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Turquoise cardboard containers of raspberries, blackberries, cherries, and strawberries
Travel Tips + Etiquette
At U.S. Customs, a Single Piece of Fruit Can Cost You $300. Here’s How to Avoid Being Fined.
The best way to avoid being fined at U.S. customs is to know what you can—and can’t—bring in.
July 8, 2026 02:20 AM
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Sophie Friedman
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
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 Life-Sized Reproduction of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Arrives in St. Louis
Art + Architecture
A Life-Sized Reproduction of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Arrives in St. Louis
November 5, 2020 05:19 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Where Travelers Are Going for the Holidays in 2020
Where to Travel Next
Where Travelers Are Going for the Holidays in 2020
November 5, 2020 04:24 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Travel TV Host Phil Rosenthal’s Relentless Optimism Is What We All Need Right Now
Tips + News
Travel TV Host Phil Rosenthal’s Relentless Optimism Is What We All Need Right Now
November 5, 2020 12:29 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Discovering Dichotomies in Texas
Where to Travel Next
Discovering Dichotomies in Texas
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U.S. Cruising Won’t Restart Until 2021
Cruise
U.S. Cruising Won’t Restart Until 2021
November 4, 2020 05:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Interactive Maps for the Latest COVID Travel Restrictions
Tips + News
The Best Interactive Maps for the Latest COVID Travel Restrictions
November 4, 2020 03:34 PM
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Michelle Baran
Nepal Reopens to Adventure Travelers
Tips + News
Nepal Reopens to Adventure Travelers
November 4, 2020 02:20 PM
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Binaj Gurubacharya
The Best Travel Rewards Cards Without Annual Fees
Loyalty + Rewards
The Best Travel Rewards Cards Without Annual Fees
November 3, 2020 06:12 PM
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Eric Rosen
A First Look at Berlin’s Much-Awaited New Airport
Air Travel News
A First Look at Berlin’s Much-Awaited New Airport
November 3, 2020 05:13 PM
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Geir Moulson
U.K. to Enter COVID Lockdown for At Least Four Weeks
Tips + News
U.K. to Enter COVID Lockdown for At Least Four Weeks
November 2, 2020 06:36 PM
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Jill Lawless
Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals for a Cozy Northwest Getaway
Hotels
Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals for a Cozy Northwest Getaway
November 2, 2020 12:26 PM
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Staff
Travel TV Host Samantha Brown Is Finally in Charge
People
Travel TV Host Samantha Brown Is Finally in Charge
November 2, 2020 11:54 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Hitchhiking Along the U.S.-Mexico Border
Longreads
Hitchhiking Along the U.S.-Mexico Border
November 2, 2020 11:09 AM
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Sylvain Prudhomme
No More 14-Day Quarantine for New York—Travelers Will Now Take COVID Tests Instead
Tips + News
No More 14-Day Quarantine for New York—Travelers Will Now Take COVID Tests Instead
November 1, 2020 12:46 PM
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Michelle Baran
The CDC Says Cruises Can Start Again—With a Long List of Requirements
Cruise
The CDC Says Cruises Can Start Again—With a Long List of Requirements
October 30, 2020 08:29 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Science of Antarctica May Change How You Cruise
Expedition Cruises
The Science of Antarctica May Change How You Cruise
October 30, 2020 03:24 PM
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Louis LaGrange
Peru to Allow Flights From These U.S. Cities as Machu Picchu Reopens
Tips + News
Peru to Allow Flights From These U.S. Cities as Machu Picchu Reopens
October 29, 2020 08:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
How to Book a Hawaiian Vacation Using Hotel and Credit Card Points
Loyalty + Rewards
How to Book a Hawaiian Vacation Using Hotel and Credit Card Points
October 29, 2020 08:12 PM
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Eric Rosen
Would You Fly to London if You Knew Everyone Onboard Was Negative for COVID?
Air Travel News
Would You Fly to London if You Knew Everyone Onboard Was Negative for COVID?
October 29, 2020 07:58 PM
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Michelle Baran
Why Colombia Should Be Your Next Dream Trip
AFAR Advisor
Why Colombia Should Be Your Next Dream Trip
October 29, 2020 05:34 PM
Local Getaways: An Upstate Escape to Hudson, New York
Weekend Getaways
Local Getaways: An Upstate Escape to Hudson, New York
October 29, 2020 04:11 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This Water-Repellent Hoodie, Developed in Japan, Is Coveted by My Entire Family
Packing Tips + Gear
This Water-Repellent Hoodie, Developed in Japan, Is Coveted by My Entire Family
October 29, 2020 12:23 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
United Is Bringing Back Proper In-Flight Snacks and Drinks
Air Travel News
United Is Bringing Back Proper In-Flight Snacks and Drinks
October 28, 2020 08:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
France Heads Into Second Nationwide Lockdown Amid COVID Surge
Tips + News
France Heads Into Second Nationwide Lockdown Amid COVID Surge
October 28, 2020 05:22 PM
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Frank Jordans
Why We’re Absolutely Obsessed With the Chase Sapphire Reserve
Loyalty + Rewards
Why We’re Absolutely Obsessed With the Chase Sapphire Reserve
October 28, 2020 01:40 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
The Hamptons aren't just for summer anymore.
Weekend Getaways
The Hamptons Are the Perfect Fall Weekend Trip from New York City—Here’s Our Guide
October 28, 2020 01:31 PM
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Rosalie Tinelli
Waterworld
Food + Drink
Waterworld
October 28, 2020 11:13 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
How to Book Flights to Hawai‘i Using Airline Miles and Credit Card Points
Loyalty + Rewards
How to Book Flights to Hawai‘i Using Airline Miles and Credit Card Points
October 27, 2020 05:18 PM
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Eric Rosen
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