashville
November 11, 2025 06:23 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Two people in snow gear outside in a snowy parking lot, one is wrapped in a colorful Rumpl travel blanket
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Gifts for Travelers That Cost Less Than $100
November 11, 2025 03:34 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A man in blue and orange clothing harvesting oysters
Food + Drink
Pick Olives, Crush Grapes, and Dig for Truffles at These Hotels in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
November 11, 2025 12:47 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Two Bit Club
Restaurants + Cafés
Tandoori Oysters, Lobster Soba, Lowcountry Fine-Dining: Charleston Restaurants to Travel for Right Now
November 11, 2025 07:21 AM
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Lauren Mowery
People wearing woolen Glerups slippers sitting on staircase
Packing Tips + Gear
The 57 Best Gifts for Travelers, According to Travel Experts
November 10, 2025 05:57 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A glass-walled restaurant on a wildflower-covered hillside with rugged coast in the background
Restaurants + Cafés
10 U.S. Restaurants Where the Views Are as Amazing as the Food
November 10, 2025 01:01 PM
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Alina Polishuk
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Where to Travel Next
The One Food You Should Travel for in Each State
November 10, 2025 11:58 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Two people, one with a brown leather backup and the other with a yellow roller bag and backpack, looking at a departure board at the airport
Air Travel News
Should You Change or Cancel Your Flight Due to the Shutdown? Plus, What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled
November 7, 2025 06:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
View above the East Rim of the Grand Canyon with striking red and orange cliffs on both sides rising up above the Colorado River
Hotel News + Openings
A New Grand Canyon Lodge Lets You Explore This Lesser-Known Region of the National Park With Navajo Guides
November 7, 2025 05:22 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Two sisters play on the big rock that is the focus point of the biggest pool at Coco Beach Resort, Belize
Where to Go in Winter
14 Magical Winter Destinations Whether You Want to Embrace the Snow or Escape the Cold
November 7, 2025 03:15 PM
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Bailey Berg
Lake Tahoe, United States
Off The Tourist Trail
A Local’s Guide to Lake Tahoe Without the Crowds, Including Remote Hot Springs and Moonlit Adventures
November 7, 2025 02:23 PM
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Suzie Dundas
2 Red Adirondack chairs overlooking grasslands national park, saskatchewan, canada
Off The Tourist Trail
Dig for Fossils and Stargaze in a National Park on a Road Trip Through an Underrated Canadian Province
November 6, 2025 01:45 PM
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Billie Cohen
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Outdoor Adventure
Free-Diving in Turks and Caicos Taught Me to Breathe, Not Just Hold My Breath
November 6, 2025 12:29 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
The wilds of Devon
Fall 2025
8 Epic Cruises for the Seriously Intrepid Traveler to Take in 2026
November 6, 2025 11:44 AM
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Jeri Clausing
Yayoi Kusama Yellow, polka-dotted Pumpkin on a pier on Japan's Naoshima island with the ocean and some low mountains in the background.
Art + Culture
The Dreamy Japanese Islands Where Nature and Contemporary Art Meet
November 6, 2025 03:23 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
A view of buildings in downtown San Francisco as seen from a highpoint on a brick walk.
4 Days In
4 Days in San Francisco: Floating Parks, Parrot Spotting, and a Revitalized Hippie Neighborhood
November 5, 2025 03:10 PM
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Erin Feher
View of Manhattan skyline from the water. A woman with blond hair is holding up a camera to take a photo. Two other people are standing in front of her
Cities We Love
The World’s 10 Best Cities of 2026 Have Been Announced—and Only One American City Made the List
November 5, 2025 11:48 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Boats on the sandbar in the Florida Keys
4 Days In
4 Days in the Florida Keys: Shipwreck Dives, Teeny-Tiny Deer, and Legendary Key Lime Pie
November 5, 2025 07:23 AM
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Terry Ward
A 36-foot-tall statue of Ramesses II is on display in the lobby area of the Grand Egyptian Museum with dots of natural light filtering through from above
Trending News
The Long-Delayed Grand Egyptian Museum Is Finally Open—and It Was Worth the Wait
November 4, 2025 06:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Le Panoramic restaurant, located at the top of a ski resort in Courchevel, France
Winter Sports
Onsen Soaks in Japan, Poutine in Canada, and Fondue in Switzerland—This Is Après-Ski Around the World
November 4, 2025 01:31 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
The U.S. government had a beta test of an online passport renewal system, but it's been paused indefinitely.
Visas + Passports
Yes, You Can Renew Your U.S. Passport Online—if You Meet These Requirements
November 4, 2025 08:00 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Chai from UK restaurant group Dishoom comes in a lovely tin that can hide all kinds of odds and ends once it's empty.
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Gifts to Bring Home From Your Travels
November 4, 2025 06:37 AM
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Sophie Friedman
A red double-decker bus with Piccadilly Circus and No. 94 on the front travelers through a busy London street with cars, pedestrians and cyclists
Air Travel News
These Airports Offer the Best Flight Connections to Destinations Around the World
November 3, 2025 07:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Slovenia's Julian Alps with a crystal clear lake in the foreground, autumnal pines dotting the landscape and soaring granite alpine peaks in the distance
Trending News
Coolcations in the North, Off-Season in the South: This Is the New, More Climate-Friendly European Vacation
November 3, 2025 07:04 PM
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Jessica Benavides Canepa
Make travel to European destinations like Spitzingsee, Germany easy with Discover Airlines.
Loyalty + Rewards
5 Reasons to Fly Discover Airlines to Europe
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Head to Warsaw for the holidays and plan ahead to save money on everything from flights to cell service.
Loyalty + Rewards
How to Stay Online While Traveling Abroad
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The author kayaking on the Great Lakes during a sailing with Victory Cruise Lines.
Cruise
After My Breast Cancer Diagnosis, I Decided to Cruise the World. It Was Both Hell and a Dream.
October 31, 2025 12:58 PM
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Jeri Clausing
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