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Visas + Passports
Big Changes Are Coming for U.S. Passports—Here’s What to Know
U.S. passports are getting a new look and the application process is migrating to a fully online system. Here’s how the changes will affect travelers.
October 8, 2026 02:22 PM
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Lydia Price
TALLINN, ESTONIA - DECEMBER 29, 2022. Christmas market at Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats) and Town Hall, Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tallinn, Estonia, Europe. On a cold winter morning.
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in December
October 8, 2026 02:04 PM
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Mark Ellwood
photo of a man accessing United's in-flight entertainment system to connect to onboard Wi-Fi
Loyalty + Rewards
United Will Match Your Delta or American Status as It Takes a Swipe at Rivals’ Wi-Fi
October 8, 2026 09:26 AM
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Harriet Baskas
Left: Pickles exterior: right: TK
Food + Drink
Romania Has Given Me a New, Fermented Obsession
October 8, 2026 05:48 AM
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Danielle Hallock
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard in Bucharest is housed in a Belle Époque building, which is seen here at dusk.
Stay Here Next
The Royal Parties Are Long Over, but This Grand Bucharest Hotel Is Back. We Checked In
October 7, 2026 06:05 PM
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Danielle Hallock
Under Canvas White Mountains overview shot of tents on 100 acres in Dalton, New Hampshire
Stay Here Next
Here’s What It’s Like at New Hampshire’s Newest Glamping Base Camp
October 7, 2026 06:02 PM
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Shayla Martin
Bonjour Québec
Hiking + Cycling
A New, Easy Bike Route From Montreal to Quebec City Is Lined With Fall Foliage and So Many Spas
October 6, 2026 06:39 PM
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Jen Rose Smith
Is the Monarch Beach Resort the Ultimate Destination for Romance?
International Beaches
Is the Monarch Beach Resort the Ultimate Destination for Romance?
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You Could Be Fined €500 if Caught Snacking on the Street in Florence
Food + Drink
You Could Be Fined €500 if Caught Snacking on the Street in Florence
September 4, 2018 05:45 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A Vacation Home For Your Entourage
Epic Trips
A Vacation Home For Your Entourage
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This Hotel Garden Might Just Revive Anguilla’s Food Scene Post-Hurricane Irma
Food + Drink
This Hotel Garden Might Just Revive Anguilla’s Food Scene Post-Hurricane Irma
September 4, 2018 10:56 AM
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Ashley Mateo
Orlando's Best Outdoor Adventures
Epic Trips
Orlando’s Best Outdoor Adventures
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Ten Ways to See Costa Rica
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Ten Ways to See Costa Rica
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How to Pack a Bike for Your Next Epic Adventure
Packing Tips + Gear
How to Pack a Bike for Your Next Epic Adventure
August 31, 2018 08:22 PM
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Stacey McKenna
Ditch the Dining Hall: U.S. College Towns With A+ Restaurants
Restaurants + Cafés
Ditch the Dining Hall: U.S. College Towns With A+ Restaurants
August 31, 2018 08:21 PM
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Kim Westerman
This Fall, Artists Plan to Rebuild—and Redemolish—the Berlin Wall
Art + Architecture
This Fall, Artists Plan to Rebuild—and Redemolish—the Berlin Wall
August 31, 2018 03:51 PM
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Sarah Buder
Cheese Tea: The Bizarre Drink to Order Next Time You’re in Shanghai (or San Antonio)
Restaurants + Cafés
Cheese Tea: The Bizarre Drink to Order Next Time You’re in Shanghai (or San Antonio)
August 31, 2018 02:52 PM
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Kat Odell
Finding Love on Your Next Flight Is More Common Than You’d Think
Air Travel News
Finding Love on Your Next Flight Is More Common Than You’d Think
August 30, 2018 12:39 PM
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Michelle Baran
The guest rooms at Eaton DC were designed to impart a down-to-earth vibe with midcentury influences.
Hotels
This New Hotel Brand Has a Strong Mission for Social Change
August 30, 2018 12:05 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Chicago’s New Architecture Center Is an Essential Stop for Design Lovers
Museums + Galleries
Chicago’s New Architecture Center Is an Essential Stop for Design Lovers
August 29, 2018 06:09 PM
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Lindsay Lambert
Hidden Under This Street in France Is a Fascinating History—and Champagne Worth Billions
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Hidden Under This Street in France Is a Fascinating History—and Champagne Worth Billions
August 29, 2018 04:18 PM
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Brad Japhe
The Best Labor Day Travel Sales to Shop This Weekend
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Labor Day Travel Sales to Shop This Weekend
August 29, 2018 01:15 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Master Singapore’s Street Food, “Crazy Rich Asians”-Style
Food + Drink
Master Singapore’s Street Food, “Crazy Rich Asians”-Style
August 29, 2018 11:27 AM
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Michelle Baran
A Journey to the Edge of the World
People
A Journey to the Edge of the World
August 28, 2018 08:00 PM
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John Newton
A Room With a Runway View: Airport Hotels for Plane Spotters
Air Travel News
A Room With a Runway View: Airport Hotels for Plane Spotters
August 28, 2018 07:44 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
The Most Helpful Translation Apps for Travelers
Packing Tips + Gear
The Most Helpful Translation Apps for Travelers
August 28, 2018 06:34 PM
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Kayla Matthews
One of the World’s Most Spectacular Wildflower Blooms Isn’t Where You Think It Is
Natural Wonders
One of the World’s Most Spectacular Wildflower Blooms Isn’t Where You Think It Is
August 28, 2018 03:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Puerto Vallarta’s Historic Center Is Now a Protected Cultural Heritage Area
UNESCO World Heritage
Puerto Vallarta’s Historic Center Is Now a Protected Cultural Heritage Area
August 27, 2018 07:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Digital Art Installation Turns Historic NYC Building Into an Ocean Liner
Art + Architecture
Digital Art Installation Turns Historic NYC Building Into an Ocean Liner
August 27, 2018 06:49 PM
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Christine H. O’Toole
Pack Like a Pro: What a British Airways Pilot Never Leaves Behind
Packing Tips + Gear
Pack Like a Pro: What a British Airways Pilot Never Leaves Behind
August 27, 2018 05:47 PM
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Mike Arnot
This Is When to Book Your Thanksgiving Trip, According to Google Flights
Air Travel News
This Is When to Book Your Thanksgiving Trip, According to Google Flights
August 27, 2018 05:40 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The World’s First Craft Beer Hotel Just Opened in Ohio
Bars + Nightlife
The World’s First Craft Beer Hotel Just Opened in Ohio
August 27, 2018 01:05 PM
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David K. Gibson
Hurricane Lane Is Causing Catastrophic Rain and Flooding in Hawaii
Tips + News
Hurricane Lane Is Causing Catastrophic Rain and Flooding in Hawaii
August 24, 2018 06:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Glamp Like a Fancy Pioneer in One of Yosemite’s New Covered Wagons
Camping
Glamp Like a Fancy Pioneer in One of Yosemite’s New Covered Wagons
August 24, 2018 05:48 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This Town in Southern India May Be the Country’s Most Healing Retreat
Health + Wellness
This Town in Southern India May Be the Country’s Most Healing Retreat
August 23, 2018 09:42 PM
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Rebecca Holland
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