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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
We May Need a Digital Detox Vacation Soon—This New Company Can Help
Health + Wellness
We May Need a Digital Detox Vacation Soon—This New Company Can Help
May 8, 2020 04:26 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How Home Cooking Transformed My Trip to Israel
Food + Drink
How Home Cooking Transformed My Trip to Israel
May 8, 2020 04:20 PM
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Alon Shaya
How to Pretend You’re in New Orleans at Home
Cities We Love
How to Pretend You’re in New Orleans at Home
May 7, 2020 03:12 PM
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Ann Shields
Can You Properly Socially Distance on an Airplane?
Air Travel News
Can You Properly Socially Distance on an Airplane?
May 7, 2020 02:03 PM
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David Koenig
New Banksy Artwork Unveiled at Hospital to Thank Doctors and Nurses
Tips + News
New Banksy Artwork Unveiled at Hospital to Thank Doctors and Nurses
May 7, 2020 12:32 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Now Is the Perfect Time to Deep-Clean Your Travel Gear—Here’s How
Packing Tips + Gear
Now Is the Perfect Time to Deep-Clean Your Travel Gear—Here’s How
May 6, 2020 08:33 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How to Pretend You’re in Napa Valley at Home
Cities We Love
How to Pretend You’re in Napa Valley at Home
May 6, 2020 05:09 PM
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Natalie Beauregard
Dance of the Spider Women: A Mystical Tradition in a Forgotten Corner of Italy
History + Culture
Dance of the Spider Women: A Mystical Tradition in a Forgotten Corner of Italy
May 6, 2020 04:19 PM
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Laura Fraser
Vienna Airport Is Offering 190 Euro Coronavirus Tests for Travelers to Avoid Quarantine
Tips + News
Vienna Airport Is Offering 190 Euro Coronavirus Tests for Travelers to Avoid Quarantine
May 6, 2020 03:54 PM
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Sarah Buder
With No Tourists, Thai Elephants Return to Natural Habitats
Tips + News
With No Tourists, Thai Elephants Return to Natural Habitats
May 6, 2020 03:23 PM
The Future of Africa’s Wild Places—and Why Safaris Matter
Safari
The Future of Africa’s Wild Places—and Why Safaris Matter
May 5, 2020 08:31 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The Beach That Makes Me Appreciate Hawai‘i
U.S. Beaches
The Beach That Makes Me Appreciate Hawai‘i
May 5, 2020 03:23 PM
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Nicole Antonio
How to Give a Vacation to Frontline Medical Workers When You Book One Yourself
Tips + News
How to Give a Vacation to Frontline Medical Workers When You Book One Yourself
May 5, 2020 01:57 PM
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Michelle Baran
This $30 Hobby Is Keeping Me Sane Right Now
Health + Wellness
This $30 Hobby Is Keeping Me Sane Right Now
May 4, 2020 08:15 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Italy Eases Lockdown, Slowly Begins Reopening
Tips + News
Italy Eases Lockdown, Slowly Begins Reopening
May 4, 2020 06:53 PM
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Nicole Winfield
My 5 Favorite Ways to Travel Virtually Right Now
AFAR Advisor
My 5 Favorite Ways to Travel Virtually Right Now
May 4, 2020 05:11 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Cities Are Becoming More Cycle-Friendly as They Emerge From Lockdown
Tips + News
Cities Are Becoming More Cycle-Friendly as They Emerge From Lockdown
May 4, 2020 05:03 PM
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Aritz Parra
A Floating “Parkipelago” Is Coming to Copenhagen’s Harbor
Tips + News
A Floating “Parkipelago” Is Coming to Copenhagen’s Harbor
May 4, 2020 03:57 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How to Experience Elena Ferrante’s Naples—and Ischia, Too
History + Culture
How to Experience Elena Ferrante’s Naples—and Ischia, Too
May 4, 2020 02:07 PM
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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti
Iceland Begins to Reopen After Rigorous Testing Helps Contain Coronavirus Outbreak
Tips + News
Iceland Begins to Reopen After Rigorous Testing Helps Contain Coronavirus Outbreak
May 4, 2020 01:20 PM
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Egill Bjarnason
All Major U.S. Airlines Are Now Requiring Passengers to Wear Face Masks
Air Travel News
All Major U.S. Airlines Are Now Requiring Passengers to Wear Face Masks
May 1, 2020 07:03 PM
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Michelle Baran
8 Ice Cream Shops That Will Deliver Treats to Your Doorstep
Food + Drink
8 Ice Cream Shops That Will Deliver Treats to Your Doorstep
May 1, 2020 05:47 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A Safe, Practical Guide to Getting Outside While Social Distancing
Hiking + Cycling
A Safe, Practical Guide to Getting Outside While Social Distancing
May 1, 2020 05:25 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Hong Kong Airport Installs Full-Body Disinfecting Booths
Air Travel News
Hong Kong Airport Installs Full-Body Disinfecting Booths
May 1, 2020 04:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
How to Take Your Kids on a Disney Trip at Home
Family Travel
How to Take Your Kids on a Disney Trip at Home
May 1, 2020 04:21 PM
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Nicole Antonio
A Distillery Is Opening in One of Scotland’s Loveliest National Parks
Epic Trips
A Distillery Is Opening in One of Scotland’s Loveliest National Parks
May 1, 2020 03:54 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Social-Distance Surfing and Crowded Coasts: What Beaches Look Like as COVID-19 Frustrations Mount
Beaches
Social-Distance Surfing and Crowded Coasts: What Beaches Look Like as COVID-19 Frustrations Mount
May 1, 2020 03:46 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The Largest-Ever Raphael Exhibition Will Reopen in Rome on June 2
Art + Architecture
The Largest-Ever Raphael Exhibition Will Reopen in Rome on June 2
May 1, 2020 03:18 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
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