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Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
The United States is still in the Henley Passport Index’s global top 10—barely.
July 7, 2026 02:23 AM
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Bailey Berg
United States Of America Florida Florida Keys Key Largo John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkeling on the coral reef
Water Sports
This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling
July 6, 2026 10:36 PM
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Charlene Fang
The backside of person in a robe and cloth cap sitting on a bed and looking out through the windows in a glass dome structure to a sea dotted with floating ice
Cruise
Sleeping Under the Stars—Cruises That Offer Glamping Aboard
July 6, 2026 07:44 PM
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Erica Silverstein
TORQUAY,ENGLAND-AUGUST 20: Boats sit peacefully on the water in Torquay on August 20, 2012. Torquay was the childhood home of Agatha Christie, and a festival is held in her honor yearly.
Books
Visit Agatha Christie’s Favorite Places in Devon 50 Years After Her Death
July 6, 2026 01:58 PM
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Tina Lofthouse
A person having their image captured by a TSA agent in the Touchless ID lane
Air Travel News
It’s Now Easier to Access TSA’s Touchless ID Thanks to Google Wallet
July 6, 2026 01:31 PM
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Bailey Berg
Slate trays of seasonal goats cheeses on display in a Paris shop window
Travel Tips + Etiquette
10 French Etiquette Rules From People Who Actually Live There
July 6, 2026 05:25 AM
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Sara Lieberman
Aerial view of U.S. Route 50—the loneliest road in the USA—and a wind farm in rural Nevada, featuring high mountains covered in desert terrain and snow. Clear blue sky.
Road Trips
7 Unforgettable U.S. Cross-Country Road Trips
July 4, 2026 11:26 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
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History + Culture
7 Places to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
September 12, 2022 12:01 PM
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Staff
Sometimes, visiting places like Seneca Rocks are best made by car.
Road Trips
Travel to the Newest U.S. National Park and Other West Virginia Wonders on This Road Trip of a Lifetime
September 9, 2022 06:40 PM
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Madeline Weinfield
Houston's Fourth Ward is also known as Freedmen's Town, a district built by formerly enslaved Black Texans.
Art + Culture
This Houston Hidden Gem Is Home to Several UNESCO Sites
September 9, 2022 03:03 PM
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Mae Hamilton
People walk past a photo of Queen Elizabeth II as they walk out of a subway station in London, Friday, September 9, 2022.<br/>
Trending News
What Happens in the U.K. Following Queen Elizabeth’s Death
September 9, 2022 02:34 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Old Town Lisbon. Street view of typical houses in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe
Air Travel News
The Best International Flight Deals Right Now to Inspire Your Next Big Adventure
September 9, 2022 12:24 PM
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Michelle Baran
Food writer Eric Kim is on a quest to demonstrate that there are many ways to be Korean American—through food.
Food + Drink
Food Writer Eric Kim Is Redefining What It Means to Be Korean American
September 9, 2022 11:37 AM
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Mae Hamilton
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Festivals + Events
One of the Biggest Black Travel Festivals Is Coming to New Jersey
September 8, 2022 01:25 PM
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Sarah Enelow-Snyder
The ship is slated to start sailing in 2024.
Cruise News
You Could Permanently Live at Sea on This Residential Cruise Ship
September 7, 2022 06:32 PM
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Bailey Berg
HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 03, 2015: check-in area in Hong Kong Airport. Hong Kong International Airport is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is located on the island of Chek Lap Kok
Air Travel News
United to End Service to New York’s JFK Airport Unless It Gets More Slots
September 7, 2022 05:55 PM
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Michelle Baran
Sail to Hawai'i, French Polynesia, Singapore, across Asia and the Middle East on the all-suite 'Seven Seas Mariner.'
Expedition Cruises
7 Incredible Around-the-World Cruises to Book Now
September 7, 2022 02:30 PM
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Fran Golden
Fly to O'ahu this fall with Southwest and score a two-month Companion Pass.
Air Travel News
You Can Score a Southwest Companion Pass Just by Booking a Round-Trip Flight—but You’ll Need to Act Fast
September 6, 2022 07:09 PM
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Michelle Baran
Milan moments at Bar Basso during <i>aperitivo </i>hour.
Summer 2022
3 Italian Cities, 3 Iconic Drinks, 1 Writer to Try Them All
September 6, 2022 05:56 PM
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Lisa Abend
The pleasure of yakitori is experiencing the different textures: crunchy cartilage, chewy chicken skin, rich gizzards, and more.
Food + Drink
8 Essential Japanese Street Foods to Try
September 6, 2022 10:14 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto
PONANT’s <i>Le Lapérouse </i>will be the staging area for a solar eclipse party in the Timor Sea in 2023.<br/>
Cruise News
4 Stellar Cruises Where You Can Catch an Eclipse
September 5, 2022 03:41 PM
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Bailey Berg
From cities like Riyadh (above) to vast desertscapes, it's now easier to see Saudi Arabia.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
A New Visa Process Makes It Much Easier to Travel to Saudi Arabia Now
September 2, 2022 06:09 PM
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Bailey Berg
Those $49 fares out of Nevada’s Reno-Tahoe International Airport are a thing of a past.
Air Travel News
Regional Airline Aha! Has Shut Down
September 2, 2022 01:33 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy is known for his larger than life pieces that demonstrate the beauty—and power—of nature.
Art + Culture
Rock Walls as Art? Why You Need to See These Andy Goldsworthy Pieces Around the U.S.
September 2, 2022 11:40 AM
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Pat Tompkins
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Cities We Love
Charlotte, North Carolina Is Ready for Its Crowning Moment
September 2, 2022 01:48 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Vietnam , 14,Sept, 2016 Travelers walk through an airport terminal, walking at airport, girl showing something through the window
Air Travel News
Your Rights as a Flier Are About to Get Much Better—if You Take Action
September 1, 2022 03:44 PM
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Michelle Baran
The front parlor of The Madrona (like the rest of the property) showcases an eclectic array of furniture and artwork.
Hotels
Newly Reopened Boutique Hotel the Madrona Is a Maximalist Dream in California’s Sonoma County
August 30, 2022 09:05 PM
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Michelle Baran
Due to high demand, Global Entry applications are taking up to 18 months in some cases.
Air Travel News
Your Global Entry Application Could Take More Than a Year—but There Are Ways to Speed It Up
August 30, 2022 07:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
In Bremervoerde, Germany, a trial operation with two prototypes ran successfully between fall 2018 and February 2020.<br/>
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Hydrogen Passenger Trains Roll out in Germany
August 29, 2022 04:33 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
The new Dark Skies Map hopes to help campers find spots where they can see the Milky Way.
History + Culture
New Hipcamp Feature Allows You to Find Dark Sky Campsites
August 26, 2022 11:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
Getting intimate with the Aurora Borealis
Travel for Good
How to Use Travel to Help Save the World
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The Danish tall-masted ship “<i>Danmark”</i>&nbsp;comes to New York City in September.
Travel for Good
A Danish Tall Ship Will Dock at South Street Seaport in September—and You Can Board
August 26, 2022 03:08 PM
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Jane L. Levere
Lanyards decorated with sunflowers, the globally-recognized symbol for non-visible disabilities, will be provided to guests who may need more help during their travels.
Trending News
Turkish Airlines Moves to Help Travelers With Invisible Disabilities
August 26, 2022 02:55 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Outdoor Adventure
A Competition for Clever Dogs Draws Thousands to Colorado
August 26, 2022 01:33 PM
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Andria Hautamaki
Orange County's Little Saigon is home to the world's largest population of Vietnamese people outside of Vietnam—the majority are from South Vietnam.
Destination Spotlight
Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Orange County’s Little Saigon
August 26, 2022 08:30 AM
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Cu Fleshman
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