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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
The swimming pool at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has views of the sea.
Hotels We Love
The 14 Dreamiest Hotels on the French Riviera
November 14, 2025 12:08 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
View of Route 66 from a car window
Road Trips
Sing Your Way Along This Music Lover’s Route 66 Road Trip
November 14, 2025 07:35 AM
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Justin Goldman
A group of four visitors walk over fossil-like hoodoos while exploring the badlands at Dinosaur Provincial Park
Destination Spotlight
Don’t Miss These UNESCO Sites of Alberta—Which Has More Than Any Other Province in Canada
November 13, 2025 01:22 PM
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Jennifer Malloy
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Travel Advisors Reveal 5 Types of Trips They Wish People Knew to Book Earlier—a Lot Earlier
November 13, 2025 08:18 AM
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Blane Bachelor
Illustration by Cristina Spanò
Packing Tips + Gear
The Afar Gift Guide
November 12, 2025 06:32 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Colorful painted canal boats in Mexico City's Xochimilco neighborhood
Holiday Travel
Millennials, Gen Xers, Boomers, and Gen Z—Here’s Where to Go This Holiday Season Based on Your Generation
November 12, 2025 06:28 PM
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Terry Ward
Snow on the Catalina Mountains in Catalina State Park, Tucson Arizona
Outdoor Adventure
9 State Parks to Visit in Winter, Where You Can Snowshoe in a Ghost Town or Hike Above the Trees
November 12, 2025 02:36 PM
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Matt Kirouac
an exterior of the Studio Museum in Harlem, a gray building with various sizes of windows between two other buildings in Harlem
Art + Culture
The Studio Museum in Harlem Has Finally Reopened, and It Has a Story to Tell
November 12, 2025 02:11 PM
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Shannon J. Effinger
Day time aerial view of Playa Balandra, an iconic beach in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
International Beaches
Hidden, Pristine, With Eggshell-Blue Water: These Are the 11 Most Beautiful Beaches in Mexico
November 12, 2025 08:40 AM
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Meagan Drillinger
two st. bernard dogs lying in the grass with a mountain in the background
Longreads
Inside Switzerland’s New Saint Bernard “Theme Park”
November 12, 2025 08:27 AM
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Kendall Hunter
Left: Bradford House's Lantern Room; right: Bradford House's Historic Grand King
Hotels We Love
Neon-Lit Landmarks and Stylish Adobe Hotels: Our Favorite Places to Stay Along Route 66
November 11, 2025 08:01 PM
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Matt Kirouac
A Sonder apartment living area in New York City with a grey couch, modern art on the walls, and a four-person round dining table with mid-century style wooden chairs
Trending News
Boutique Hotel Brand Sonder Has Abruptly Shuttered, Leaving Guests—and Future Bookings—in Limbo
November 11, 2025 07:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
Bird's eye view of airplanes parked at various airport gates
Air Travel News
Flight Delays and Cancellations Will Persist Even as Shutdown Nears End. Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
November 11, 2025 06:41 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Six Sisters Suite at Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel with three large beds with bright pink cushioned headboards, a golden chandelier, and green and blue chaises at the foot of the beds
Hotel News + Openings
Vintage Guitars, Sisterhood Suites, and Plenty of Pink—a New Dolly Parton Hotel Is Coming to Nashville
November 11, 2025 06:23 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Two people in snow gear outside in a snowy parking lot, one is wrapped in a colorful Rumpl travel blanket
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Gifts for Travelers That Cost Less Than $100
November 11, 2025 03:34 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A man in blue and orange clothing harvesting oysters
Food + Drink
Pick Olives, Crush Grapes, and Dig for Truffles at These Hotels in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
November 11, 2025 12:47 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Two Bit Club
Restaurants + Cafés
Tandoori Oysters, Lobster Soba, Lowcountry Fine-Dining: Charleston Restaurants to Travel for Right Now
November 11, 2025 07:21 AM
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Lauren Mowery
People wearing woolen Glerups slippers sitting on staircase
Packing Tips + Gear
The 57 Best Gifts for Travelers, According to Travel Experts
November 10, 2025 05:57 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A glass-walled restaurant on a wildflower-covered hillside with rugged coast in the background
Restaurants + Cafés
10 U.S. Restaurants Where the Views Are as Amazing as the Food
November 10, 2025 01:01 PM
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Alina Polishuk
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Where to Travel Next
The One Food You Should Travel for in Each State
November 10, 2025 11:58 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Two people, one with a brown leather backup and the other with a yellow roller bag and backpack, looking at a departure board at the airport
Air Travel News
Should You Change or Cancel Your Flight Due to the Shutdown? Plus, What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled
November 7, 2025 06:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
View above the East Rim of the Grand Canyon with striking red and orange cliffs on both sides rising up above the Colorado River
Hotel News + Openings
A New Grand Canyon Lodge Lets You Explore This Lesser-Known Region of the National Park With Navajo Guides
November 7, 2025 05:22 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Two sisters play on the big rock that is the focus point of the biggest pool at Coco Beach Resort, Belize
Where to Go in Winter
14 Magical Winter Destinations Whether You Want to Embrace the Snow or Escape the Cold
November 7, 2025 03:15 PM
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Bailey Berg
Lake Tahoe, United States
Off The Tourist Trail
A Local’s Guide to Lake Tahoe Without the Crowds, Including Remote Hot Springs and Moonlit Adventures
November 7, 2025 02:23 PM
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Suzie Dundas
2 Red Adirondack chairs overlooking grasslands national park, saskatchewan, canada
Off The Tourist Trail
Dig for Fossils and Stargaze in a National Park on a Road Trip Through an Underrated Canadian Province
November 6, 2025 01:45 PM
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Billie Cohen
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Outdoor Adventure
Free-Diving in Turks and Caicos Taught Me to Breathe, Not Just Hold My Breath
November 6, 2025 12:29 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
The wilds of Devon
Fall 2025
8 Epic Cruises for the Seriously Intrepid Traveler to Take in 2026
November 6, 2025 11:44 AM
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Jeri Clausing
Yayoi Kusama Yellow, polka-dotted Pumpkin on a pier on Japan's Naoshima island with the ocean and some low mountains in the background.
Art + Culture
The Dreamy Japanese Islands Where Nature and Contemporary Art Meet
November 6, 2025 03:23 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
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