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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
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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
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
Maracas Bay, Trinidad
Trending News
Trinidad’s Tourism Industry Is at a Tipping Point
July 2, 2026 05:36 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Big Sur, California
Road Trips
24 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.
July 2, 2026 05:27 PM
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Ciera Velarde
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
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
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Adam H. Graham
A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
You Can Now Fly to Hawai‘i for as Little as $89—but You Need to Act Fast
Air Travel News
You Can Now Fly to Hawai‘i for as Little as $89—but You Need to Act Fast
April 6, 2022 05:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
A New Takashi Murakami Exhibit Is Coming to Los Angeles in May
Art + Architecture
A New Takashi Murakami Exhibit Is Coming to Los Angeles in May
April 6, 2022 01:40 PM
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Mae Hamilton
JetBlue Has Put in Surprise Bid for Spirit Airlines
Air Travel News
JetBlue Has Put in Surprise Bid for Spirit Airlines
April 6, 2022 12:46 PM
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David Koenig
My New Favorite Travel Pants Are Made From Plants
Style + Design
My New Favorite Travel Pants Are Made From Plants
April 6, 2022 12:23 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
A Huge New Center in Dijon Promises Heaven for Fans of French Food and Wine
Food + Drink
A Huge New Center in Dijon Promises Heaven for Fans of French Food and Wine
April 5, 2022 07:06 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Amtrak Shares Sneak Peek Inside New High-Speed Acela Trains
Train Travel
Amtrak Shares Sneak Peek Inside New High-Speed Acela Trains
April 4, 2022 03:04 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Thousands of Spring Break Flights Were Canceled—What’s the Issue?
Air Travel News
Thousands of Spring Break Flights Were Canceled—What’s the Issue?
April 4, 2022 12:53 PM
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Tali Arbel
Travelers Remind Us of the Beauty of Ukraine Before the War
Ukraine + Travel
Travelers Remind Us of the Beauty of Ukraine Before the War
April 1, 2022 01:29 PM
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Michelle Baran
TSA PreCheck About to Get Gender-Neutral Option
Visas + Passports
TSA PreCheck About to Get Gender-Neutral Option
April 1, 2022 12:33 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
San Francisco’s Presidio Tunnel Tops Park Is Set to Open in July
Hiking + Cycling
San Francisco’s Presidio Tunnel Tops Park Is Set to Open in July
March 31, 2022 06:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Northern Lights Are Making a Rare Appearance in These U.S. States Right Now
Natural Wonders
The Northern Lights Are Making a Rare Appearance in These U.S. States Right Now
March 31, 2022 06:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
CDC Drops COVID Warning for Cruising—What Travelers Need to Know
Cruise News
CDC Drops COVID Warning for Cruising—What Travelers Need to Know
March 31, 2022 05:54 PM
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Fran Golden
The 10 Best State Parks in Texas You Need to Visit
Camping
The 10 Best State Parks in Texas You Need to Visit
March 31, 2022 04:57 PM
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Mae Hamilton
The Highflier Leading Safaris by Hot Air Balloon
Spring 2022
The Highflier Leading Safaris by Hot Air Balloon
March 31, 2022 04:54 PM
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Anthony Langat
Soaring Through the Swiss Alps With a Champion Paraglider
Spring 2022
Soaring Through the Swiss Alps With a Champion Paraglider
March 31, 2022 04:53 PM
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Paige McClanahan
The Helicopter Pilot Saving Lives in the Himalayas
Spring 2022
The Helicopter Pilot Saving Lives in the Himalayas
March 31, 2022 04:52 PM
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Kevin Koczwara
A History Lover’s Guide to Martinique
History + Culture
A History Lover’s Guide to Martinique
March 31, 2022 04:47 PM
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Dana Givens
Required Eating: 7 Dishes Not to Miss in Martinique
Food + Drink
Required Eating: 7 Dishes Not to Miss in Martinique
March 31, 2022 04:20 PM
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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Sweden Drops All COVID-Related Travel Restrictions
COVID + Travel
Sweden Drops All COVID-Related Travel Restrictions
March 31, 2022 02:59 PM
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Bailey Berg
Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom
Natural Wonders
Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom
March 31, 2022 02:58 PM
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Mari Yamaguchi
Hearst Castle on California’s Central Coast to Finally Reopen After 2 Years
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Hearst Castle on California’s Central Coast to Finally Reopen After 2 Years
March 31, 2022 01:04 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Best Hotels in Martinique for a Truly Local Stay
Hotels
The Best Hotels in Martinique for a Truly Local Stay
March 30, 2022 07:35 PM
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Dana Givens
The Best Things to Do in Martinique
Islands
The Best Things to Do in Martinique
March 30, 2022 05:34 PM
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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Reinventing the Classic Hawai‘i Family Vacation for a New Generation
Family Travel
Reinventing the Classic Hawai‘i Family Vacation for a New Generation
March 30, 2022 02:39 PM
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Michelle Baran
How This Historic Hotel Makes a Charleston Getaway Even More Fabulous
Hotels
How This Historic Hotel Makes a Charleston Getaway Even More Fabulous
March 30, 2022 12:46 PM
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Emeline
Traveling Smarter: UNESCO Asks the Hotel Industry to Step Up
Hotels
Traveling Smarter: UNESCO Asks the Hotel Industry to Step Up
March 29, 2022 01:55 PM
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Pat Tompkins
South Africa Ends Prearrival Testing for Vaccinated Travelers
COVID + Travel
South Africa Ends Prearrival Testing for Vaccinated Travelers
March 28, 2022 03:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
How to Honor Indigenous Communities When You Travel
Travel for Good
How to Honor Indigenous Communities When You Travel
March 28, 2022 01:27 PM
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Iona Brannon
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