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Rocky hill with some trees, turquoise water with sunbathers and some white boats
Where to Travel Next
5 Easy Alternatives to Crowded Summer Destinations in France
For surfing, stargazing, and slurping oysters, this is where to go in France on your summer vacation.
July 7, 2026 03:49 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota, USA
Road Trips
This Summer Road Trip Crosses 700 Miles of One of the Most Underrated U.S. States
July 7, 2026 02:59 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
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
How to Find Wes Anderson–Style Whimsy Wherever You Travel
Art + Architecture
How to Find Wes Anderson–Style Whimsy Wherever You Travel
December 28, 2020 12:57 PM
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Sarah Buder
People Did Travel in 2020—Here’s How
COVID + Travel
People Did Travel in 2020—Here’s How
December 23, 2020 06:55 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Global Carbon Emissions Saw a Record Drop in 2020—Here’s How to Keep It That Way
The Future of Travel
Global Carbon Emissions Saw a Record Drop in 2020—Here’s How to Keep It That Way
December 23, 2020 03:00 PM
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Sarah Buder
A Look Inside “The Best Women’s Travel Writing” of 2020
Books
A Look Inside “The Best Women’s Travel Writing” of 2020
December 23, 2020 10:47 AM
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Aislyn Greene
How Vaccine Passports Will Actually Work
The Future of Travel
How Vaccine Passports Will Actually Work
December 22, 2020 07:44 PM
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Michelle Baran
These Travel Charities Are the Perfect Holiday Gift
Travel for Good
These Travel Charities Are the Perfect Holiday Gift
December 22, 2020 05:59 PM
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Eric Rosen
UNESCO Adds Singapore’s Hawker Culture to Its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Food + Drink
UNESCO Adds Singapore’s Hawker Culture to Its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
December 22, 2020 04:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The 10 Best Airbnbs in Miami From South Beach to Wynwood
Hotels
The 5 Best Airbnbs in Miami From South Beach to Wynwood
December 22, 2020 03:44 PM
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Evan S. Benn
Who Wears It Well? The Best in Après-Ski Outfits
Winter Sports
Who Wears It Well? The Best in Après-Ski Outfits
December 21, 2020 06:37 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Jupiter and Saturn Will Be Closest in Centuries on Winter Solstice
Natural Wonders
Jupiter and Saturn Will Be Closest in Centuries on Winter Solstice
December 21, 2020 11:51 AM
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Marcia Dunne
Delta Offers Quarantine-Free Travel to Italy and the Netherlands
Air Travel News
Delta Offers Quarantine-Free Travel to Italy and the Netherlands
December 18, 2020 08:34 PM
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Michelle Baran
Travel Isn’t Black and White—It’s Better in Color
Tips + News
Travel Isn’t Black and White—It’s Better in Color
December 18, 2020 06:53 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
The 17 Best Books of 2020, According to Barack Obama
Books
The 17 Best Books of 2020, According to Barack Obama
December 18, 2020 06:27 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
9 Christmas Movies From Around the World You Can Stream Right Now
Holiday Travel
9 Christmas Movies From Around the World You Can Stream Right Now
December 18, 2020 05:38 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
San Francisco Issues Mandatory 10-Day Quarantine Order
Tips + News
San Francisco Issues Mandatory 10-Day Quarantine Order
December 18, 2020 04:46 PM
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Michelle Baran
You Can Now Travel to Ireland With a Reduced Quarantine
Tips + News
You Can Now Travel to Ireland With a Reduced Quarantine
December 18, 2020 04:09 PM
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Michelle Baran
A Bibliophile’s Guide to Tuscany
Books
A Bibliophile’s Guide to Tuscany
December 18, 2020 04:09 PM
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Lisa Abend
Delta and United Partner With CDC on Contact Tracing
Air Travel News
Delta and United Partner With CDC on Contact Tracing
December 18, 2020 04:09 PM
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Michelle Baran
Europe to Revive Several International Night Train Routes
Train Travel
Europe to Revive Several International Night Train Routes
December 18, 2020 04:09 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
New Elevator, Pathways to Open Acropolis to Disabled Visitors
Tips + News
New Elevator, Pathways to Open Acropolis to Disabled Visitors
December 18, 2020 04:08 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Hawaii’s New Remote Work Program Includes Free Flights
People
Hawaii’s New Remote Work Program Includes Free Flights
December 18, 2020 04:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Destinations in the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards
AFAR Travelers’ Awards
The Best Destinations in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards
December 18, 2020 04:07 PM
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Staff
The Best Airlines in the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards
AFAR Travelers’ Awards
The Best Airlines in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards
December 18, 2020 04:07 PM
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Staff
Is the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 Still On?
Tips + News
Is the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 Still On?
December 18, 2020 04:04 PM
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Mari Yamaguchi
American Expands COVID Testing to 14 U.S. Destinations
Air Travel News
American Expands COVID Testing to 14 U.S. Destinations
December 18, 2020 04:04 PM
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Michelle Baran
New Study Reveals the Spending Power of Black U.S. Travelers
Tips + News
New Study Reveals the Spending Power of Black U.S. Travelers
December 18, 2020 04:03 PM
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Sarah Buder
Where to Go This Winter in the Caribbean
Hotels
Where to Go This Winter in the Caribbean
December 18, 2020 04:03 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Holiday Traditions Around the World That Might Surprise You
Holiday Travel
Holiday Traditions Around the World That Might Surprise You
December 18, 2020 04:03 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
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