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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
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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
Centuries of history, world-class dining, Van Leeuwen ice cream (!): NYC's South Street Seaport has it all.
Cities We Love
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in NYC’s South Street Seaport
August 25, 2022 12:33 PM
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Jane L. Levere
Bolt Farm Treehouse's new luxury cabins are meant to put nature front and center.
Hotel News + Openings
You Can Now Stay in a Luxury “Mirror Cabin” in Tennessee
August 24, 2022 07:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
As cities rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, urban centers are back and better than ever.
Summer 2022
It’s a Brave New World for Cities
August 24, 2022 05:39 PM
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Azzurra Cox
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Trending News
How to Find Affordable Rental Cars as Prices Spike
August 24, 2022 01:21 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
A man plays Jab, a tradition embraced during Grenada's Spice Mas carnival.
History + Culture
Paint, Powder, and Bacchanal: Grenada’s Carnival Returns
August 23, 2022 06:54 PM
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Kristin Braswell
When you have hundreds of breweries to choose from in Colorado (and thousands of beers), why not get a flight?
Food + Drink
14 Essential Colorado Breweries to Visit
August 23, 2022 05:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Hotel Unique's oversized porthole windows offer a striking view of São Paulo.
Hotels
The 6 Best Hotels in São Paulo, Brazil
August 23, 2022 04:18 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Miami, FL
Air Travel News
JetBlue’s Big Fall Sale Has Airfare as Low as $39
August 23, 2022 03:52 PM
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Bailey Berg
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National Parks
America’s Most-Visited National Park Will Raise Fees Next Year
August 23, 2022 12:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
Jungmaven Lorel tee
Style + Design
The Case for the $88 Travel T-Shirt
August 22, 2022 09:30 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Golden hour on the Wyoming plain
Outdoor Adventure
National Parks, Hot Springs, and the Wild West: The Ultimate Wyoming Road Trip
August 19, 2022 06:50 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
A 200-year-old hotel in Dublin is a great place to start tracing your Irish roots, with the help of a genealogy butler.
History + Culture
This Dublin Hotel’s Genealogy Butler Can Find Your Irish Roots
August 19, 2022 03:06 PM
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Juliet Izon
8 Rhine River Cruises for Every Type of Traveler
River Cruises
7 Rhine River Cruises for Every Type of Traveler
August 19, 2022 03:03 PM
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Elissa Garay
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Air Travel News
Seaplane Flights From Manhattan to D.C. Are Launching This Fall
August 19, 2022 12:59 PM
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Bailey Berg
New Zealand's newly opened borders reveal a variety of stunning landscapes.
Where to Travel Next
6 Reasons to Book a Trip to New Zealand Now
August 19, 2022 12:36 PM
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Tim Chester
A perspective shift in travel
Summer 2022
How to Bring a Travel Mindset to Daily Life
August 19, 2022 11:18 AM
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Anu Taranath
Chilean Patagonia is synonymous with adventure and images of vivid turquoise lakes and massive granite spires.<br/>
Outdoor Adventure
9 Things to Know Before Hiking Patagonia’s Torres del Paine Iconic Treks
August 18, 2022 06:32 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Concertgoers get ready for AfroNation Festival on Praia da Rocha beach in Portugal's Algarve region.
Food + Drink
A City to Sea Adventure Through Portugal, With a Side of Wine and Afrobeats
August 18, 2022 03:19 PM
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Kristin Braswell
An image of an historic windjammer sailing on calm seas near Maine.
Small Ship Cruises
Sailing the Coast of Maine on a Historic Windjammer
August 17, 2022 09:48 PM
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Iona Brannon
Many of the 500 or so giant sequoias in Mariposa Grove are estimated to be between 2,000 and 3,000 years old.
National Parks
Yosemite’s Grove of Giant Sequoias Reopens After Wildfire
August 17, 2022 08:23 PM
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Bailey Berg
Warnemünde, Rostock, Germany
Health + Wellness
How to Actually Relax on Vacation
August 17, 2022 08:13 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
American Airlines AAdvantage miles from expiring, you’ll need account activity at least once every 24 months.
Loyalty + Rewards
Do Credit Card Points, Hotel Points, and Frequent Flier Miles Expire?
August 17, 2022 07:00 PM
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Paul Rubio
At Waterfall Resort, visitors can try their hand at nabbing some giant salmon with a boat captain.
Outdoor Adventure
There’s More to Travel Than Going to New Places
August 16, 2022 07:32 PM
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Bailey Berg
Boom Supersonic’s Overture jets will fly at twice the speed of today’s fastest commercial planes.
Air Travel News
Flights at Twice the Speed Are Coming
August 16, 2022 06:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
The springs found in Saratoga Springs have proclaimed benefits for those who want to both soak in its waters and drink it.
Health + Wellness
Resting and Recharging in Saratoga Springs, New York
August 16, 2022 05:53 PM
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Lauren Breedlove
As the world reopens, travelers should be patient and flexible. A bit more advance planning could be necessary.
In the Magazine
Why Now Is the Time to Visit Cities Again
August 16, 2022 02:55 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
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Packing Tips + Gear
These Editor-Approved Summersalt Swimsuits Are up to 60 Percent off Right Now
August 16, 2022 02:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Hotel June occupies prime territory on the California coast.
Hotels
This Restored Malibu Hotel Offers a Vintage Boutique Getaway
August 16, 2022 12:48 PM
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Kristin Braswell
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