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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
Save Oceans as You Shop These Sustainable Products Made From Recycled Waste
Packing Tips + Gear
Save Oceans as You Shop These Sustainable Products Made From Recycled Waste
June 26, 2020 03:40 PM
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Sarah Buder
International Flights to Bermuda Will Resume in July
Tips + News
International Flights to Bermuda Will Resume in July
June 26, 2020 03:26 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Do You Really Need Travel Insurance?
Air Travel News
Do You Really Need Travel Insurance?
June 26, 2020 01:56 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Single-Use Plastics Will Be Banned in Europe by 2021
Travel for Good
Single-Use Plastics Will Be Banned in Europe by 2021
June 26, 2020 12:05 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Splash Mountain Is Getting a Much-Needed Makeover—Here’s Why It Matters
Disney
Splash Mountain Is Getting a Much-Needed Makeover—Here’s Why It Matters
June 25, 2020 08:09 PM
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Nicole Antonio
The Best Hiking Boots and Shoes for Women
Hiking + Cycling
The Best Hiking Boots and Shoes for Women
June 25, 2020 02:35 PM
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Jessie Beck
What You Need to Know About the New “Safe Travels” Stamp
Tips + News
What You Need to Know About the New “Safe Travels” Stamp
June 24, 2020 04:58 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Yosemite Has Reopened—and Yes, You Need Reservations
Tips + News
Yosemite Has Reopened—and Yes, You Need Reservations
June 24, 2020 02:54 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Walt Disney World Plans to Reopen in July
Disney
Walt Disney World Plans to Reopen in July
June 23, 2020 02:57 PM
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Nicole Antonio
What Is It Like to Travel in Europe Right Now?
AFAR Advisor
What Is It Like to Travel in Europe Right Now?
June 23, 2020 12:59 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Barcelona Opera Reopens With Performance for Nearly 3,000 Plants
Art + Culture
Barcelona Opera Reopens With Performance for Nearly 3,000 Plants
June 23, 2020 12:07 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Best Small Cities in the United States in 2020
Cities We Love
The Best Small Cities in the United States in 2020
June 23, 2020 08:00 AM
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Sarah Buder
People in a horse-drawn carriage in front of colorful houses.
Cities We Love
The Best Midsize Cities in the United States in 2020
June 23, 2020 08:00 AM
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Tim Chester
Video: Around the World, Little Free Pantries Are Providing Relief for Those in Need
Travel for Good
Video: Around the World, Little Free Pantries Are Providing Relief for Those in Need
June 22, 2020 11:58 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Photos Emerge of Stolen Van Gogh Painting
Art + Architecture
Photos Emerge of Stolen Van Gogh Painting
June 22, 2020 07:03 PM
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Mike Corder
The World’s Largest Digital Art Center Opens Inside a WWII Submarine Base in France
Museums + Galleries
The World’s Largest Digital Art Center Opens Inside a WWII Submarine Base in France
June 22, 2020 01:59 PM
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Sarah Buder
This Travel App Offers a New Way to Learn About Black History Around the World
History + Culture
This Travel App Offers a New Way to Learn About Black History Around the World
June 19, 2020 08:05 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How to Pretend You’re in the Caribbean at Home
Tips + News
How to Pretend You’re in the Caribbean at Home
June 19, 2020 06:12 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
With No Flights Home, Argentine Sails the Atlantic to Be With Family
Tips + News
With No Flights Home, Argentine Sails the Atlantic to Be With Family
June 19, 2020 05:29 PM
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Almudena Calatrava
On Juneteenth, Travel Brands Are Called to #PullUpforTravel
From the Editor
On Juneteenth, Travel Brands Are Called to #PullUpforTravel
June 19, 2020 03:45 PM
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Staff
Airbnb’s Newest Experiences Take Pride Online
Festivals + Events
Airbnb’s Newest Experiences Take Pride Online
June 19, 2020 02:54 PM
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Sarah Buder
What Will LGBTQ Pride Celebrations Look Like This Year?
Tips + News
What Will LGBTQ Pride Celebrations Look Like This Year?
June 19, 2020 02:53 PM
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Sarah Buder
Cancun, Los Cabos Reopen to Tourists in June
Tips + News
Cancun, Los Cabos Reopen to Tourists in June
June 19, 2020 12:12 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
This Grassroots Organization Is Partnering With New York and D.C. Restaurants to Feed Frontline Protesters
Tips + News
This Grassroots Organization Is Partnering With New York and D.C. Restaurants to Feed Frontline Protesters
June 18, 2020 11:42 PM
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Maggie Fuller
What You Need to Know About Juneteenth
History + Culture
What You Need to Know About Juneteenth
June 18, 2020 07:55 PM
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Sara Button
What to Expect if You Plan on Flying This Summer
Air Travel News
What to Expect if You Plan on Flying This Summer
June 18, 2020 05:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
South Africa’s Tourism Industry Pushes to Reopen by September
Tips + News
South Africa’s Tourism Industry Pushes to Reopen by September
June 18, 2020 12:00 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
black woman in sunglasses looking at her phone and holding suitcase outside a building
Travel for Good
Black Travel Alliance Holds Travel Brands Accountable With New Campaign
June 17, 2020 04:54 PM
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Natalie Beauregard
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