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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
Overhead shot of an airplane.
Air Travel News
Biden Mandates Action on Airline Refunds and Baggage Fees
July 12, 2021 07:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
Spain Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know
COVID + Travel
Spain Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know
July 12, 2021 07:27 PM
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Jennifer Ceaser
Virgin Galactic Is Giving Away 2 Seats on a Flight to Space
The Future of Travel
Virgin Galactic Is Giving Away 2 Seats on a Flight to Space
July 12, 2021 05:28 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How Vegas Is Embracing Sustainability—for Real
Travel for Good
How Vegas Is Embracing Sustainability—for Real
July 12, 2021 04:03 PM
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Matt Villano
Why You Should Visit Philadelphia This Summer
Cities We Love
Why You Should Visit Philadelphia This Summer
July 9, 2021 02:13 PM
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Julia M. Klein
Why You Should Visit Washington, D.C. This Summer
Cities We Love
Why You Should Visit Washington, D.C. This Summer
July 9, 2021 01:59 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Quiz: Test Your Eco-Knowledge of Colorado
Travel for Good
Quiz: Test Your Eco-Knowledge of Colorado
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How to Be an Eco-Conscious Hiker in Colorado
Travel for Good
How to Be an Eco-Conscious Hiker in Colorado
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Why Road Trips are Greener in Colorado
Road Trips
Why Road Trips are Greener in Colorado
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The Right Way to Prepare for a Colorado Getaway
Outdoor Adventure
The Right Way to Prepare for a Colorado Getaway
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Cities We Love
7 U.S. Cities to Visit This Summer
July 9, 2021 09:06 AM
Why You Should Visit Denver This Summer
Cities We Love
Why You Should Visit Denver This Summer
July 8, 2021 07:52 PM
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Irene Rawlings
Why You Should Visit Tulsa This Summer
Cities We Love
Why You Should Visit Tulsa This Summer
July 8, 2021 07:03 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Why You Should Visit San Diego This Summer
Cities We Love
Why You Should Visit San Diego This Summer
July 8, 2021 06:55 PM
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Tim Chester
Why You Should Visit Seattle This Summer
Cities We Love
Why You Should Visit Seattle Right Now
July 8, 2021 06:49 PM
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Jessie Beck
Why You Should Visit San Francisco This Summer
Cities We Love
Why You Should Visit San Francisco This Summer
July 8, 2021 06:36 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
U.S. Cruising’s Return Favors the Vaccinated
Cruise
U.S. Cruising’s Return Favors the Vaccinated
July 8, 2021 05:49 PM
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Fran Golden
This Airbnb Listing Lets You Sleep Below 80 Volcanoes in France
Epic Trips
This Airbnb Listing Lets You Sleep Below 80 Volcanoes in France
July 8, 2021 09:57 AM
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Caitlin Morton
10 Incredible Waterfall Hikes Around the U.S.
Hiking + Cycling
10 Incredible Waterfall Hikes Around the U.S.
July 7, 2021 10:20 PM
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Adrienne Jordan
U.S. State Department Will Add a Third Gender Option to Passport Applications
Visas + Passports
U.S. State Department Will Add a Third Gender Option to Passport Applications
July 7, 2021 04:15 PM
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Caitlin Morton
What Can We Learn From the Hawaiian Concept of Kuleana?
History + Culture
What Can We Learn From the Hawaiian Concept of Kuleana?
July 7, 2021 01:46 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
The Best Beaches in Curaçao
International Beaches
The Best Beaches in Curaçao
July 7, 2021 12:14 PM
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Riselle Celestina
The Best Curaçao Hotels and Resorts for a Truly Local Stay
Hotels
The Best Curaçao Hotels and Resorts for a Truly Local Stay
July 7, 2021 12:14 PM
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Laura Feinstein
Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Curaçao
Food + Drink
Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Curaçao
July 7, 2021 12:14 PM
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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Local Getaways: Stay at a Cidery in the Catskills
Weekend Getaways
Local Getaways: Stay at a Cidery in the Catskills
July 7, 2021 10:02 AM
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Robin Catalano
In Bali, Some People Find Themselves. This Comedian Found Her Father.
Travel Tales
In Bali, Some People Find Themselves. This Comedian Found Her Father.
July 6, 2021 11:30 PM
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Atsuko Okatsuka
For One Traveler, London’s Carnival Becomes an Unexpected Home
Travel Tales
For One Traveler, London’s Carnival Becomes an Unexpected Home
July 6, 2021 11:29 PM
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Louis Chude-Sokei
Monument to Activist Ida B. Wells Unveiled in Chicago
History + Culture
Monument to Activist Ida B. Wells Unveiled in Chicago
July 2, 2021 04:45 PM
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