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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
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
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 view of buildings in downtown San Francisco as seen from a highpoint on a brick walk.
4 Days In
4 Days in San Francisco: Floating Parks, Parrot Spotting, and a Revitalized Hippie Neighborhood
November 5, 2025 03:10 PM
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Erin Feher
View of Manhattan skyline from the water. A woman with blond hair is holding up a camera to take a photo. Two other people are standing in front of her
Cities We Love
The World’s 10 Best Cities of 2026 Have Been Announced—and Only One American City Made the List
November 5, 2025 11:48 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Boats on the sandbar in the Florida Keys
4 Days In
4 Days in the Florida Keys: Shipwreck Dives, Teeny-Tiny Deer, and Legendary Key Lime Pie
November 5, 2025 07:23 AM
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Terry Ward
A 36-foot-tall statue of Ramesses II is on display in the lobby area of the Grand Egyptian Museum with dots of natural light filtering through from above
Trending News
The Long-Delayed Grand Egyptian Museum Is Finally Open—and It Was Worth the Wait
November 4, 2025 06:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Le Panoramic restaurant, located at the top of a ski resort in Courchevel, France
Winter Sports
Onsen Soaks in Japan, Poutine in Canada, and Fondue in Switzerland—This Is Après-Ski Around the World
November 4, 2025 01:31 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
The U.S. government had a beta test of an online passport renewal system, but it's been paused indefinitely.
Visas + Passports
Yes, You Can Renew Your U.S. Passport Online—if You Meet These Requirements
November 4, 2025 08:00 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Chai from UK restaurant group Dishoom comes in a lovely tin that can hide all kinds of odds and ends once it's empty.
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Gifts to Bring Home From Your Travels
November 4, 2025 06:37 AM
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Sophie Friedman
A red double-decker bus with Piccadilly Circus and No. 94 on the front travelers through a busy London street with cars, pedestrians and cyclists
Air Travel News
These Airports Offer the Best Flight Connections to Destinations Around the World
November 3, 2025 07:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Slovenia's Julian Alps with a crystal clear lake in the foreground, autumnal pines dotting the landscape and soaring granite alpine peaks in the distance
Trending News
Coolcations in the North, Off-Season in the South: This Is the New, More Climate-Friendly European Vacation
November 3, 2025 07:04 PM
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Jessica Benavides Canepa
Make travel to European destinations like Spitzingsee, Germany easy with Discover Airlines.
Loyalty + Rewards
5 Reasons to Fly Discover Airlines to Europe
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Head to Warsaw for the holidays and plan ahead to save money on everything from flights to cell service.
Loyalty + Rewards
How to Stay Online While Traveling Abroad
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The author kayaking on the Great Lakes during a sailing with Victory Cruise Lines.
Cruise
After My Breast Cancer Diagnosis, I Decided to Cruise the World. It Was Both Hell and a Dream.
October 31, 2025 12:58 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Blüemlisalphütte SAC
Hiking + Cycling
This 240-Mile Trek in the Swiss Alps Is All About Mountain Huts and Cheese Shops in the Clouds
October 31, 2025 12:56 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
View of Machu Picchu
Fall 2025
From the Amazon to Machu Picchu, What It’s Like to Visit Peru as a Blind Traveler
October 31, 2025 10:47 AM
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Ryan Knighton
Spread at Agni
Food + Drink
This Midwest State Capital Is Emerging as One of America’s Most Thrilling Food Cities
October 31, 2025 07:00 AM
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Katie Chang
A Jamaica flag waving in the sky
Trending News
Hurricane Melissa’s Unprecedented Impact on Jamaica and How to Help
October 30, 2025 05:25 PM
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Terry Ward
Dramatic evening light looking out across the Great Smoky Mountains from along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
Off The Tourist Trail
Yes, You Can See USA’s Most Visited National Park Without Crowds—Here’s the Local Expert Guide
October 30, 2025 02:53 PM
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Olivia Young
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Fall 2025
In Botswana, Tracking Lions and Elephants—By Bike
October 30, 2025 08:25 AM
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Chris Colin
View of a gondola moving above a ski area with a mountainous backdrop in Whistler.
Winter Sports
Where to Après Ski in North America This Season
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Celebrity Cruises' Xcel ship in Santorini
Cruise
Do You Know What’s Happening Inside Your Cruise Ship? The Wild Experiments Taking Place Below Deck
October 29, 2025 07:29 PM
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Fran Golden
The new Delta Sky Club at Salt Lake City International Airport with a central fireplace and seating that looks at out the surrounding mountains through floor-to-ceiling windows
Air Travel News
This Airport Just Opened Two New Lounges—One With an Outdoor Terrace and Another With an Immersive Video Room
October 29, 2025 07:16 PM
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Bailey Berg
View of the slopes in Deer Valley.
Winter Sports
Where to Ski and Après Ski in Deer Valley This Winter
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Diriyah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site just outside of Riyadh with traditional mud-brick architecture.
Air Travel News
Delta Is Launching a New Route to the Middle East—and It’s the Only U.S. Carrier to Offer This Nonstop Flight
October 28, 2025 07:21 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Fall 2025
How Visiting Lesser-Known Historical Sites Makes Me a Better Traveler
October 28, 2025 05:57 PM
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Latria Graham
Two men cross-country skiing in icebreakers wear.
Packing Tips + Gear
Travel-Ready Base Layers That Simplify Packing
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A child walking between sequoia trees in a national Park
National Parks
Sequoias Versus Redwoods: What’s the Difference and How to Compare the California National Parks
October 28, 2025 03:35 PM
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Suzie Dundas
A rendering of the interior of a forthcoming Magnifica Air airplane with two-by-two rows of lie-flat seats
Air Travel News
A New U.S. Airline Will Offer Private Jet–Style Flights Without the Premium Price Tag
October 27, 2025 07:49 PM
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Bailey Berg
A town square at sunset in Vilnius, Lithuania, with a giant Christmas tree made entirely of lights and a white belfry next to it.
Holiday Travel
These European Cities Have Stellar Christmas Markets and Festivals—and Fewer Crowds
October 27, 2025 04:56 PM
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Lottie Gross
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