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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
The Man Who Sits With the Sky
Longreads
The Man Who Sits With the Sky
February 22, 2022 08:44 AM
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Shruti Swamy
Haven’t Booked Spring Break Travel Yet? It’s Not Too Late With These Tips
COVID + Travel
Haven’t Booked Spring Break Travel Yet? It’s Not Too Late With These Tips
February 18, 2022 07:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
Why Scotland is an Outdoor Adventure Like No Other
Outdoor Adventure
Why Scotland is an Outdoor Adventure Like No Other
February 18, 2022 05:33 PM
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Sponsored by Visit Scotland
6 Whisky-Tasting Experiences Across Scotland
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
6 Whisky-Tasting Experiences Across Scotland
Sponsored by
5 Ways to Eat Your Way Around Scotland’s Vibrant Food Scene
Food + Drink
5 Ways to Eat Your Way Around Scotland’s Vibrant Food Scene
Sponsored by
Discover Literary and Pop Culture Attractions During Scotland’s “Year of Stories”
Books
Discover Literary and Pop Culture Attractions During Scotland’s “Year of Stories”
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Fear and (Not So Much) Loathing in Colorado
Art + Culture
Fear and (Not So Much) Loathing in Colorado
February 18, 2022 02:43 PM
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Nick Hilden
Yes, It’s Possible to Travel Carry-On Only for a Ski Trip
Packing Tips + Gear
Yes, It’s Possible to Travel Carry-On Only for a Ski Trip
February 17, 2022 05:22 PM
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Terry Ward
A New Galápagos “Ocean Highway” Protects Endangered Species
Travel for Good
A New Galápagos “Ocean Highway” Protects Endangered Species
February 17, 2022 03:48 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Yosemite
National Parks
Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Yosemite
February 17, 2022 12:16 PM
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Tim Chester
What Happens When Your Cruise Line Suddenly Goes Bust?
Cruise
What Happens When Your Cruise Line Suddenly Goes Bust?
February 16, 2022 07:11 PM
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Fran Golden
This Scenic Winter Train in Alaska Just Added More Journeys
Train Travel
This Scenic Winter Train in Alaska Just Added More Journeys
February 16, 2022 05:23 PM
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Bailey Berg
4 Essential Stops in the American South for Your Next Road Trip
Cities We Love
4 Essential Stops in the American South for Your Next Road Trip
February 16, 2022 02:35 PM
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Taryn White
In Search of New Orleans’s Past and Present
Cities We Love
In Search of New Orleans’s Past and Present
February 16, 2022 02:15 PM
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Kristin Braswell
You Can Now Book a Ticket to Outer Space
The Future of Travel
You Can Now Book a Ticket to Outer Space
February 16, 2022 10:14 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Swoop Is Expanding Its U.S.-Canada Flights With Fares From $78
Air Travel News
Swoop Is Expanding Its U.S.-Canada Flights With Fares From $78
February 15, 2022 04:45 PM
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Barbara Peterson
What an “Alternative” Tour of Europe’s Great Cities Is Like
UNESCO World Heritage
What an “Alternative” Tour of Europe’s Great Cities Is Like
February 15, 2022 02:18 PM
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Simone Lai
Bermuda Is Loosening Requirements for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
COVID + Travel
Bermuda Is Loosening Requirements for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
February 14, 2022 07:56 PM
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Bailey Berg
Inside Sky Lagoon, Iceland’s New Geothermal Spa
Health + Wellness
Inside Sky Lagoon, Iceland’s New Geothermal Spa
February 14, 2022 03:31 PM
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Susan B. Barnes
Island Hopping in the Seychelles
Islands
Island Hopping in the Seychelles
February 14, 2022 01:02 PM
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Sarika Bansal
Florida’s Highwaymen Defied Jim Crow Law With Their Art
Art + Architecture
Florida’s Highwaymen Defied Jim Crow Law With Their Art
February 11, 2022 07:04 PM
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Chadd Scott
Post-Omicron Travel Trends Reveal Major Shifts in Pandemic Attitudes
COVID + Travel
Post-Omicron Travel Trends Reveal Major Shifts in Pandemic Attitudes
February 11, 2022 06:50 PM
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Michelle Baran
Celebrating Black-Owned Hotels in Africa, One Instagram at a Time
Hotels
Celebrating Black-Owned Hotels in Africa, One Instagram at a Time
February 11, 2022 02:50 PM
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Mazuba Kapambwe
Choo-Choo Choose This Last-Minute Amtrak Sale for a Valentine’s Day Gift
Train Travel
Choo-Choo Choose This Last-Minute Amtrak Sale for a Valentine’s Day Gift
February 10, 2022 12:37 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Emirates’ Valentine’s Day Sale Includes $589 Round-Trip Europe Flights
Air Travel News
Emirates’ Valentine’s Day Sale Includes $589 Round-Trip Europe Flights
February 10, 2022 11:49 AM
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Bailey Berg
Discover the Real Cape Town in These Unmissable Neighborhoods
Cities We Love
Discover the Real Cape Town in These Unmissable Neighborhoods
February 9, 2022 05:29 PM
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Mary Holland
Immersive Gustav Klimt Art Shows Are Coming to 13 Cities Around the World
Art + Architecture
Immersive Gustav Klimt Art Shows Are Coming to 12 Cities Around the World
February 9, 2022 05:11 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Hawai‘i Will Not Be Requiring Booster Shots After All
COVID + Travel
Hawai‘i Will Not Be Requiring Booster Shots After All
February 8, 2022 07:34 PM
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Michelle Baran
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