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Vista of green cliffs along West Texas Highway 170 on Mexico Border and Rio Grande River
Road Trips
The 10 Best Scenic Drives in Texas, From Wildflower Fields to Cajun Country
Even if you have only a day or two for exploring, these road trips are worth the drive. They pass through natural swimming holes, stunning views, and good eats aplenty.
July 8, 2026 10:05 AM
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Mae Hamilton
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.
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
Coronavirus Testing Could Reduce U.K. Quarantine to a Week
Air Travel News
Coronavirus Testing Could Reduce U.K. Quarantine to a Week
August 19, 2020 05:02 PM
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Pan Pylas
11 of Our Favorite Rooftop Bars in the U.S.
Bars + Nightlife
11 of Our Favorite Rooftop Bars in the U.S.
August 19, 2020 02:55 PM
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Dana Brindle
This Boat Rental Company Is the Perfect Way to Step Up Your Staycation
Water Sports
This Boat Rental Company Is the Perfect Way to Step Up Your Staycation
August 19, 2020 02:30 PM
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Rosalie Tinelli
What to Pack for a Road Trip
Packing Tips + Gear
What to Pack for a Road Trip
August 18, 2020 02:47 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
You Can Now Convert Your Southwest Travel Credits Into Points—at a Very High Rate
Air Travel News
You Can Now Convert Your Southwest Travel Credits Into Points—at a Very High Rate
August 18, 2020 02:38 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Joy and Genius of Traditional Italian Home Cooking
Food + Drink
The Joy and Genius of Traditional Italian Home Cooking
August 18, 2020 02:13 PM
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Frances Mayes
America’s Tuscany: 9 Amazing Olive Oil Orchards to Visit in the U.S.
Food + Drink
America’s Tuscany: 9 Amazing Olive Oil Orchards to Visit in the U.S.
August 18, 2020 09:29 AM
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Dawn Reiss
First Mediterranean Cruise Sets Sail With Mandatory Coronavirus Tests
Cruise
First Mediterranean Cruise Sets Sail With Mandatory Coronavirus Tests
August 17, 2020 05:34 PM
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Frances D’Emilio
3 Perfect—and Perfectly Carefree—Days at the Ultimate Las Vegas Resort
Bars + Nightlife
3 Perfect—and Perfectly Carefree—Days at the Ultimate Las Vegas Resort
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Europe Extends Its Travel Ban—and Americans Are Still Not Allowed In
COVID + Travel
Europe Extends Its Travel Ban—and Americans Are Still Not Allowed In
August 14, 2020 09:57 PM
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Michelle Baran
Here’s When NYC Museums Are Opening Again
Tips + News
Here’s When NYC Museums Are Opening Again
August 14, 2020 05:19 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How We Can Help Beirut Right Now
Tips + News
How We Can Help Beirut Right Now
August 14, 2020 04:39 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Kenya’s All-Female Wildlife Ranger Team Defies Patriarchal Norms
Tips + News
Kenya’s All-Female Wildlife Ranger Team Defies Patriarchal Norms
August 14, 2020 12:35 PM
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Tom Odula
The World’s Last Blockbuster Is Now Listed on Airbnb
Tips + News
The World’s Last Blockbuster Is Now Listed on Airbnb
August 13, 2020 03:36 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Florida Has Reopened to Travelers—but Should You Go?
COVID + Travel
Florida Has Reopened to Travelers—but Should You Go?
August 13, 2020 02:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
“We Are All Lebanese Now”
History + Culture
“We Are All Lebanese Now”
August 13, 2020 01:29 PM
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Sabine Hrechdakian
Can President Trump Keep U.S. Citizens With Coronavirus out of the Country?
Tips + News
Can President Trump Keep U.S. Citizens With Coronavirus out of the Country?
August 13, 2020 01:01 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Five-Star COVID Treatment: How an L.A. Hotel Treats a Pandemic
Tips + News
The Five-Star COVID Treatment: How an L.A. Hotel Treats a Pandemic
August 12, 2020 06:09 PM
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Tim Chester
Amplifying Black Voices in Travel
From the Editor
Amplifying Black Voices in Travel
August 12, 2020 02:57 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
This Massive Hotel Company Plans to Get Out the Vote by Registering Guests
Hotels
This Massive Hotel Company Plans to Get Out the Vote by Registering Guests
August 11, 2020 03:06 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Travel Gear Deals Hiding in Amazon’s Big Summer Sale
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Travel Gear Deals Hiding in Amazon’s Big Summer Sale
August 11, 2020 02:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
No Mask? No Travel. How Airlines Are Ramping Up Their Mask-Enforcement Policies
Air Travel News
No Mask? No Travel. How Airlines Are Ramping Up Their Mask-Enforcement Policies
August 11, 2020 02:22 PM
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Michelle Baran
Nature and Adventure on a Road Trip Through the American West
Epic Trips
Nature and Adventure on a Road Trip Through the American West
Sponsored by
An Epic Road Trip Through History in the American West
History + Culture
An Epic Road Trip Through History in the American West
Sponsored by
Italy’s Plague-Era “Wine Windows” Return for Pandemic-Proof Drink Service
Food + Drink
Italy’s Plague-Era “Wine Windows” Return for Pandemic-Proof Drink Service
August 10, 2020 06:41 PM
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Michelle Baran
Kenya Reopens to American Travelers. What Does That Actually Mean?
Safari
Kenya Reopens to American Travelers. What Does That Actually Mean?
August 10, 2020 03:41 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
The U.S. Has Lifted Its Global Coronavirus Travel Advisory
Tips + News
The U.S. Has Lifted Its Global Coronavirus Travel Advisory
August 6, 2020 07:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
Everyone in Paris Is Wearing These Sustainable Sneakers, and They’re on Super Sale Now
Packing Tips + Gear
Everyone in Paris Is Wearing These Sustainable Sneakers
August 6, 2020 01:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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