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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
It’s a historic adventure, and it’s lots of fun, too.
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
Lake Club Exterior, Ritz Carlton Tahoe
Lake Club Exterior, Ritz Carlton Tahoe
Hotels
The Best Lake Tahoe Hotels for Ski Season and Summer Escapes
June 28, 2026 12:08 PM
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Alexandra Cheney
Above view to the empty Praia das Catedrais or Beach of Cathedrals located on northwest coast of Spain. It has been declared Natural Monument. Travel and famous touristic places concept. Europe, Spain
International Beaches
Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches Aren’t Always Where You Would Expect
June 27, 2026 03:59 AM
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Lottie Gross
Chimney Rock National Monument defining rock formation to the back drop of a two-toned evening, part turquoise, part dark blue, with a faint moon up above
Road Trips
Colorado Wants You to Stay Up Late on This New Stargazing Road Trip
June 26, 2026 07:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Santa Maria Beach, Los Cabos, Baja California sur, Mexico
Trending News
The Best Time to Visit These Hot-Weather Destinations May Be the Hottest Time of Year
June 26, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jon Bailey
Perth Amboy, the city where the first free Black man, Thomas Mundy Peterson, voted in 1870 will be one of the sites on the Black Heritage Trail.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
New Jersey to Launch Black Heritage Trail
September 16, 2022 06:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Visit Native California hopes to highlight Native-led experiences across the state, including this one—a guided hike through Agua Caliente's Palm Canyon.
History + Culture
New Visit Native California Program Encourages Travelers to Connect With State’s Indigenous Cultures
September 16, 2022 05:15 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Hall des Lumières, New York
Art + Culture
NYC’s First Permanent Digital Art Center Opens in a Restored Downtown Bank
September 16, 2022 03:20 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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History + Culture
Following in the Footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien in Switzerland’s Mystical Lauterbrunnen Valley
September 16, 2022 01:08 PM
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Melanie Haiken
The project isn't confirmed, but if it were to go forward, it would dramatically alter Dubai's skyline.
Trending News
Proposed 1.9-Mile Ring Around the World’s Tallest Skyscraper Would Serve as a Sustainable Skypark
September 16, 2022 12:53 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Hiking + Cycling
3 Spectacular Places to Hike in Switzerland
September 16, 2022 12:34 PM
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Melanie Haiken
Zermatt features the iconic Matterhorn as its backdrop.
Where to Travel Next
Why Zermatt is an Incredible Winter Sports Destination for Food Fans
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Dubai/United Arab Emirates 08/12/2019 photo from drone on the Dubai International Airport
Air Travel News
United and Emirates Strike Code-Share Deal—What That Means for Travelers
September 15, 2022 04:34 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Index, WA, USA - September 08, 2021; The Empire Builder long distance Amtrak train behind a locomotive in 50th anniversary paint scheme crosses the North Fork Skykomish River in Index
Train Travel
Amtrak Works to Restore Canceled Routes as Unions Reach Tentative Deal
September 15, 2022 12:32 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Where to Travel Next
4 Charming Small Towns in Switzerland Every Traveler Should Visit
September 15, 2022 11:38 AM
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Melanie Haiken
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History + Culture
A Winter’s Night Atop Mount Pilatus
September 15, 2022 11:36 AM
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Hilary Nangle
Quetzal, a restaurant serving upscale Mexican fare, was among the recognized establishments .
Restaurants + Cafés
Canada Just Got Its First Michelin-Star Restaurants
September 14, 2022 08:08 PM
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Joel Balsam
The Eiffel Tower's lights will now turn off an hour earlier.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Eiffel Tower Lights Will Be Turned Off Early to Conserve Energy
September 14, 2022 01:43 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
San Juan, Puerto Rico, is among the most popular travel destinations this holiday season.
Air Travel News
Holiday Airfares Are the Highest They’ve Been in Years—Here’s the Best Time to Book and How to Save
September 13, 2022 08:31 PM
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Michelle Baran
The view of downtown Des Moines from the steps of Iowa's gold domed capitol building.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
9 Things to Do in Des Moines, Iowa
September 13, 2022 08:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Food + Drink
Chef Brandon Jew’s 6 Favorite Places to Eat in San Francisco’s Chinatown
September 13, 2022 03:48 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Chinatowns served as a community hub for new immigrants and are now popular tourist destinations.
In the Magazine
From Paris to Johannesburg, 5 Chinatowns Across the World to Visit
September 13, 2022 03:46 PM
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Mae Hamilton
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Travel Inspiration
Award-Winning Activist Grace Young’s Guide to Manhattan’s Chinatown
September 13, 2022 03:42 PM
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Mae Hamilton
New York Chinatown
Summer 2022
What Chinatown Means to America—and to Me
September 13, 2022 03:37 PM
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Bonnie Tsui
A Grand Suite onboard the vintage train.
Train Travel
You Can Now Spend the Holiday Season on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
September 12, 2022 04:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
Aerial view on a small beach surrounded by rocks and forest. Coromandel, New Zealand
Trending News
New Zealand Drops Vaccine Mandate and Most Masking Rules
September 12, 2022 03:48 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
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History + Culture
7 Places to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
September 12, 2022 12:01 PM
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Staff
Sometimes, visiting places like Seneca Rocks are best made by car.
Road Trips
Travel to the Newest U.S. National Park and Other West Virginia Wonders on This Road Trip of a Lifetime
September 9, 2022 06:40 PM
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Madeline Weinfield
Houston's Fourth Ward is also known as Freedmen's Town, a district built by formerly enslaved Black Texans.
Art + Culture
This Houston Hidden Gem Is Home to Several UNESCO Sites
September 9, 2022 03:03 PM
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Mae Hamilton
People walk past a photo of Queen Elizabeth II as they walk out of a subway station in London, Friday, September 9, 2022.<br/>
Trending News
What Happens in the U.K. Following Queen Elizabeth’s Death
September 9, 2022 02:34 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Old Town Lisbon. Street view of typical houses in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe
Air Travel News
The Best International Flight Deals Right Now to Inspire Your Next Big Adventure
September 9, 2022 12:24 PM
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Michelle Baran
Food writer Eric Kim is on a quest to demonstrate that there are many ways to be Korean American—through food.
Food + Drink
Food Writer Eric Kim Is Redefining What It Means to Be Korean American
September 9, 2022 11:37 AM
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Mae Hamilton
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Festivals + Events
One of the Biggest Black Travel Festivals Is Coming to New Jersey
September 8, 2022 01:25 PM
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Sarah Enelow-Snyder
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