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Visas + Passports
Big Changes Are Coming for U.S. Passports—Here’s What to Know
U.S. passports are getting a new look and the application process is migrating to a fully online system. Here’s how the changes will affect travelers.
October 8, 2026 02:22 PM
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Lydia Price
TALLINN, ESTONIA - DECEMBER 29, 2022. Christmas market at Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats) and Town Hall, Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tallinn, Estonia, Europe. On a cold winter morning.
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in December
October 8, 2026 02:04 PM
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Mark Ellwood
photo of a man accessing United's in-flight entertainment system to connect to onboard Wi-Fi
Loyalty + Rewards
United Will Match Your Delta or American Status as It Takes a Swipe at Rivals’ Wi-Fi
October 8, 2026 09:26 AM
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Harriet Baskas
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Food + Drink
Romania Has Given Me a New, Fermented Obsession
October 8, 2026 05:48 AM
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Danielle Hallock
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard in Bucharest is housed in a Belle Époque building, which is seen here at dusk.
Stay Here Next
The Royal Parties Are Long Over, but This Grand Bucharest Hotel Is Back. We Checked In
October 7, 2026 06:05 PM
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Danielle Hallock
Under Canvas White Mountains overview shot of tents on 100 acres in Dalton, New Hampshire
Stay Here Next
Here’s What It’s Like at New Hampshire’s Newest Glamping Base Camp
October 7, 2026 06:02 PM
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Shayla Martin
Bonjour Québec
Hiking + Cycling
A New, Easy Bike Route From Montreal to Quebec City Is Lined With Fall Foliage and So Many Spas
October 6, 2026 06:39 PM
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Jen Rose Smith
A Guide to Flying Around the World at Every Budget
Air Travel News
A Guide to Flying Around the World at Every Budget
June 20, 2017 12:22 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Where to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in August
Festivals + Events
Where to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in August
June 19, 2017 06:25 PM
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Frederick Reimers
A Preview of the Learning AFAR Trip to Costa Rica
Travel for Good
A Preview of the Learning AFAR Trip to Costa Rica
June 19, 2017 03:03 PM
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World of Hyatt
What Does Trump’s Latest Policy Mean for Travel to Cuba?
The Future of Travel
What Does Trump’s Latest Policy Mean for Travel to Cuba?
June 16, 2017 08:04 PM
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Sarah Buder
Is This the Most Magical City in Mexico?
Art + Culture
Is This the Most Magical City in Mexico?
June 16, 2017 06:52 PM
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Dana Brindle
Aztec Sites Discovered Beneath Modern Mexico City
Tips + News
Aztec Sites Discovered Beneath Modern Mexico City
June 16, 2017 02:24 PM
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Matt Villano
Seeing the World Through Rainbow-Colored Glasses
LGBTQ Travel
Seeing the World Through Rainbow-Colored Glasses
June 16, 2017 12:33 PM
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Aislyn Greene
6 Ways to Get Out of the Safari Vehicle
Safari
6 Ways to Get Out of the Safari Vehicle
June 15, 2017 08:37 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
A Blind Man’s Trip Will Change the Way You Think About Safaris
Travel Tales
A Blind Man’s Trip Will Change the Way You Think About Safaris
June 15, 2017 08:30 PM
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Ryan Knighton
You May Soon Be Flying on Pilotless Planes
Air Travel News
You May Soon Be Flying on Pilotless Planes
June 15, 2017 05:11 PM
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Matt Villano
This Polynesian Canoe Sails Around the World Using Only the Stars
History + Culture
This Polynesian Canoe Sails Around the World Using Only the Stars
June 15, 2017 05:02 PM
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Allison Montroy
The 7 Best Places to Celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary
Festivals + Events
The 7 Best Places to Celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary
June 15, 2017 12:50 PM
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John Newton
How to Master the Art of the Minibreak
Hotels
How to Master the Art of the Minibreak
June 14, 2017 07:03 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Humpback Whales Return to Water Around NYC
Natural Wonders
Humpback Whales Return to Water Around NYC
June 14, 2017 01:48 PM
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Matt Villano
How to Travel Deeper in Tokyo
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Travel Deeper in Tokyo
June 14, 2017 01:35 PM
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World of Hyatt
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In the Magazine
The Ideal Iceland May Only Exist in Your Mind
June 13, 2017 08:19 PM
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Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be an Avalanche Forecaster
Winter Sports
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be an Avalanche Forecaster
June 13, 2017 07:46 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
How to Survive and Thrive at America’s Cup 35
Festivals + Events
How to Survive and Thrive at America’s Cup 35
June 13, 2017 05:39 PM
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David LaHuta
Where to Go in Canada According to Locals
Epic Trips
Where to Go in Canada According to Locals
June 12, 2017 07:04 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
The Nicaraguan Islands You’ll Never Want to Leave
Outdoor Adventure
The Nicaraguan Islands You’ll Never Want to Leave
June 12, 2017 06:30 PM
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Anna Vodicka
This Is the Most Delicious Way to Save an Ocean
Restaurants + Cafés
This Is the Most Delicious Way to Save an Ocean
June 12, 2017 05:45 PM
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Sarah Theeboom
This Is How to Discover the World’s Best-Kept Food Secrets
Restaurants + Cafés
This Is How to Discover the World’s Best-Kept Food Secrets
June 9, 2017 08:28 PM
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Dana Brindle
Thailand to Consider Requiring Visitors to Buy Travel Insurance
Tips + News
Thailand to Consider Requiring Visitors to Buy Travel Insurance
June 9, 2017 07:03 PM
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Matt Villano
7 Lesser-Known U.S. Food Towns
Restaurants + Cafés
7 Lesser-Known U.S. Food Towns
June 8, 2017 05:59 PM
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Tamara Palmer
10 Ways to Make the Most of an Epic Trip
Epic Trips
10 Ways to Make the Most of an Epic Trip
June 8, 2017 02:00 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Can Travel Inspire Hyper-Local Cuisine?
Restaurants + Cafés
Can Travel Inspire Hyper-Local Cuisine?
June 7, 2017 05:23 PM
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Danielle Walsh
The Newest Inexpensive Way to Stay in Sydney
Hotels
The Newest Inexpensive Way to Stay in Sydney
June 7, 2017 03:48 PM
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Matt Villano
How I Encountered the Kindness of Strangers in One of the Wildest Places in the World
Hiking + Cycling
How I Encountered the Kindness of Strangers in One of the Wildest Places in the World
June 7, 2017 02:48 PM
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Tommy Alexander
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