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Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
The commemorative passport begins rolling out July 6. Here’s who can get one—and who won’t.
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
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Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
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Kris Ann Valdez
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Small Ship Cruises
The New Four Seasons Yacht Takes an Approach to Pricing Not Seen on Other Cruises. Will It Work?
June 30, 2026 07:25 PM
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Fran Golden
The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back
Outdoor Adventure
Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer
June 30, 2026 06:42 PM
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Pat Tompkins
The white facade of Mission San Juan Bautista with a two-tiered bell tower with three bells on the right and a large cross in front of the building
Trending News
California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer
June 30, 2026 02:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
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
June 29, 2026 05:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
The courtyard at Sea Ranch Lodge is an example of the community's non-intrusive architecture.
Hotels
The Sea Ranch Lodge Has Reopened
February 2, 2024 02:38 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Visas + Passports
Damaged Your Passport? Here’s What to Do
February 2, 2024 01:25 PM
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Mae Hamilton
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
This Travel Hack Can Help You Save Hundreds of Dollars While Shopping Abroad
February 2, 2024 11:31 AM
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Dominique Michelle Astorino
Hiking sign with a yellow arrow in the foreground, woman walking with an orange backpack in the background
Hiking + Cycling
7 Breathtaking Hikes in Europe That Are Worth the Journey
February 2, 2024 10:03 AM
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Phoebe Smith
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Longreads
Will Air Taxis Ever Really, Truly Take Off?
February 2, 2024 08:24 AM
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Barbara Peterson
The Bahamas is an archipelago of nearly 700 islands—New Providence and Grand Bahama are only two islands among the hundreds.
Trending News
Bahamas Travel Advisory Issued Amid Spate of Violence—What You Need to Know
February 1, 2024 07:43 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
A young king penguin in the foreground on South Georgia Island. In the background is a sea of adult and juvenile penguins.
Unpacked, the Podcast
Have Travel Questions? Our New Season of the “Unpacked” Podcast Has the Answers.
February 1, 2024 11:40 AM
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Aislyn Greene
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Longreads
The Harlem Baker Who Turns Out the City’s Best Rugelach
February 1, 2024 07:31 AM
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Kayla Stewart
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Longreads
Why Is It So Hard for Africans to Travel in Africa?
February 1, 2024 07:30 AM
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Carey Baraka
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Outdoor Adventure
How 2 People Are Making 63 National Parks More Accessible for People of Color
February 1, 2024 07:30 AM
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Mazuba Kapambwe
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Longreads
Cooking Lessons From the Ghosts of Black Appalachians
February 1, 2024 07:29 AM
Two people soaking in one of eight baths at Hvammsvík Hot Springs in Iceland with the ocean and green cliffs in the background
Air Travel News
A New Hot Spring Has Opened in Iceland, and This Round-Trip Flight Deal Includes a Visit
January 31, 2024 07:06 PM
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Michelle Baran
Two skiers walking up a snow-covered slope.
Outdoor Adventure
7 Lesser-Known Ski Destinations to Avoid the Lift Lines
January 31, 2024 03:58 PM
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Dan Koday
Where to Taste San Francisco’s Most Iconic Dish
Restaurants + Cafés
This Iconic San Francisco Dish Has a Fascinating History—Here’s Where to Eat It
January 31, 2024 02:04 PM
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Serena Renner
5 Incredible Underwater Hotels Around the World
Hotels
6 Incredible Underwater Hotels Around the World
January 31, 2024 01:38 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
9 TikTokers We Follow for the Best Travel Hacks and Advice
January 31, 2024 01:18 PM
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Tiana Attride
Two Bedroom Villa at Adronis wellness concept
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Destination Spas Around the World
January 31, 2024 12:53 PM
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Laura Begley Bloom
A painting by Pablo Picasso hangs in a common area of the Fife Arms in Scotland.
Hotels
At This Luxury Hotel in Scotland, You Can Sleep With World-Class Art
January 31, 2024 11:42 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
How to Legally Write Off Your Vacation
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Can You Deduct Your Vacation From Your Taxes? Experts Weigh In
January 31, 2024 11:17 AM
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Sheryl Nance-Nash
Open House. A book store, co-working space, with multiple cafes and restaurant on the top floor of Central Embassy Shopping Mall.
Trending News
There Is a New Most Visited City in the World
January 31, 2024 10:16 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
The Blue Caves in Zakynthos, Greece with a natural rock arch over water framing a sailing boat
Air Travel News
United Launches New Europe Route, Adds Flights to Outdoor Destinations in North America
January 30, 2024 06:56 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Winter Sports
The Ultimate Ski Trip Packing List
January 30, 2024 05:12 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A spread of dishes from Kau Ba Kitchen Houston
Food + Drink
10 Houston Restaurants Where You Can Taste the Flavors of America’s Most Diverse City
January 30, 2024 03:15 PM
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Mae Hamilton
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Winter 2024
In Utrecht, Chasing an Art Movement That Hoped to Heal the World
January 30, 2024 01:58 PM
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Chris Colin
A canal in Utrecht lined with people and buildings.
In the Magazine
This City Has All the Charms of Amsterdam, Without the Crowds
January 30, 2024 01:54 PM
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Chris Colin
A suite with a view of the ocean at the Fairmont Kea Lani.
Hotels We Love
The 10 Best Hawaiʻi Resorts
January 30, 2024 01:12 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
Lounge chairs on a beach in Cancun, Mexico with turquoise blue water in the background
Trending News
Why Are Americans So Bad at Taking Vacation?
January 30, 2024 01:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Videos
10 Amazing Places to Travel in April [VIDEO]
January 30, 2024 09:07 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
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