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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
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
U.S. Theme Parks Overhaul Protocols to Reopen Safely
Tips + News
U.S. Theme Parks Overhaul Protocols to Reopen Safely
July 13, 2020 10:21 PM
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Nicole Antonio
“Lord of the Rings” Fans, Rejoice: This New Hiking Trail Is for You
Outdoor Adventure
“Lord of the Rings” Fans, Rejoice: This New Hiking Trail Is for You
July 13, 2020 01:57 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
11 Essential Korean Dishes and Drinks You Need to Try
Restaurants + Cafés
11 Essential Korean Dishes and Drinks You Need to Try
July 13, 2020 01:00 PM
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Lisa Trottier
Northern California Wine Country Is Open, but Travelers Should Take Precautions
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Northern California Wine Country Is Open, but Travelers Should Take Precautions
July 10, 2020 07:08 PM
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Sara Button
Can a New Barrier System Protect Venice From Future Floods?
Tips + News
Can a New Barrier System Protect Venice From Future Floods?
July 10, 2020 06:41 PM
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Frances D’Emilio
Turkey Converts Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia Museum Back Into a Mosque
Tips + News
Turkey Converts Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia Museum Back Into a Mosque
July 10, 2020 04:34 PM
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Suzan Fraser
Bali Is Reopening to International Travelers in September
Tips + News
Bali Is Reopening to International Travelers in September
July 9, 2020 04:14 PM
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Firdia Lisnawati
The Vacation Situation
Longreads
The Vacation Situation
July 9, 2020 04:12 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Italy’s Idea for Safer Air Travel: No Carry-On Luggage
Tips + News
Italy’s Idea for Safer Air Travel: No Carry-On Luggage
July 9, 2020 11:55 AM
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Michelle Baran
A New 1,374-Mile Bike Route Between Yellowstone and Minneapolis Is All About Natural Wonders and National Landmarks
Hiking + Cycling
A New 1,374-Mile Bike Route Between Yellowstone and Minneapolis Is All About Natural Wonders and National Landmarks
July 8, 2020 06:15 PM
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Maggie Fuller
This Dog Is Making Socially Distanced Food Deliveries in Medellin
Tips + News
This Dog Is Making Socially Distanced Food Deliveries in Medellin
July 8, 2020 03:19 PM
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Luis Benavides
10 Crowd-Free Ski Resorts in Europe to Plan a Trip Around
Winter Sports
10 Crowd-Free Ski Resorts in Europe to Plan a Trip Around
July 8, 2020 02:46 PM
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Sissi Pärsch
The 11 Best Travel Cameras
Packing Tips + Gear
The 11 Best Travel Cameras
July 7, 2020 10:52 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Find a Quiet Summer Hideaway in Carbondale, Colorado
Weekend Getaways
Find a Quiet Summer Hideaway in Carbondale, Colorado
July 7, 2020 07:13 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
This Is What a Socially Distanced Louvre Looks Like
Tips + News
This Is What a Socially Distanced Louvre Looks Like
July 7, 2020 04:42 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Dubai Opens to Foreign Tourists—Including From the U.S.—With Mandatory Coronavirus Testing
Tips + News
Dubai Opens to Foreign Tourists—Including From the U.S.—With Mandatory Coronavirus Testing
July 7, 2020 01:27 PM
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Jon Gambrell
Honky-Tonk Tokyo
Longreads
Honky-Tonk Tokyo
July 7, 2020 11:29 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
The Best July 4th Travel Gear Sales in 2020
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best July 4th Travel Gear Sales in 2020
July 4, 2020 11:34 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
You Can Finally Watch the Original Broadway Production of “Hamilton” at Home
Tips + News
You Can Finally Watch the Original Broadway Production of “Hamilton” at Home
July 3, 2020 10:29 AM
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Sarah Buder
There Are Some Important Exceptions to the EU Travel Ban, Including for Family Members
Tips + News
There Are Some Important Exceptions to the EU Travel Ban, Including for Family Members
July 2, 2020 02:55 PM
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Michelle Baran
What in the World Are You Wearing?
History + Culture
What in the World Are You Wearing?
July 2, 2020 09:45 AM
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Pat Tompkins
Kruger National Park’s Newest Luxury Hotel Is in a Train on a Bridge
Train Travel
Kruger National Park’s Newest Luxury Hotel Is in a Train on a Bridge
July 1, 2020 08:25 PM
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Maggie Fuller
David Chang and Other Famous Chefs Will Teach You to Cook for $100 or Less
Food + Drink
David Chang and Other Famous Chefs Will Teach You to Cook for $100 or Less
July 1, 2020 04:30 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Longreads
America, the Beautiful
July 1, 2020 09:20 AM
This Spiral Museum Just Opened in a Swiss Alpine Village
Museums + Galleries
This Spiral Museum Just Opened in a Swiss Alpine Village
June 30, 2020 04:40 PM
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Sarah Buder
Cuba’s New Tourism System Will Separate Visitors From Locals
Tips + News
Cuba’s New Tourism System Will Separate Visitors From Locals
June 30, 2020 04:20 PM
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Andrea Rodriguez
How a Travel Tax Credit Could Help U.S. Citizens Get Back on the Road
Tips + News
How a Travel Tax Credit Could Help U.S. Citizens Get Back on the Road
June 30, 2020 03:25 PM
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Tim Chester
10 Distinctive Lighthouses in the California Bay Area
History + Culture
10 Distinctive Lighthouses in the California Bay Area
June 29, 2020 03:44 PM
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Pat Tompkins
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