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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
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
New York gets even more exciting during the most wonderful time of the year.
Holiday Travel
8 U.S. Cities Putting Their Own Spins on the Holidays, From Festive Boat Parades to Nouveau Nutcrackers
November 24, 2025 10:37 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
a woman in braids holds a small glass piece at the Corning Museum's glass shop. she is surrounded by other glass pieces.
Museums + Galleries
What to Buy at the World’s Coolest Museum Gift Shops. Because We All Know the Shops Are Why We Go to Museums.
November 24, 2025 07:58 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
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Visas + Passports
You Can Now Add Your U.S. Passport to Your Apple Wallet. Here’s What That Means for Travel
November 21, 2025 06:53 PM
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Peter Ward
Borgo Santandrea's pastries and croissants, and a view from the terrace.
Hotels
The Breakfast Test: Why the Morning Meal Is the Most Revealing Way to Judge a Luxury Hotel
November 21, 2025 06:37 PM
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Mark Ellwood
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Holiday Travel
10 European-Style Christmas Markets in the U.S. for Glühwein, Danish Cookies, and Swedish Santa
November 21, 2025 04:53 AM
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Caitlin Morton
Prince Edward Island
Hiking + Cycling
You Can Visit Countryside Inns, Idyllic Beaches, and Rugged Mountains on These 8 Canadian Hut-to-Hut Hikes
November 20, 2025 06:27 PM
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Chloe Bergé
Tom Kerss standing on the deck of a Hurtigruten ship in Norway, with green-tinted Northern Lights dancing behind him
Cruise
On a Norway Cruise, I Hunted Northern Lights With an “Aurora Chaser.” Here’s What He Revealed About Them
November 20, 2025 05:37 PM
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Jeri Clausing
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Trending News
The Larger Implications of the Supreme Court’s Recent Passport Decision
November 20, 2025 03:03 PM
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Lindsey Danis
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Food + Drink
15 Essential Foods to Try in Rome—and Where to Find Them
November 20, 2025 12:09 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Alberta Icefields Parkway
4 Days In
4 Days in Alberta: Dogsledding, Cave Tours, and Indigenous Campfire Stories
November 20, 2025 10:21 AM
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Jennifer Malloy
Shangri-La
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in January
November 20, 2025 07:06 AM
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Mark Ellwood
Biking and hiking are two popular pastimes at the 281-acre Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain, Boston.
Cities We Love
Winter in Boston’s Most Vibrant Neighborhoods
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Amtrak's Empire Builder train traveling along Bad Rock Canyon near Columbia Falls, Montana, with a rocky, forested cliff on both sides of the track and water down below
Train Travel
A New Collection of Long-Distance U.S. Rail Journeys Combines Scenic Routes With National Parks and City Stays
November 19, 2025 05:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
An overhead shot of a table filled with Korean food, including steak, fried chicken, pickles, cocktails, and pizza
Food + Drink
Calgary’s Restaurant and Bar Scene Is Booming—Here’s Where to Eat and Drink Right Now
November 19, 2025 12:41 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A person partially reclined in a lie-flat business-class seat on a Beond Airline aircraft, watching a fold-out screen with coffee and a cookie on the center console
Air Travel News
A New All-Business-Class Airline Plans to Launch in the U.S. Next Year
November 19, 2025 11:29 AM
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Barbara Peterson
an illustration shows a US mountain and lake landscape underneath a torn visa
Trending News
Op-Ed: How to Welcome the World’s Travelers When America Feels Challenged
November 19, 2025 08:37 AM
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Geoff Freeman
Snowport pop-up winter village in the Seaport District features more than 100 craft vendors, fun foods, and winter sports like curling.
Cities We Love
10 Reasons to Visit Boston Solo This Winter
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Interior of the Strand bookstore in nyc, with red signs everywhere, a high ceiling, and lots of people buying books
Books
28 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit
November 19, 2025 03:21 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Left: Métis Crossing; right: Métis Crossing new cabin
Destination Spotlight
Sky Domes, Snowshoeing, and Indigenous Cuisine: Go North for an Illuminating Cultural Weekend Getaway
November 18, 2025 05:45 PM
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Debbie Olsen
Aman Rosa Alpina in the Italian Dolomites is surrounded by snowy mountain peaks.
Stay Here Next
Aman’s New Dolomites Hotel Sets a High Bar for Design—as Service Works to Catch Up
November 18, 2025 04:57 PM
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Adam H. Graham
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Road Trips
11 National and State Parks to Add to Your Route 66 Road Trip
November 18, 2025 02:09 PM
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Jackie Bryant
Accommodations with vines draping from the balconies line a pond at the Angkor Village Hotel in Cambodia with a person walking across a walkway over the pond
Hotel News + Openings
Hilton Unveils New Top-Tier Status and Easier Access to Loyalty Perks at Its Expanding Roster of Chic Hotels
November 18, 2025 02:04 PM
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Chris Dong
Ice skaters on Boston Common Frog Pond.
Cities We Love
The Best Things to Do With Kids in Boston This Winter
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The central staircase descending into the Brittania dining room on the 'Queen Elizabeth' cruise ship
Cruise
Not Your Typical Caribbean Cruise: A Classic British Ship Brings Galas and High Tea to the Islands
November 17, 2025 06:45 PM
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Fran Golden
Overhead view of airplane o a tarmac
Air Travel News
Airlines Are No Longer Required to Automatically Reimburse Passengers for Flight Delays and Cancellations
November 17, 2025 06:10 PM
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Bailey Berg
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National Parks
Wildfires Lead to Unexpected New Tours in Jasper National Park
November 17, 2025 03:19 PM
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Maryam Siddiqi
View of Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo.
Hotels
Inside the Riviera Maya Resort Putting Nature First
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Villa Borghese Laghetto
4 Days In
4 Days in Rome: Vespa Rides, a Secret Colosseum Tunnel, and Culinary-Inspired Cocktails
November 17, 2025 08:00 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
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