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People walking around and making selections from a food bar at Alaska Airlines' new lounge at Portland International Airport
Air Travel News
A First Look at Alaska Airlines’ Ambitious New Airport Lounge
It’s getting increasingly delightful to fly out of this Pacific Northwest hub.
June 29, 2026 05:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
Lake Club Exterior, Ritz Carlton Tahoe
Lake Club Exterior, Ritz Carlton Tahoe
Hotels
The Best Lake Tahoe Hotels for Ski Season and Summer Escapes
June 28, 2026 12:08 PM
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Alexandra Cheney
Above view to the empty Praia das Catedrais or Beach of Cathedrals located on northwest coast of Spain. It has been declared Natural Monument. Travel and famous touristic places concept. Europe, Spain
International Beaches
Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches Aren’t Always Where You Would Expect
June 27, 2026 03:59 AM
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Lottie Gross
Chimney Rock National Monument defining rock formation to the back drop of a two-toned evening, part turquoise, part dark blue, with a faint moon up above
Road Trips
Colorado Wants You to Stay Up Late on This New Stargazing Road Trip
June 26, 2026 07:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Santa Maria Beach, Los Cabos, Baja California sur, Mexico
Trending News
The Best Time to Visit These Hot-Weather Destinations May Be the Hottest Time of Year
June 26, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jon Bailey
People in a fishing skift operated by the Boat Company with forest-covered cliffs in the background in Alaska
Small Ship Cruises
This Nonprofit Cruise Line Wants to Make You Fall in Love With Alaska—So You’ll Help Protect It
June 26, 2026 01:03 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Folia Bar + Kitchen
Stay Here Next
This New California Wine Country Hotel Is Built Around Great Food
June 26, 2026 11:54 AM
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Michelle Baran
Historic town of Perast in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro with older homes and buildings with orange-tiled roofs, lining the waterfrton with a handful of small boats moored, and mountains in the background
Cruise
How to Escape the Mediterranean Cruise Crowds? Head to This Underrated Coastal Paradise Instead
December 23, 2024 06:02 PM
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Fran Golden
A person in a brightly colored, elaborate costume with a head dress and mask in Chile's Arica’s La Fuerza del Sol festival.
Food + Drink
7 Food Festivals in Chile Worth Planning Your Trip Around
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Horses running through an open greed field in Torres del Paine, Magallanes, Chile.
Outdoor Adventure
Discover the Pristine, Untamed Patagonian Paradise That Few Travelers Ever See
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A view of Villarrica Lake and a snow-covered moutain behind it in Pucón, Chile
Road Trips
Road Trip Through Chile’s Stunning Lake District
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JetBlue's Mint-class (or business-class) seats with small dividers for added privacy and additional storage and table areas surrounding them
Air Travel News
JetBlue Lays Out Plans for New First-Class Seats on Domestic Flights
December 20, 2024 01:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Royal Isabela is one of many stylish resorts where you can celebrate the season in Puerto Rico.
Holiday Travel
This Caribbean Island is Perfect for a Winter Holiday Escape
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The Best Luggage Tags to Help Identify Your Bag
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Luggage Tags to Help Identify Your Bag
December 20, 2024 12:57 PM
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Amy Jurries
Hotels are seeing that their guests, like those at Six Senses Ibiza, travel for meaningful experiences and connections to the destinations they’re visiting.
Hotels
4 Things Travelers Are Expecting From Hotels in 2025—and How Hotels Are Responding
December 20, 2024 12:20 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Qatar Airways Qsuites business class
Loyalty + Rewards
This Is When It’s Actually Worth It to Buy Airline Miles (and When It’s Not)
December 20, 2024 07:50 AM
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Paul Rubio
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Air Travel News
Air New Zealand’s Skycouch is A Game-Changer for Economy Fliers—But is It Worth the Upgrade?
December 19, 2024 05:41 PM
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Jessie Beck
Aerial view of a section of the famous Las Vegas strip at sunset with the Bellagio hotel and its elaborate fountain in the foreground
Trending News
Hotels Will Be Banned From Adding Hidden Charges to Your Final Bill in 2025—Here’s What to Know
December 19, 2024 04:43 PM
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Jeri Clausing
A panoramic view of the snowy mountains surrounding the valley of Park City, Utah.
Winter Sports
7 Must-Try Winter Activities in Park City, Utah
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A panoramic view of bright lights in the cool blue snow-covered valley of Park City, Utah at dusk.
Sustainable Travel
7 Tips for a Greener Trip to Park City
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A selfie view of an outstretched hand holding a cup of hot chocolate covered in marshmallows and whipped cream at a ski spot.
Food + Drink
A Local’s Guide to Après Ski and Shopping in Park City, Utah
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Health + Wellness
Here’s How to Arrive at Your Destination Looking Like You’ve Just Had a Facial Instead of a 10-Hour Flight
December 19, 2024 11:03 AM
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Sara Button
Coumeenoole beach & Bay, Slea Head, Dingle, Kerry, Dunmore Head, Blasket Islands
Where to Travel Next
Where to Travel With Your Family in 2025, According to Travel Advisors
December 18, 2024 04:09 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Waterfalls coming down from cliffsides
Outdoor Adventure
I’ve Hiked in More Than 100 European National Parks—These Are the Most Beautiful
December 18, 2024 02:47 PM
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Phoebe Smith
An aerial view of a rectangular pool with boulders and waves surrounding it
Where to Go in Winter
Escape the Cold in These 7 Countries Where It’s Summer Right Now
December 18, 2024 01:33 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
a smattering of cars and tents line the sandy shoreline of San Carlos beach on the Sea of Cortez in Guaymas, Mexico, with coastal bluffs in the background
Cruise News
6 Hidden-Gem Mexican Port Towns Where You Can Avoid the Cruise Crowds
December 17, 2024 05:45 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
A pastel, cloudy sky reflected in the water at Virginia Beach.
Outdoor Adventure
Why Virginia Beach Shines in the Off-Season
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A wooden walkway through tall reeds through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Food + Drink
Where to Eat, Drink, and Unwind in Virginia Beach
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Supertrees at Gardens by the bay. The tree-like structures are fitted with environmental technologies that mimic the ecological function of trees.
Air Travel News
These Airports Offer Free City Tours During Long Layovers
December 17, 2024 10:37 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
Loading platform of air freight to the aircraft
Packing Tips + Gear
Want to Skip Checking a Bag? Use One of These Handy Companies That Ship Luggage
December 17, 2024 07:59 AM
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Bailey Berg
The top deck of the 458-passenger 'Seabourn Quest' featuring a small pool and two hot tubs and a wooden deck lined with loungers green mountains rising in the background
Small Ship Cruises
These 5 Cruises on Smaller Ships Offer the Best Way to Sail the World—Without the Crowds
December 16, 2024 06:21 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Red-faced monkeys in a hot spring
Where to Go in Winter
Winter Is Japan’s Most Underrated Travel Season—6 Reasons That Will Have You Booking Your Trip Immediately
December 16, 2024 02:38 PM
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Anna Mazurek
two people in traditional Canadian indigenous clothing standing with their backs to the camera while looking at a bridge across a river in a city
Travel for Good
9 Inspiring Companies Changing the Way We Travel: Afar’s 2024 Travel Vanguard
December 16, 2024 11:18 AM
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Ellen Carpenter
a mix of white and colorful building line a hillside that meets the sea in Santorini, Greece
Cruise News
Can a New Cruise Tax Save Greece’s Most Popular Islands From Overtourism?
December 16, 2024 08:30 AM
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Helen Iatrou
The Art Deco lobby of the Four Seasons New York with soaring marble columns, a high ceiling, and a massive, marbled sky light
Hotel News + Openings
This Legendary Hotel in New York City Has Reopened After Being Closed for Years
December 13, 2024 02:15 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
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