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Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
The United States is still in the Henley Passport Index’s global top 10—barely.
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
TORQUAY,ENGLAND-AUGUST 20: Boats sit peacefully on the water in Torquay on August 20, 2012. Torquay was the childhood home of Agatha Christie, and a festival is held in her honor yearly.
Books
Visit Agatha Christie’s Favorite Places in Devon 50 Years After Her Death
July 6, 2026 01:58 PM
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Tina Lofthouse
A person having their image captured by a TSA agent in the Touchless ID lane
Air Travel News
It’s Now Easier to Access TSA’s Touchless ID Thanks to Google Wallet
July 6, 2026 01:31 PM
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Bailey Berg
Orca Island Cabins is composed of eight waterfront tents.
Orca Island Cabins is composed of eight waterfront tents.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 13 Best Hotels in Alaska
July 6, 2026 09:46 AM
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Bailey Berg
Slate trays of seasonal goats cheeses on display in a Paris shop window
Travel Tips + Etiquette
10 French Etiquette Rules From People Who Actually Live There
July 6, 2026 05:25 AM
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Sara Lieberman
Fly nonstop to Spain's Costa del Sol courtesy of United.
Air Travel News
The New International Flight Routes We’re Most Excited About This Year
March 28, 2023 02:06 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Borealis Base Camp is located in a private boreal forest in Interior Alaska.
Stay Here Next
This Hotel Is One of the Best Places in Alaska for Aurora Viewing
March 28, 2023 01:51 PM
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Bailey Berg
Berlin at night
Train Travel
A New European Night Train Launches Service This May
March 28, 2023 12:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Delta plane seen from below
Air Travel News
Delta is Adjusting Its International Routes—Here Are the Main Changes
March 27, 2023 06:10 PM
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Bailey Berg
Barriere Hotel
Stay Here Next
Stay Here Next: Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York
March 27, 2023 12:42 PM
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Kristin Braswell
The famous dining room in Oxford which inspired Hogwarts.
Books
Are You a Potterhead? Here Are 7 Filming Locations You Can Visit
March 25, 2023 01:00 PM
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Mae Hamilton
A houseboat in Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park sits beneath the green and magenta ribbons of the northern lights.
Hotels
The Best Hotels for Seeing the Northern Lights in the Lower 48 States
March 25, 2023 09:00 AM
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Stephanie Vermillion
view of rocks jutting out from the water at Kenai Fjords National Park
Ocean Cruises
The World’s Most Beautiful Fjords—and the Cruises That Will Take You There
March 23, 2023 08:09 PM
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Fran Golden
A person harvesting wild golden chanterelle mushrooms in the forest
Outdoor Adventure
After a Record Winter of Rain, California Is Experiencing a “Super Shroom”
March 23, 2023 11:57 AM
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Mae Hamilton
Sunset in Gulf Shores Alabama
U.S. Beaches
This Southern State is the Most Underrated Beach Destination in the U.S.
March 23, 2023 06:51 AM
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Victoria M. Walker
The Foldable Kayak That You Really Can Take Anywhere
AFAR Approved
The Foldable Kayak That You Really Can Take Anywhere Is Now on Sale
March 23, 2023 03:08 AM
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Tim Chester
beach with palm trees and ocean in the Dominican Republic
Air Travel News
Delta Is Adding Mexico, Costa Rica, and Caribbean Flights from These U.S. Hubs
March 22, 2023 03:44 PM
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Bailey Berg
Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape is surrounded by Bali's dense green jungle.
Hotels
These Are Bali’s Most Stunning—and Environmentally Friendly—Hotels
March 22, 2023 02:44 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Shopping in vibrant, modern downtown Riyadh
Where to Travel Next
6 Ways to Embrace Saudi’s Past and Future in Riyadh
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Finding adventure paired with unmatched levels of tranquility in the desert
Outdoor Adventure
Why Saudi Makes an Epic Getaway for Outdoor Lovers
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Riyadh is home to an array of galleries, festivals, arts, and more.
Where to Travel Next
How Riyadh Is Transforming into a Must-Visit Center of Saudi Art
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Health + Wellness
5 Ways to Refresh at the Caribbean’s Ultimate Holistic Wellness Spot
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LaGuardia's new Terminal B is unrecognizable for those who haven't flown through the hub recently.
Air Travel News
You’ll Never Guess Which Airport Terminal Was Just Named Best in the World
March 20, 2023 08:56 PM
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Chris Dong
Exploring AlUla’s incredible ruins
Where to Travel Next
How to Travel Deeper in AlUla, the Must-Visit Destination of 2023
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The coast of the Red Sea in Jeddah
Where to Travel Next
How This Saudi Port City Is Experiencing a Cultural Renaissance
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Traditional Saudi cuisine
Food + Drink
From Palm Dates to Cardamom, a Beginner’s Guide to Saudi Cuisine
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Tourists travelling on scooters on a tropical island's dirt road
Trending News
Bali Tells Tourists: No More Motorbike Rentals
March 20, 2023 07:55 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
A serene setting combining the Arizona Biltmore’s distinctive architecture with a desert backdrop
Hotels
How This Hotel’s Stunning Architecture and Rich Legacy Make for a Dream Getaway
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Disputes between local taxi driver unions and Uber drivers earlier this year in Quintana Roo, the Mexican state that is home to Cancun, turned violent.
Trending News
Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico?
March 17, 2023 02:56 PM
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Jeri Clausing
view of Istanbul from the water
Trending News
What to Know About Traveling to Türkiye in the Aftermath of the Earthquakes
March 17, 2023 02:49 PM
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Michelle Baran
Amex Centurion Lounge Seattle
Air Travel News
Amex’s Seattle Centurion Lounge Just Got a Massive Upgrade
March 17, 2023 02:04 PM
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Bailey Berg
Matt Johnson's Sleeping Figure at Desert X 2023
Art + Culture
Desert X Is Coachella Valley’s Biggest Art Event—Here’s How to See It
March 16, 2023 04:21 PM
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Mae Hamilton
6 Great Hikes That Showcase Scotland’s Dramatic Scenery
Quizzes
Can You Guess the Answer to These Travel Trivia Questions?
March 16, 2023 04:11 PM
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Pat Tompkins
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