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Aerial view of U.S. Route 50—the loneliest road in the USA—and a wind farm in rural Nevada, featuring high mountains covered in desert terrain and snow. Clear blue sky.
Road Trips
7 Unforgettable U.S. Cross-Country Road Trips
Go from one side of the country to another on one of these journeys.
July 4, 2026 11:26 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Spring flower bloom at Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, California.
U.S. Beaches
These Are Southern California’s Most Beautiful Beaches
July 3, 2026 03:18 AM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
Maracas Bay, Trinidad
Trending News
Trinidad’s Tourism Industry Is at a Tipping Point
July 2, 2026 05:36 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Big Sur, California
Road Trips
24 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.
July 2, 2026 05:27 PM
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Ciera Velarde
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
Hotels We Love
Tokyo Has No Shortage of Great Luxury Hotels. These Are the Ones to Book
July 2, 2026 09:11 AM
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Adam H. Graham
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
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
America’s Tuscany: 9 Amazing Olive Oil Orchards to Visit in the U.S.
Food + Drink
America’s Tuscany: 9 Amazing Olive Oil Orchards to Visit in the U.S.
August 18, 2020 09:29 AM
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Dawn Reiss
First Mediterranean Cruise Sets Sail With Mandatory Coronavirus Tests
Cruise
First Mediterranean Cruise Sets Sail With Mandatory Coronavirus Tests
August 17, 2020 05:34 PM
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Frances D’Emilio
3 Perfect—and Perfectly Carefree—Days at the Ultimate Las Vegas Resort
Bars + Nightlife
3 Perfect—and Perfectly Carefree—Days at the Ultimate Las Vegas Resort
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Europe Extends Its Travel Ban—and Americans Are Still Not Allowed In
COVID + Travel
Europe Extends Its Travel Ban—and Americans Are Still Not Allowed In
August 14, 2020 09:57 PM
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Michelle Baran
Here’s When NYC Museums Are Opening Again
Tips + News
Here’s When NYC Museums Are Opening Again
August 14, 2020 05:19 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How We Can Help Beirut Right Now
Tips + News
How We Can Help Beirut Right Now
August 14, 2020 04:39 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Kenya’s All-Female Wildlife Ranger Team Defies Patriarchal Norms
Tips + News
Kenya’s All-Female Wildlife Ranger Team Defies Patriarchal Norms
August 14, 2020 12:35 PM
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Tom Odula
The World’s Last Blockbuster Is Now Listed on Airbnb
Tips + News
The World’s Last Blockbuster Is Now Listed on Airbnb
August 13, 2020 03:36 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Florida Has Reopened to Travelers—but Should You Go?
COVID + Travel
Florida Has Reopened to Travelers—but Should You Go?
August 13, 2020 02:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
“We Are All Lebanese Now”
History + Culture
“We Are All Lebanese Now”
August 13, 2020 01:29 PM
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Sabine Hrechdakian
Can President Trump Keep U.S. Citizens With Coronavirus out of the Country?
Tips + News
Can President Trump Keep U.S. Citizens With Coronavirus out of the Country?
August 13, 2020 01:01 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Five-Star COVID Treatment: How an L.A. Hotel Treats a Pandemic
Tips + News
The Five-Star COVID Treatment: How an L.A. Hotel Treats a Pandemic
August 12, 2020 06:09 PM
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Tim Chester
Amplifying Black Voices in Travel
From the Editor
Amplifying Black Voices in Travel
August 12, 2020 02:57 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
This Massive Hotel Company Plans to Get Out the Vote by Registering Guests
Hotels
This Massive Hotel Company Plans to Get Out the Vote by Registering Guests
August 11, 2020 03:06 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Travel Gear Deals Hiding in Amazon’s Big Summer Sale
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Travel Gear Deals Hiding in Amazon’s Big Summer Sale
August 11, 2020 02:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
No Mask? No Travel. How Airlines Are Ramping Up Their Mask-Enforcement Policies
Air Travel News
No Mask? No Travel. How Airlines Are Ramping Up Their Mask-Enforcement Policies
August 11, 2020 02:22 PM
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Michelle Baran
Nature and Adventure on a Road Trip Through the American West
Epic Trips
Nature and Adventure on a Road Trip Through the American West
Sponsored by
An Epic Road Trip Through History in the American West
History + Culture
An Epic Road Trip Through History in the American West
Sponsored by
Italy’s Plague-Era “Wine Windows” Return for Pandemic-Proof Drink Service
Food + Drink
Italy’s Plague-Era “Wine Windows” Return for Pandemic-Proof Drink Service
August 10, 2020 06:41 PM
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Michelle Baran
Kenya Reopens to American Travelers. What Does That Actually Mean?
Safari
Kenya Reopens to American Travelers. What Does That Actually Mean?
August 10, 2020 03:41 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
The U.S. Has Lifted Its Global Coronavirus Travel Advisory
Tips + News
The U.S. Has Lifted Its Global Coronavirus Travel Advisory
August 6, 2020 07:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
Everyone in Paris Is Wearing These Sustainable Sneakers, and They’re on Super Sale Now
Packing Tips + Gear
Everyone in Paris Is Wearing These Sustainable Sneakers
August 6, 2020 01:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Cities We Love
9 of the Most Surprising Cities in the U.S.
August 6, 2020 09:21 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
National Parks to Receive Billions in Funding Thanks to Landmark Bill
Tips + News
National Parks to Receive Billions in Funding Thanks to Landmark Bill
August 5, 2020 06:39 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Beirut Images Show Shattered, Dust-Covered City in Aftermath of Blast
Tips + News
Beirut Images Show Shattered, Dust-Covered City in Aftermath of Blast
August 5, 2020 06:13 PM
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Bassem Mroue
Should Fliers Wear Goggles and Face Shields on a Plane?
Air Travel News
Should Fliers Wear Goggles and Face Shields on a Plane?
August 5, 2020 04:24 PM
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Michelle Baran
Travel Restrictions Keep Tourists From Africa’s Great Wildlife Migration
Tips + News
Travel Restrictions Keep Tourists From Africa’s Great Wildlife Migration
August 5, 2020 12:15 PM
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Joe Mwihia
The Best Things to Do in St. Petersburg–Clearwater
Destination Spotlight
The Best Things to Do in St. Petersburg–Clearwater
August 4, 2020 08:34 PM
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Terry Ward
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