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A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
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
A living room area with a couch, arm chairs, and a large outdoor deck within a suite on the Four Seasons I yacht
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
A blue Tren Maya high-speed style train surrounded by greenery and with the destination Palenque on the front car
Trending News
Mexico’s New Maya Train Has Officially Launched, Connecting Cancún with Other Yucatán Destinations
January 29, 2024 07:39 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
the back of the head of a child looking out an airplane window
Air Travel News
Flying With Kids? These Are the World’s Best Airlines for Families
January 29, 2024 06:51 PM
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Marianne Perez-Fransius
12 Credit Cards That Can Get You TSA PreCheck and Global Entry for Free
Loyalty + Rewards
These Credit Cards Get You TSA PreCheck and Global Entry for Free
January 29, 2024 03:31 PM
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Paul Rubio
More and more, travelers are combining work trips with vacations.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Use Bleisure Travel to Extend Your Vacations
January 29, 2024 08:01 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
The sail-shaped Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, left, is surrounded by the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. Jumeirah Al Naseem, right, is located right on the beach nearby.
Hotels
These Luxury Dubai Hotels Double as a Wildlife Sanctuary
January 28, 2024 08:00 AM
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Nicola Chilton
Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737-9 Max plane parked at a gate
Air Travel News
Is My Airplane Safe? What to Know As Boeing 737-9 Max Cleared to Return to Service
January 26, 2024 07:25 PM
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Barbara Peterson
aerial shot of a United plane taxis on a runway
Loyalty + Rewards
United Airlines Just Extended the Welcome Bonuses on Its Credit Cards
January 26, 2024 11:54 AM
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Paul Rubio
Break up a transpacific leg of an around-the-world flight with a restful stop in O'ahu, Hawai'i.
Air Travel News
You Can Fly Around the World Starting at $3,000. Here’s How.
January 26, 2024 09:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
three zebras in the foreground eating grass and a few more in the background alongside some trees in Kenya
Trending News
Kenya Goes Visa Free, Implements New Electronic Entry System for Travelers Instead
January 26, 2024 09:00 AM
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Sarika Bansal
The lobby of JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa features a large wooden pavilion and a painting depicting trees and nature.
Loyalty + Rewards
Earn 5 Free Hotel Nights With This Best-Ever Marriott Credit Card Offer
January 25, 2024 12:51 PM
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Paul Rubio
Man with dark hair wearing a backpack standing at a lookout point in Thailand overlooking the sea and tree-covered islands
People
The Best Jobs for People Who Want to Travel and Live Abroad
January 25, 2024 11:56 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
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Videos
We Found the Most Charming Small Town in Every U.S. State—Here Are 6 Favorites [VIDEO]
January 25, 2024 11:47 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Eiffel Tower with a reflecting pool lined by coned-shaped shrubs in the foreground
Air Travel News
Air France Launches First-Ever Paris Flights from This Major U.S. Airport
January 24, 2024 06:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Airplane landing in silhouette from a direct front angle on a blue sky
Loyalty + Rewards
Choosing the Best Loyalty Programs for You in 2024
January 24, 2024 05:46 PM
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Paul Rubio
Overhead view of Quito, Ecuador, with tile-roofed buildings, a building in the foreground with domed architecture and a courtyard full of palm trees
Trending News
Ecuador Has Declared a State of Emergency—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
January 23, 2024 07:31 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
A Sazerac on a bar in New Orleans with a lemon peel in the glass.
Bars + Nightlife
6 Things to Know About New Orleans’s Booze Culture
January 23, 2024 07:12 PM
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Aislyn Greene
World cruises were further propelled into the spotlight when Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise went viral on TikTok.
Cruise News
What’s New in Cruising in 2024
January 22, 2024 07:51 PM
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Fran Golden
red baby bunting, backpack, and yellow puffer jacket from Patagonia on a white and purple background
Packing Tips + Gear
Patagonia Gear Is Marked Down Up to 50 Percent Off Right Now
January 22, 2024 04:39 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A rendering of the sun deck with a hot tub and lounge chairs on the forthcoming 'Amadeus Nova' river cruise ship
River Cruises
The New River Cruise Ships and Sailings We’re Most Excited About This Year
January 22, 2024 02:33 PM
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Nicole Edenedo
A terrace suite on the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's 'Evrima'
Small Ship Cruises
Escape the Masses on These New Small-Ship Expedition, Luxury, and Sailing Cruises
January 22, 2024 02:26 PM
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Jeri Clausing
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Hotels
The 15 Best Hotels and Lodges in Australia
January 20, 2024 09:00 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
10 English Words With Unfortunate Meanings in Other Languages
Travel Tips + Etiquette
12 English Words With Unfortunate Meanings in Other Languages
January 19, 2024 05:30 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Kamikura hideaway - Japan
Hotels
In This Coastal Japanese Airbnb, Guests Are Given a Bed—and a Mystery to Solve
January 18, 2024 03:47 PM
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Jessie Beck
Why You Should Get the New Hyatt Credit Card Bonus With up to 60,000 Points
Loyalty + Rewards
The Ultimate Guide to the World of Hyatt Loyalty Program
January 18, 2024 03:29 PM
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Paul Rubio
This Premier Room King at The Peninsula London features a neutral palette and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Stay Here Next
What It’s Like to Spend the Night at the New Peninsula Hotel in London
January 18, 2024 01:26 PM
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Anya von Bremzen
Houses along Seventh Lake in the Adirondacks, New York
Astrotourism
Where to Camp for the Total Solar Eclipse
January 18, 2024 12:42 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A Spirit Airlines airplane in the foreground with a JetBlue plane in the background
Air Travel News
JetBlue and Spirit Won’t Merge After All. Is That a Good Thing?
January 17, 2024 07:10 PM
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Bill Fink
How to Figure Out What Type of Plane You’re Flying In
Air Travel News
How to Figure Out What Type of Plane You’re Flying In
January 17, 2024 05:45 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
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