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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 Best Cruise Lines You’ve Never Heard Of
Expedition Cruises
The Best Cruise Lines You’ve Never Heard Of
February 8, 2022 04:34 PM
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Fran Golden
Rent Issa Rae’s South L.A. Airbnb for Super Bowl Sunday
History + Culture
Rent Issa Rae’s South L.A. Airbnb for Super Bowl Sunday
February 7, 2022 07:52 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Frontier’s Bid for Spirit Could Mean More Low-Cost Fares on More Routes
Air Travel News
Frontier’s Bid for Spirit Could Mean More Low-Cost Fares on More Routes
February 7, 2022 03:34 PM
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David Koenig
Australia Is Reopening to Vaccinated Travelers This Month
COVID + Travel
Australia Is Reopening to Vaccinated Travelers This Month
February 7, 2022 11:44 AM
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Rod McGuirk
Delta Wants to Speed Up Boarding With This New Carry-On Trial
Air Travel News
Delta Wants to Speed Up Boarding With This New Carry-On Trial
February 4, 2022 05:21 PM
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Michelle Baran
Icelandic Brand 66°North Launched a Remake of Its 1998 Olympic Uniform
Packing Tips + Gear
Icelandic Brand 66°North Launched a Remake of Its 1998 Olympic Uniform
February 4, 2022 03:43 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Five U.S. Inns Where You’ll Sleep Well—and Eat Like Royalty
Hotels
Five U.S. Inns Where You’ll Sleep Well—and Eat Like Royalty
February 4, 2022 03:24 PM
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Ann Shields
Discover the “Last Wild Coast of Tahiti” on a Guided Hike
Hiking + Cycling
Discover the “Last Wild Coast of Tahiti” on a Guided Hike
February 3, 2022 06:38 PM
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Stephanie Vermillion
How to Plan for a Trip to French Polynesia
Beaches
How to Plan for a Trip to French Polynesia
February 3, 2022 06:26 PM
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Kristin Braswell
A First-Timer’s Guide to the Marquesas Islands
Islands
A First-Timer’s Guide to the Marquesas Islands
February 3, 2022 06:24 PM
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Suzie Dundas
New Zealand Starts to Reopen—but U.S. Travelers Still Need to Wait Awhile
COVID + Travel
New Zealand Starts to Reopen—but U.S. Travelers Still Need to Wait Awhile
February 3, 2022 02:35 PM
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Nick Perry
For Some Travelers, Stairs Can Ruin a Trip. This Company Wants to Fix That.
Travel for Good
For Some Travelers, Stairs Can Ruin a Trip. This Company Wants to Fix That.
February 2, 2022 12:15 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Which French Polynesian Island Should You Visit?
Beaches
Which French Polynesian Island Should You Visit?
February 1, 2022 03:28 PM
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Alesandra Dubin
How People Are Celebrating Lunar New Year Across Asia
Festivals + Events
How People Are Celebrating Lunar New Year Across Asia
February 1, 2022 01:07 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Traveling Deeper With AFAR on a European River Cruise
River Cruises
Traveling Deeper With AFAR on a European River Cruise
February 1, 2022 01:06 PM
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Natalie Beauregard
How to Enjoy One of Oʻahu’s Most Authentic—and Inventive—Hawaiian Evenings
Islands
How to Enjoy One of Oʻahu’s Most Authentic—and Inventive—Hawaiian Evenings
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Philippines Lifts 2-Year Ban on Foreign Travelers
COVID + Travel
Philippines Lifts 2-Year Ban on Foreign Travelers
January 31, 2022 05:33 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Island in Fiji for Every Kind of Traveler
Islands
The Best Island in Fiji for Every Kind of Traveler
January 31, 2022 03:16 PM
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Chantae Reden
Why You Should Visit Paris in the Winter
Cities We Love
Why You Should Visit Paris in the Winter
January 31, 2022 12:11 PM
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Sarika Bansal
Local Getaways: Escape to Calistoga, Napa Valley’s Chic Wellness Hideaway
Weekend Getaways
Local Getaways: Escape to Calistoga, Napa Valley’s Chic Wellness Hideaway
January 28, 2022 08:23 PM
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Michelle Baran
Witness Rocket Launches and Protected Wildlife on Florida’s East Coast
Where to Travel Next
Witness Rocket Launches and Protected Wildlife on Florida’s East Coast
January 28, 2022 04:16 PM
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Terry Ward
Millennials Can’t Get Enough of This Stretch of Florida Coast
Where to Travel Next
Millennials Can’t Get Enough of This Stretch of Florida Coast
January 28, 2022 01:53 PM
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Terry Ward
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Loyalty + Rewards
Score Elite Status Automatically at Top Hotels With These Credit Cards
January 27, 2022 05:05 PM
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Paul Rubio
Come for St. Augustine, Stay for Amelia Island: A Guide to Northeast Florida
Where to Travel Next
Come for St. Augustine, Stay for Amelia Island: A Guide to Northeast Florida
January 27, 2022 03:32 PM
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Terry Ward
European Countries Are Again Changing Their Entry Rules
COVID + Travel
European Countries Are Again Changing Their Entry Rules
January 27, 2022 12:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
You Can Now Book $19 Amtrak Tickets to D.C. for Peak Cherry Blossom Bloom
Train Travel
You Can Now Book $19 Amtrak Tickets to D.C. for Peak Cherry Blossom Bloom
January 27, 2022 12:20 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Norway Finally Reopens, Dropping Quarantine for All Travelers
COVID + Travel
Norway Finally Reopens, Dropping Quarantine for All Travelers
January 26, 2022 06:21 PM
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Michelle Baran
How to Dress for Winter, According to Nordic Adventurers
Packing Tips + Gear
How to Dress for Winter, According to Nordic Adventurers
January 26, 2022 05:49 PM
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Terry Ward
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