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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

Go from one side of the country to another on one of these journeys.

July 4, 2026 11:26 AM

Chloe Arrojado

Spring flower bloom at Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, California.

U.S. Beaches

These Are Southern California’s Most Beautiful Beaches

July 3, 2026 03:18 AM

Michelle Konstantinovsky

July 2, 2026 05:36 PM

Meagan Drillinger

Road Trips

24 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.

July 2, 2026 05:27 PM

Ciera Velarde

A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.

Hotels We Love

Tokyo Has No Shortage of Great Luxury Hotels. These Are the Ones to Book

July 2, 2026 09:11 AM

Adam H. Graham

A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.

July 1, 2026 06:14 PM

Terry Ward

Islands

Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular

July 1, 2026 04:12 PM

Joel Balsam

A bustling Singaporean hawker center full of patrons.

Fall 2022

Sweet Beans, Fruits, and Neon Syrups: The Cool Beauty of Singaporean Ice Kachang

November 1, 2022 07:03 PM

Faris Mustafa

A nomadic Raute man carving a bowl while another man watches.

Art + Culture

A Quest to Find the Raute, the Last Nomads of Nepal

November 1, 2022 01:54 PM

Eileen McDougall

The <i>Emerald Sakara</i> in the Caribbean

Cruise

How to Caribbean Island-Hop Aboard a Stylish and Intimate Yacht

Sponsored by Emerald Cruises

Give travel experiences instead of stuff—like a tour through Japan now that its borders have reopened.

Holiday Travel

16 Experience Gifts for the Traveler Who Already Has Everything

November 1, 2022 10:19 AM

Lyndsey Matthews

U.S. Beaches

The 7 Best Beaches in South Carolina

October 31, 2022 11:07 PM

Chloe Arrojado

A woman walks through Kongthong Village with brooms on her back

Art + Culture

In This Remote Indian Village, Names Are Sung—Not Spoken

October 31, 2022 04:40 PM

Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

Over-the-top water features will abound on the new <i>Icon of the Seas</i>, including the largest waterpark at sea and no fewer than seven pools.

Cruise News

Is Cruising Officially Back? A New, 7,600-Passenger Ship Says It Is

October 28, 2022 06:12 PM

Fran Golden

KAI Yufuin on Japan's Kyushu Island has views of the region's surrounding rice terraces.

Hotels

These New Hotels in Asia Are Worth the Trip

October 28, 2022 05:33 PM

Kathryn Romeyn

Packing Tips + Gear

6 Best, Editor-Tested Travel Neck Pillows for Your Next Long Flight

October 28, 2022 04:45 PM

Jane Sung

The Boulder flatirons, a group of sandstone rock formations, at sunset

Outdoor Adventure

7 Great Things to Do in Boulder, Colorado

October 28, 2022 04:02 PM

Bailey Berg

JetBlue is gearing up to take off to more destinations in Europe.

Air Travel News

JetBlue Is Planning a Europe Expansion—Here’s What We Know

October 28, 2022 01:35 PM

Barbara Peterson

Outdoor Adventure

In Japan, Skiing on an Extinct Volcano Takes Adventure to New Heights

October 28, 2022 12:08 PM

Francesco Bassetti

Art + Culture

Traveling With a TV Star: My Bare Feet Tour of Ireland

October 28, 2022 11:01 AM

Hillary Richard

Rolling through Europe along its inland waterways offers something for everyone in the family.

River Cruises

On a Disney European River Cruise, Families Get Magic Minus the Mouse

October 27, 2022 04:31 PM

Heather Greenwood Davis

Food + Drink

From Sunrise to Sunset With the “Noma” of Vegan Restaurants

October 27, 2022 01:56 PM

Kristin Vuković

Interior shot of the Bungalows by Homestead Modern looking out to the Mojave Desert

Hotels

This New Midcentury Modern Desert Escape in Joshua Tree Is the Perfect Winter Getaway

October 26, 2022 05:29 PM

Mae Hamilton

Fall 2022

Why Travel Bucket Lists Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be

October 26, 2022 12:40 PM

Latria Graham

A cruise ship parked in arctic ice with people walking around it.

Expedition Cruises

9 Things to Know Before Going on an Arctic Cruise

October 26, 2022 10:57 AM

Bailey Berg

In the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, travelers can witness dramatic wildlife river crossings.

Hotels

Your Next Safari Lodge Could Be a Marriott—We Took a Closer Look

October 26, 2022 09:00 AM

Sarika Bansal

You can seek warmer temps in Southern Hemisphere destinations like Brazil.

Holiday Travel

Why Thanksgiving Is the Best Time to Travel

October 25, 2022 07:54 PM

Michelle Baran

Illustrated header for Sisonke Msimang's piece "A Big Family"

Fall 2022

Two Children, One Closed Border: How Australian Lockdowns Affected One Big International Family

October 25, 2022 01:40 PM

Sisonke Msimang

Having a good or "bad" passport cannot only affect one's travel plans—it can affect the course of one's life.

Books

Patrick Bixby’s New Book, License to Travel, Explores the Quiet Power of the Passport

October 25, 2022 10:30 AM

Mae Hamilton

Emmett Till's status was erected in Mississippi more than 60 years after his murder.

October 24, 2022 07:55 PM

Associated Press (AP)

Taking in the views of the city by boat is one of the best ways to get a sense of the scale of Chicago's architecture.

Art + Culture

Chicago Is Known for Its Incredible Architecture—Here’s How to See It

October 24, 2022 01:59 PM

Nina Kokotas Hahn

Where to Travel Next

Why Small is Beautiful in French Polynesia

October 21, 2022 03:26 PM

Associated Press (AP)

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