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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
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Returns to the Rails
Train Travel
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Returns to the Rails
June 17, 2020 02:45 PM
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Sara Button
How Global Travel Can Change for the Better
Travel for Good
How Global Travel Can Change for the Better
June 17, 2020 02:30 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Virtual Visits to South Australia You Won't Want to Miss
Restaurants + Cafés
Virtual Visits to South Australia You Won’t Want to Miss
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Bangkok’s Michelin Restaurants Are Helping Those in Need During COVID-19
Tips + News
Bangkok’s Michelin Restaurants Are Helping Those in Need During COVID-19
June 16, 2020 04:33 PM
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Jerry Harmer
Europe’s Internal Borders Reopen, but Restrictions Remain
Tips + News
Europe’s Internal Borders Reopen, but Restrictions Remain
June 16, 2020 02:13 PM
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Geir Moulson
England’s New 2,800-Mile Trail Will Be the Longest Coastal Path in the World
Hiking + Cycling
England’s New 2,800-Mile Trail Will Be the Longest Coastal Path in the World
June 15, 2020 09:14 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Hotels Are Reopening in the U.S. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Hotels
Hotels Are Reopening in the U.S. Here’s What You Need to Know.
June 15, 2020 05:03 PM
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Michelle Baran
9 Cool UNESCO Experiences That Aren’t Places
History + Culture
9 Cool UNESCO Experiences That Aren’t Places
June 15, 2020 02:19 PM
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Sara Button
Being Careful Doesn’t Mean Not Traveling
The Future of Travel
Being Careful Doesn’t Mean Not Traveling
June 12, 2020 06:27 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Essential Tips for LGBTQ Travelers in the Great Outdoors
LGBTQ Travel
Essential Tips for LGBTQ Travelers in the Great Outdoors
June 12, 2020 06:11 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How Cancel for Any Reason Travel Insurance Can (and Can’t) Help You
Tips + News
How Cancel for Any Reason Travel Insurance Can (and Can’t) Help You
June 12, 2020 02:55 PM
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Michelle Baran
9 Charming Houseboat Rentals for a Socially Distanced Summer Trip
Epic Trips
9 Charming Houseboats in the U.S. to Rent for Your Next Summer Getaway
June 11, 2020 11:37 PM
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Maggie Fuller
When Will You Travel Again? Our Readers Weigh In
Tips + News
When Will You Travel Again? Our Readers Weigh In
June 11, 2020 06:52 PM
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Tim Chester
Why I’m Proud That Pride Is Canceled
LGBTQ Travel
Why I’m Proud That Pride Is Canceled
June 11, 2020 06:02 PM
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Sally Kohn
This Berlin Theater Shows How Entertainment Might Look Post-Coronavirus
History + Culture
This Berlin Theater Shows How Entertainment Might Look Post-Coronavirus
June 11, 2020 04:32 PM
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Sarah Buder
Portugal Is Reopening for Travelers (and They Won’t Have to Quarantine)
Tips + News
Portugal Is Reopening for Travelers (and They Won’t Have to Quarantine)
June 10, 2020 07:44 PM
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Sara Button
The National Museum of African American History and Culture Is Helping People Talk About Racism
Museums + Galleries
The National Museum of African American History and Culture Is Helping People Talk About Racism
June 10, 2020 04:23 PM
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Sarah Buder
10 Cozy Hotels for a Romantic Getaway
Weekend Getaways
10 Cozy Hotels for a Romantic Getaway
June 10, 2020 09:21 AM
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Erika Hueneke
The Future of Dining Is Alfresco
Bars + Nightlife
The Future of Dining Is Alfresco
June 9, 2020 09:58 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Luxury Travelers Start Booking Again—and It’s Not All Domestic
Hotels
Luxury Travelers Start Booking Again—and It’s Not All Domestic
June 9, 2020 01:07 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
How to Visit Austin From Home for a Day
Cities We Love
How to Visit Austin From Home for a Day
June 8, 2020 08:10 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The Adventurous Drinker’s Guide to Belgian Beers
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
The Adventurous Drinker’s Guide to Belgian Beers
June 8, 2020 06:58 PM
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Tim Chester
With Recovery of Last Case, New Zealand Has Eradicated COVID-19
Tips + News
With Recovery of Last Case, New Zealand Has Eradicated COVID-19
June 8, 2020 01:38 PM
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Nick Perry
Antiracism Protests Ignite in Cities Around the World
Tips + News
Antiracism Protests Ignite in Cities Around the World
June 8, 2020 12:44 PM
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Pan Pylas
The Joys of a Virtual Whisky Tasting
Food + Drink
The Joys of a Virtual Whisky Tasting
June 8, 2020 11:24 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Italy’s New Hiking Trail Will Connect 25 National Parks
Hiking + Cycling
Italy’s New Hiking Trail Will Connect 25 National Parks
June 5, 2020 08:28 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Europe Proposes Further Extending Travel Ban Until July 1
Tips + News
Europe Proposes Further Extending Travel Ban Until July 1
June 5, 2020 05:23 PM
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Lorne Cook
AFAR Is Too White—and We Plan to Change That
From the Editor
AFAR Is Too White—and We Plan to Change That
June 5, 2020 04:23 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
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