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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
Elevated view of downtown Asheville with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance and blooming rhododendron in the foreground.
Cities We Love
10 Travel Itineraries for Exploring Asheville Your Way
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The tail of an American Airlines aircraft in the foreground and one taxing in the background with a control tower and terminal behind it at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Air Travel News
American Airlines Has Started Holding Some Tight Flight Connections for Customers—Here’s How It Works
December 19, 2025 05:45 PM
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Sophie Friedman
A chef grilling fish to add to several plates in the foreground.
Food + Drink
The Top 5 Sandals Resorts Restaurants With Island Influence
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A red high speed train going through a snow covered landscape in Europe
Train Travel
The Eurostar Snow Train Is Back, Offering a Greener Way to Reach the French Alps
December 19, 2025 03:15 PM
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Sophie Friedman
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Hotel News + Openings
A Cotswolds Countryside Estate Is the First Opening by a New Hotel Brand
December 19, 2025 02:14 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Bali, Indonesia
Where to Travel Next
Where to Travel in 2026, According to Your Astrological Sign
December 19, 2025 02:12 PM
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Lacey Ramburger
The Lobby of Gorilla Forest Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary, with earth tones and a central table.
Stay Here Next
This Newly Rebuilt Lodge in Uganda Puts You Steps From Mountain Gorilla Treks
December 19, 2025 01:53 PM
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Susan Portnoy
Clockwise from top left: Kenya, Newfoundland, Santa Ynez, La Paz, Barcelona, South Korea, La Paz, Transylvania
Where to Travel Next
We Took Hundreds of Trips in 2025, and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat
December 19, 2025 01:11 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Whether your ideal Hawaiian vacation means time sunning, hiking, or snorkeling, there’s an island for you.
Islands
The Best Hawaiian Islands to Visit for Different Kinds of Travelers
December 19, 2025 12:59 PM
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Amanda Castleman
Aerial view of fort ruins in Bermuda.
Art + Culture
Inside Bermuda’s Emerging Art World
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Sunset view from a bistro table along the water at the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Health + Wellness
Where to Relax and Recharge in México This Winter
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Train Travel
The U.K.'s Most Beautiful Train Rides Glide Through Glens, Over Viaducts, and Along Cliffs
December 19, 2025 06:04 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Séka Hills
Food + Drink
Where to Try Indigenous Dishes Across California
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There's a complex comfort-to-cost calculus to use when you're considering premium economy on an international flight.
Air Travel News
Is Upgrading to Premium Economy on International Flights Worth It?
December 18, 2025 06:29 PM
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Barbara Peterson
A pool with chairs and umbrellas at the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
Family Travel
What Makes These Resorts Great for Family-Friendly Winter Escapes
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A guest of Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, a woman with brown hair in a white swimsuit, enters the aquamarine water of a cenote.
Art + Culture
Local Experiences to Try on Your Winter Getaway
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Accessible Travel
What Hotels Get Wrong (and Right) About Accessible Design, From Disabled Travelers
December 18, 2025 04:39 PM
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Kelly Dawson
View of the Klamath river leading into the pacific ocean.
Outdoor Adventure
How Indigenous Adventures Connect Travelers to California
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Natural Wonders
The World’s Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens for Arctic Plants, Wild Fruit Trees, and Giant Water Lilies
December 18, 2025 03:00 PM
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James Oliver Cury
A guest room with a balcony at the Newman in London
Hotels
This New Independent London Hotel Has Art Deco Rooms, Chess Nights, and Sandwich Trolleys
December 18, 2025 01:02 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
A lone traveler gazes out over the breathtaking Quilotoa Crater Lake in Ecuador. The vibrant turquoise waters of the lake contrast against the rugged, mountainous landscape, creating a serene.
Hiking + Cycling
This 200-Mile Trek Passes 7 Volcanoes, Hot Springs, and a Legendary Lost Treasure
December 18, 2025 10:07 AM
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Colleen Kelly
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Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Travel in February
December 18, 2025 07:52 AM
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Mark Ellwood
A dancer in a colorful, feathered costume participates in a festival on the Celebrity Xcel cruise ship inspired by the Caribbean's Carnival celebrations
Cruise
The New “Celebrity Xcel” Cruise Ship Redefines How Local Cultures Are Celebrated Onboard—We Got a First Look
December 17, 2025 07:03 PM
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Fran Golden
TSA Airport security
Trending News
Trump’s Travel Ban and Restrictions Will Expand to These Countries
December 17, 2025 06:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States
Off The Tourist Trail
How to Avoid the Crowds in Colorado’s Ski Towns—From Aspen to Quiet Mountain Resorts
December 17, 2025 05:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial view of Bermuda
Water Sports
Where to Watch Bermuda’s Best 2026 Sailing Events
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Mont Blanc Express train going over a viaduct, Chamonix, Haute Savoie, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe
Winter Sports
The Most Scenic Ski Trains for Vintage Winter Vibes—Without the Traffic and Icy Roads
December 17, 2025 03:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
Jets waiting for takeoff in Sun Valley Idaho
Air Travel News
How Flying Out of a Regional Airport Can Save You Money (and Stress)
December 17, 2025 09:57 AM
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Bailey Berg
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